Integration-firm execution and client delivery.

Moved into national enterprise integration, strengthening command of collaboration systems, client delivery, project standards, and complex technical implementation.

Invesco HQ, Cisco Tandberg codec farm, C-suite tech, and live broadcast.

As a seasoned technical leader supporting the CEO as technical lead with expertise in managing global audio-visual infrastructure, I excelled as lead technician for prominent executive and board member support, video conferencing system management (TANDBERG and POLYCOM), maintenance and upgrades of all collaboration systems, integration of collaboration spaces, and global bridge reservation management, ensuring seamless communication across international borders. I designed and delivered a first-of-its-kind full Cisco Tandberg codec farm at Invesco headquarters on Peachtree Street in Atlanta, Georgia, 25 conference rooms served by 6 routable video conferencing codecs that could be routed to any room on demand, dramatically lowering the cost of full codec integration for each individual room. My proficiency in coordinating with media outlets such as CNBC, Bloomberg, Fox Business News, and CNN enabled the successful execution of onsite live broadcasts, frequently joining those segments on live TV to discuss emerging tech trends, while my project management skills drove the upgrade and repair of global audio-visual equipment, resulting in enhanced collaboration and productivity. I applied my technical acumen to digital video editing, conversion, and encoding for corporate promotional videos, and led the setup and teardown of off-site meetings for large sales teams, configuring workstations and PowerPoint presentations as needed. My expertise extended to supporting high-stakes meetings, including Board of Directors and Senior Management gatherings, where I arranged audio-visual logistics for multiple global sites across America, Asia Pacific, Continental Europe, the Middle East, UK, and Ireland. Alongside this, I collaborated with general contractors to deploy new conference rooms, integrating trade floor technology, floor planning for acoustic balancing, and workflow documentation to create optimized meeting and end-user environments, all within a financial-services environment tied to budgets, controls, risk, and audit.

Invesco HQ integration proof, reception, executive corner offices with Atlanta skyline views, glass conference rooms, auditorium AV, video conferencing control room, codec farm server racks, and the executive workspace.

CEO-level technical leadership inside healthcare operations.

Served as technical lead supporting the CEO environment, translating executive urgency into reliable technology outcomes while expanding multi-industry exposure across healthcare, insurance, enterprise operations, regulated service delivery, and board-level expectations.

First technology and systems exposure.

Early career roots in technology operations, client-facing service delivery, and hands-on infrastructure work, building the foundational discipline that would scale across every future enterprise environment.

From field-floor execution to Director of Technology Services.

A compounding 20-year climb, each role added scope, executive trust, vendor accountability, and risk tolerance, building the decision-making capacity required to operate at the director level. The progression is the milestone, not a single title.

D-Mars Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas, 2022.

Selected and published in the D-Mars Black History Month 2022 edition as one of the Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas. The feature identified Darrance as "a multi-skilled technology leader with over 18 years of experience in senior IT leadership roles", peer-validated recognition at the Director level while serving at CenterPoint Energy.

Advisory Board Member, Total Tech Summit.

Appointed to the official Advisory Board of Total Tech Summit, a national industry event serving AV, collaboration, and enterprise technology leaders. Seated alongside executives from Commercial Integrator, AtlasIED, Exertis Almo, SoundVision, and leading integration firms. A publicly verifiable board seat reflecting peer-recognized expertise at the intersection of enterprise AV, technology leadership, and operational excellence.

Published Technical Writer, Subcontractor USA (2 Articles).

Bylined contributor to Subcontractor USA, a business and technology publication serving the construction and infrastructure sector. Published articles cover AI adoption, IoT strategy, tariff navigation, supply chain resilience, and enterprise modernization, written from the perspective of a sitting Director of Technology Services at CenterPoint Energy. Practical, implemented guidance reaching small-to-mid-market business leaders, contractors, and operators navigating real operational challenges.

Active LinkedIn Thought Leader, Practitioner-Level Content.

Publishes practitioner-grade content directly from live enterprise implementations, no theory, no corner-cutting. Posts cover executive offsite streamlining, AV systems delivery, technology governance, and operational best practices drawn from real deployments at CenterPoint Energy and across 20+ years of enterprise execution. A deliberate commitment to feeding the professional network with functional, implemented solutions.

Mentorship, writing, and advisory as leadership development.

Extended director-level execution into mentorship, published thought leadership, and advisory roles, feeding the next generation of AV, IT, and AI practitioners while refining executive voice beyond the operating role.

WhatItDew Magazine, Houston urban lifestyle & hip-hop publication.

Founded and independently published WhatItDew Magazine (2004–2011), a Houston-rooted urban lifestyle and hip-hop title covering culture, artists, and street credibility. Owned the photography, editorial, and distribution end-to-end across an eight-year run, the cultural storytelling and design instincts that still anchor every brand I touch today.

Choir President, Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High School, Beaumont, TX (2001–2003).

Served as President of the Clifton J. Ozen Magnet High School Choir in Beaumont, Texas, a celebrated choral and gospel program under the legendary direction of Dr. Lawrence James Ingram. Toured the United States performing in large churches nationwide, appeared on BET 106 & Park, performed at the historic Apollo Theater in New York, and was presented the Key to the City of Corpus Christi, Texas. The ensemble also performed for 12,000 teachers and parents at the Texas Save Our Schools Rally, early proof of leadership, stage discipline, and commanding a national platform before the technology career began.

Tribe Tezino, the standard behind every build.

Family is the reason every system is built with protection, clarity, usefulness, and long-term purpose, not just speed or novelty. Tribe Tezino represents all three children and the responsibility to build things that outlast the moment.

The Polo Ralph Lauren "Darrance" Boot, Named After Him.

The Polo Ralph Lauren Darrance boot line features rugged, utilitarian designs highlighted by durable leather constructions and secure multi-closure configurations. Designed and commercialized in high school, these boots became a legacy style from the brand. Because they are highly popular vintage models, current inventory across the web primarily consists of well-maintained, pre-owned pairs, proof that a name carries weight long after the original design.

First AI platforms go live, RemoveMeAI and IDFixerAI.

Translated executive governance instincts into consumer-facing AI products: RemoveMeAI (AI reputation and digital footprint) and IDFixerAI (AI identity protection and recovery), first-mover identity and reputation platforms shipped from day one.

Portfolio scales to 19 live AI platforms.

Grew to 19 platforms spanning AI identity systems, reputation tools, productivity platforms, finance clarity, training, community inclusion, and digital legacy, each solving a real operational or human problem observed in the field.

Enterprise patterns translated into usable AI systems.

A breakthrough chapter focused on automation, identity protection, workflow clarity, and modernization thinking, without repeating the full platform grid.