Founder | Tech Consultant | Public Speaker

Tech Leadership for a Safer, Smarter, and Faster Future

Bringing over two decades of technical expertise to help businesses modernize operations, secure infrastructure, and lead with confidence in a digital-first world.

About Derrick Cunningham, MBA: Your Partner in Success

DC’s mission is to make complex technology accessible, actionable, and secure for organizations and professionals. With over 20 years of experience across healthcare, academia, telecom, and enterprise IT, he offers deep insights and practical strategies to help businesses thrive in the digital era.

  • Senior Manager, Network Engineering – Penn Medicine
  • 20+ Years in IT & Telecommunications
  • Expert in Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Systems Strategy
  • Speaker & Panelist
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Consulting & Advisory Services

Strategic Solutions for a Secure, Scalable Future

With over two decades of hands-on experience in IT, cybersecurity, and systems leadership, DC founded GOING YOUR WAY, LLC to offer expert consulting services tailored to help organizations modernize operations, safeguard infrastructure, and lead with clarity in today’s digital landscape.

Network Architecture & Infrastructure Design

Design and optimize enterprise network environments using best practices in scalability, reliability, and performance (e.g., Extreme Fabric deployments)

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Evaluate current systems for vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and breach risks — followed by a tailored plan to strengthen security posture.

IT Operations Audit & Modernization Strategy

Analyze existing IT workflows and tools, then provide strategic recommendations for streamlining operations, reducing downtime, and increasing efficiency.

Incident Response & Breach Recovery Planning

Create or refine protocols for data breaches, outages, and cyber incidents — including staff training, stakeholder communication, and system hardening.

Executive Technology Advising

Provide board-level or C-suite advisory on digital transformation, vendor selection, AI readiness, and aligning IT systems with business objectives.

IT Compliance & Policy Framework Development

Support in developing internal documentation and protocols to meet HIPAA, NIST, SOC 2, and other regulatory/compliance standards.

GOING YOU WAY, LLC.

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Why He’s the Right Choice

20+

Years of Cross-Industry IT Experience

DC has spent over two decades leading IT systems across healthcare, academia, and enterprise—bringing a strategic lens to both technical design and operational execution.

40,000+

Hours of Real-World Leadership

From managing 24/7 networks to coordinating breach response efforts, DC’s hands-on experience spans more than 40,000 hours of mission-critical IT operations.

100+

Projects Delivered

Whether consulting on systems architecture or speaking on stage, DC has led or contributed to over 100 digital infrastructure and security initiatives—translating complex concepts into clear, business-aligned actions.

$500M+

in Protected Infrastructure

With oversight of systems supporting multi-million-dollar healthcare, education, and telecom environments, DC knows how to build, secure, and modernize at scale.

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Latest News & Updates

Here you’ll find a mix of personal reflections, professional insights, and industry commentary from Derrick Cunningham. From behind-the-scenes moments and travel recaps to expert takes on the latest in cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, and emerging tech — plus honest reviews of tools, services, and platforms shaping the future of work. This is your go-to space for staying connected to the evolving tech landscape through DC’s lens.

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