Derrick Chan

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Director of Information Technology at Los Alamitos Unified School District

Anaheim, California, United States

Overview

Derrick Chan is the Director of Information Technology for the Los Alamitos Unified School District, leveraging his extensive experience from multiple Southern California school districts to enhance student learning through technology. He holds a BA from the University of Southern California and is a Certified Chief Technology Officer (CCTO).

He is passionate about mentorship, viewing it as a symbiotic relationship that fosters a continuous growth mindset. He believes personal and professional development is a journey without a final destination, emphasizing constant learning and reflection. He also values and promotes community engagement within the school district.

He believes that mentorship isnt a top-down relationship but a journey of mutual learning and sharing.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Educational Technology
His entire career is focused on leveraging technology to foster innovation and enhance the student learning experience in public school districts.
Professional Mentorship
He frequently posts about the importance of mentorship, learning from others, and adopting a "growth mindset" in his career.
IT Infrastructure
Actively hiring for and managing his district's IT infrastructure, including network systems, data security, and end-user device support.

Media Appearances

Derrick has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Director of Information Technology at Los Alamitos Unified School District
12-2022 - 4-2024
Assistant Director of Network and Systems at Orange Unified School District
7-2022 - 12-2022
Director, Academic and End User Support at Rancho Santiago Community College District
10-2015 - 7-2022
Administrative Director Technology Services at Brea Olinda Unified School District
5-2014 - 10-2015
IT Support Manager at Orange County Department of Education

Education

1991 - 1996
BA from University of Southern California

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Exp : 29 Location : Anaheim, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Information Technology at Los Alamitos Unified School District
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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Derrick is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Derrick

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

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    How fast (or slow) will Derrick move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Derrick take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

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