Derek Asir Muthurajan Caleb is a distinguished Fibre Channel SAN expert with over two decades of experience in storage and data center technologies. Currently serving as Principal R&D Engineer at Broadcom Inc since November 2017, Derek provides technical leadership and strategic direction for the Embedded Element Manager product while spearheading Unified Storage Fabric management feature qualification initiatives.
His expertise spans critical areas including SAN, Fibre Channel (FC), Data Center Technologies, Virtualization, I/O Analytics, Gen AI, Test/SQA Leadership, and Product Development. Derek is passionate about developing user-centric SAN management applications that simplify complex storage environments and enhance organizational effectiveness.
Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities across multiple organizations. At Brocade Communications Inc, he led end-to-end SAN hardware and management software qualification, collaborating with Product Management and key stakeholders to resolve complex technical challenges. His tenure at various companies including Mindteck Inc, HCL Technologies, and Infosys Ltd showcases his versatility in both technical and leadership roles.
Derek's educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, followed by a Master of Business Administration in Information Technology from Western Governors University. His commitment to professional development is evident through his impressive array of certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), and multiple Brocade certifications.
A recognized innovator in his field, Derek holds a patent for "Zoning Configuration and Model for an Internet Protocol Storage Fabric" and has received several prestigious awards, including the Excellence Award for Application of Ethical Leadership and the Brocade Game Changer award.
Derek actively contributes to industry-standard forums, driving domain excellence and shaping the future of storage and SAN management technologies. His forward-thinking approach includes leveraging Gen AI-assisted tools to accelerate development cycles and enhance coding efficiency, positioning him at the forefront of technological innovation in the storage industry.