Derek Kramer

About Derek Kramer

Accomplished C-level executive with a proven track record driving operational excellence, advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, and sustainable commercial growth across complex, high-stakes environments. With deep expertise spanning operations, enterprise technology, cybersecurity, and corporate finance, I bring a highly collaborative, strategic, cross-functional perspective fostering alignment of business imperatives with scalable operations.Over the course of my career, I have scaled start-ups, led global teams, overseen mission-critical initiatives, driven M&A in regulated markets, and delivered measurable value across both public and private sectors. I’ve also played a pivotal role in risk management, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience—ensuring organizations are not only efficient, but secure and future-ready.In addition to executive roles, I serve (or have served) on corporate boards and advisory committees, contributing governance expertise, fiduciary oversight, and strategic guidance. I am passionate about driving innovation, empowering talent, and fostering high-integrity cultures that thrive in disruption.Kramer earned his bachelor\'s degree from the Air Force Academy and University of Colorado and holds a Master\'s degree from the University of Georgia.

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Utility

   Jul 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Masters; MBA, Business Administration; Finance

  2003 — 2005

• University of Colorado Colorado Springs

  Bachelor's, History/Chemistry

  1996 — 1998

• United States Air Force Academy

  Engineering

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Crm
• Management
• Integration
• Leadership
• Pmo
• Business Intelligence
• Salesforce.com
• Erp
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Vendor Management
• Quality Assurance
• Project Portfolio Management
• Cloud Computing
• Pmp
• Business Transformation
• Mobile Applications
• Lead Generation
• IT Transformation
• Six Sigma
• Oracle Applications
• Web Applications
• Software Development
• Mobile Marketing
• Ms Project
• Network Security
• Crm Software
• Portals
• Force.com
• Sales Effectiveness
• Enterprise IT Strategy
• Application Development
• Operations
• Message Broker
• Datacenter Virtualization
• Infrastructure Management
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Network Infrastructure
• Telecommunications Engineering
• Workforce Management