// ABOUT  ·  GLOBALTSS LLC  ·  MARQUETTE, MI

20+ Years of IT.
All of It Right Here.

I'm Derrick — owner of GlobalTSS LLC and a lifelong Yooper. I've been working in IT and technology for over 20 years, and I started GlobalTSS because the UP deserves professional managed IT without having to go downstate to get it.

Based in Marquette, MI
20+ Years Experience
Cybersecurity Certified
UP Born & Raised
// QUICK FACTS
NAMEDerrick
COMPANYGlobalTSS LLC
HQMarquette, MI 49855
EST.2008
EXPERIENCE20+ Years
SPECIALTYCybersecurity & MSP
SERVICE AREAAll 15 UP Counties
TEL(906) 662-4481
// MY STORY

Why I Started GlobalTSS

I grew up in the Upper Peninsula and I've watched UP businesses struggle with technology for my entire career. The options were always the same — break-fix IT that shows up when things are already broken, or national MSPs that treat the UP like an afterthought.

I started GlobalTSS in 2008 because I believed UP businesses deserved better. Professional managed IT, real cybersecurity, compliance support — the same level of service that big-city companies get, delivered by someone who actually knows these communities and shows up in person.

Twenty years into this field, my philosophy hasn't changed. Be honest about what people need. Don't sell them what they don't. Show up when it matters. And never forget that behind every support ticket is a business owner who trusts you with something they've worked hard to build.

Over the years I've built expertise in cybersecurity specifically because I watched small and mid-sized businesses get destroyed by attacks that were completely preventable. HIPAA fines. Ransomware shutdowns. Wire fraud. These aren't abstract risks — I've seen them happen to UP businesses.

I've invested heavily in cybersecurity training and certifications because protecting businesses means staying ahead of the threats, not just reacting to them. When you hire GlobalTSS you're getting someone who takes security seriously before something goes wrong.

I'm also a real person, not a help desk. You get my direct number. I answer it. If something is on fire at your business on a Thursday afternoon, I'm the one who picks up.

// EXPERIENCE TIMELINE

20+ Years in IT & Technology

2000s
IT Career Begins
Started in IT support and systems administration. Gained deep experience with Windows environments, networking, and enterprise infrastructure across multiple industries.
2008
GlobalTSS LLC Founded
Founded GlobalTSS LLC in Marquette to provide the UP with professional managed IT services. Focused from day one on building long-term client relationships based on trust and transparency.
2010s
Cybersecurity Focus
Pursued extensive cybersecurity training and certifications as the threat landscape evolved. Developed expertise in compliance frameworks including HIPAA, CMMC, PCI-DSS, and NIST CSF.
2020s
Expanded Service Offerings
Expanded services to include cloud migrations, Microsoft 365 management, Yeastar VoIP systems, and Guardz-powered security. Added home technology services to serve UP residents directly.
Today
Full-Service UP IT Partner
Serving businesses and residents across all 15 UP counties with managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, cloud services, VoIP, and home tech support. Still based in Marquette. Still answering the phone.
// CERTIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE

Training, Certifications & Partnerships

Extensive cybersecurity training and technology partnerships that directly benefit GlobalTSS clients.

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Cybersecurity
Extensive cybersecurity training and certifications covering threat detection, incident response, endpoint protection, and security architecture for SMB environments.
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HIPAA Compliance
Specialized training in HIPAA/HITECH requirements for healthcare organizations, including technical safeguards, BAA management, and audit preparation.
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CMMC / NIST CSF
CMMC framework training and NIST Cybersecurity Framework expertise for defense contractors and organizations requiring federal compliance.
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Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 administration, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, and Exchange Online management. Microsoft partner with deep platform expertise for business deployments.
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Network Engineering
20+ years of hands-on network design, implementation, and management. LAN/WAN, wireless, VPN, firewall configuration, and VLAN segmentation.
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Cloud Architecture
Cloud migration planning, hybrid environments, Microsoft Azure, and SaaS application integration. Helping UP businesses move to the cloud safely and efficiently.
// TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS
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// MY PHILOSOPHY

How I Work

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Honest Always
I tell you what you actually need, not what generates the biggest invoice. If your current setup is fine, I'll say so. If something is a real risk, I'll be direct about that too.
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Locally Committed
I live here. My clients are my neighbors. When an UP business succeeds, the whole community benefits. That's not marketing — it's why I do this work.
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Proactive Not Reactive
The best IT problem is the one that never happened. I monitor, patch, and protect constantly so you're not calling me after something breaks.

Let's Talk About Your Business.

Free IT assessment, no obligation. I'd love to learn about what you're building and how I can help protect it.

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