C. Darrell Walker

Fractional CIO @ WheelRight

About

I am a technology executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise transformation, secure cloud modernizations, and SaaS innovation across telecom, logistics, retail, and manufacturing. My leadership philosophy is simple: listen first, understand, and design technology strategies that anticipate future needs. This approach has allowed me to consistently bridge technology, strategy, and business outcomes - strengthening security posture, accelerating revenue, and enabling scalable growth.I partner closely with CEOs, CFOs, and boards to build resilient architectures, modernize legacy environments, and drive operational excellence. My work spans cloud migrations, ERP modernization, BI/AI data platforms, cybersecurity, M&A technology evaluations, and the creation of high-impacting teams.Recent achievements include:- Migrating enterprise systems to Microsoft Azure, eliminating growth constraints and improving resilience.- Doubling managed services footprint with increased revenue through strategic roadmap development, go-to-market planning, and operational restructuring.- Saving $250k annually by consolidating and realigning third-party managed solutions.- Building BI and AI-ready data warehouses and delivering financial and customer analytics dashboards that improved decision-making.- Leading M&A technology evaluations across diverse platforms to ensure scalability, security, and ROI.- Creating internal product development teams to accelerate SaaS delivery for mega-fleet logistics customers.I thrive in environments where technology is a strategic differentiator - where secure, scalable platforms and data-driven insights unlock new revenue, improve customer experience, and empower teams. My goal is to help organizations grow with confidence by aligning technology investments with long-term business strategy.#opentoopportunities#opentoworke: darrellwlkr@gmail.comt: 336-409-9148

Country

United States

City

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

P & L Oversight, Cybersecurity, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Artificial Intelligence (AI), E-Commerce, Managed Detection and Response (MDR), Agile Methodologies, Data Analysis, UCaaS, Growth Acceleration, Optimizing Performance, Enterprise Risk Management, IT Governance, Software as a Service (SaaS), IT Infrastructure Management, IT Strategy, Technology Management, Startups, Active Directory, DHCP

Experience

Fractional CIO

WheelRight

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Begbroke

Fractional CIO and Advisory Board Member

Vice President, Technology

Zirrus

2024-3 - 2026-2 · 2 yrs

• Served as a strategic member of the leadership team, collaborating closely with the CEO. • Responsible for internal IT and the managed services division, ensuring seamless technology integration and doubling the managed services customer base.

Vice President, Technology

Snider Fleet Solutions

2021-7 - 2024-3 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Fort Mill, SC

• Serve as a strategic member of the Corporate Leadership Team, collaborating closely with the CFO and SVP of Solutions Division. • Oversee all technology aspects, including internal IT, development, and external SaaS development. • Ensure the availability of secure technology that supports scalability, ROI, and customer success while fostering a valued employee environment.

Director, IT

National Wholesale, Inc. (CLOSED)

2017-4 - 2021-7 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Lexington, North Carolina

• Served as a strategic partner to the CEO and CFO, guiding corporate IT initiatives. • Managed all aspects of IT, including budgeting, procurement, infrastructure, and security. • Achieved a 60% reduction in operating expenses through effective resource management and strategic planning.

Manager, IT

Krispy Kreme

2005-6 - 2017-4 · 11 yrs 11 mos

Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area

In my role at Krispy Kreme, I was responsible for managing IT support and project initiatives that streamlined operations. I successfully transitioned our email system to cloud Exchange, improving accessibility and collaboration. Additionally, I handled hardware and software deployments, ensuring that our team had the necessary tools for success. My focus on IT procurement and budget planning allowed for strategic investments in technology.