Derrick Lawson

Derrick Lawson, FMP, is a skilled professional currently serving as Lead Service Technician at ZutaCore since August 2025, where responsibilities include leading service operations for advanced liquid cooling systems and data center infrastructure. Prior to this role, Derrick held multiple positions at Equinix from August 2021 to August 2025, including Supervisor IBX Critical Facilities, where expertise was applied to enhance operational efficiency and team dynamics, and Lead IBX Critical Facilities Engineer, overseeing day-to-day operations in a critical data center environment. Derrick's earlier experience includes positions at Northrop Grumman as a Heating Air Conditioning Mechanic and in the Navy as a Machinists Mate, focusing on maintenance and repair of various mechanical and electrical systems. Derrick holds a degree in Software Engineering from Arizona State University and a high school diploma from Jesse C. Carson High School.