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Derek Crudgington

Executive CTO and infrastructure engineer specializing in cloud, DevOps, and OpenSaaS

Federated ComputerTexas State Technical CollegeTexas, USA19 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Serial entrepreneur with capital-raising experience across three startups, now building an early-stage online BBQ meat store targeting a Goldbelly launch by July. Previously operated a BBQ restaurant in Texas and has direct Goldbelly experience, giving him practical insight into e-commerce food operations, seasonal demand swings, and social-driven sales.

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Key Strengths

  • raised capital across three startups
  • repeat founder with prior startup experience
  • validated BBQ business concept through prior market success
  • hands-on Goldbelly experience from prior Texas BBQ restaurant
  • understands operational scaling around holiday demand spikes
  • clear go-to-market focus using social media and TikTok Shop

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Experience

CTO, DirectorFederated Computer · Aug 2022 – Present
CEO, OwnerDerek Allan’s Texas BBQ · May 2019 – Aug 2022
Sr. DevOps Manager / EngineerJoyent · Mar 2006 – Apr 2019

Education

Texas State Technical Collegeassociate, Systems Administration UNIX

Awards

  • Featured on Cooking Channel ManFireFood S9E6 (BBQ for Breakfast)
  • FWTX Critics Choice
  • Star-Telegram award/recognition
  • Texas Monthly Top 50
  • Dallas Observer award/recognition
  • TCU Frogs of War award/recognition

Languages

English

Certifications

Sun Certified Security AdministratorSun Certified System AdministratorWeblogic Administrator

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Derek CrudgingtonExecutive CTO and infrastructure engineer specializing in cloud, DevOps, and OpenSaaS