About me
Derran Guinan is a seasoned IT Security Specialist dedicated to educating and advising clients across Canada on cutting-edge data protection and security solutions. With over twenty-five years in the IT industry, Derran has managed networks, architected innovative solutions, and provided strategic advice to clients, always with a focus on collaboration and customer-oriented service.
At Veeam, Derran leverages his extensive education and experience to assist clients in designing robust data protection solutions with a security-first approach across the enterprise. His tenure at globally trusted security giants like Palo Alto Networks and Crowdstrike involved daily advisement on both security incidents and proactive security measures, ensuring clients stayed ahead of potential threats.
Derran's journey began at NAIT, where he pursued a Telecommunications Engineering program. He has since enhanced his expertise through continued education with SANS, ISC2, ISACA, and PMP certifications. His commitment to professional growth is further evidenced by his participation in prestigious conferences such as WCISC 2015, Bsides Edmonton 2019, 2022, and 2023, Bsides Calgary 2023, the Vancouver International Privacy & Security Summit in 2021, and BTEX Toronto in 2023.
