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Derrick R. Pledger is a US Army combat veteran, technology executive, digital strategist, and author of multiple books. He is the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) at Maximus Inc. and a partner at 500 Pound Media.
As Chief Digital and Information Officer at Maximus Inc., Derrick focuses on driving technology strategy, delivery operations, and digital modernization activities for the organization. Before Maximus he was the Chief Information Officer at Leidos.
Derrick’s technical expertise includes systems integration, automation, cloud and edge computing, artificial intelligence, IT delivery governance, data analytics, and end-to-end solution development.
Navigating the Corporate World, Leveraging Technology for Transformation, and Personal Resilience and High-Performance Teams. He speaks to corporations and universities, entrepreneurs, and special events.
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Derrick wrote Your Brain Weighs 500 Pounds: Change Your Mindset to Achieve Desired Outcomes, a menu of one hundred lessons on discipline, productivity, and positive habits. It is available on Amazon, and the Press & Media page lists its Readers’ Choice, Literary Titan, and BookFest awards.
A free guide from 500 Pound Media for managers and directors moving into executive leadership. It includes a C-Suite Self-Assessment, the 5-Step Executive Framework, branding and visibility tactics, networking strategies and communication models, and a 90-day action plan with downloadable audit tools.
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