Sharks of DigitalOcean: Darian Wilkin, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering

Sharks of DigitalOcean: Darian Wilkin, Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering What makes DigitalOcean a place where people grow? How do you help customers succeed in the cloud? How does DigitalOcean turn ideas into real customer solutions? What does customer-centricity mean to you at DigitalOcean? Which DigitalOcean value resonates with you the most? Dive into the future with DigitalOcean About the author Try DigitalOcean for free Related Articles Sharks of DigitalOcean: Laura Schaffer, VP, Growth Sharks of DigitalOcean: Ali Munir, Staff Technical Account Manager Sharks of DigitalOcean: Jason Dobry, Staff IT Project Specialist By Sujatha R Technical Writer Published: August 14, 2025 3 min read Darian Wilkin has been part of DigitalOcean’s story for over eight years, witnessing firsthand the company’s transformation from scaling startup to public company. As a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture, he helps customers build smarter, more scalable cloud solutions. Darian has seen how DigitalOcean has grown to serve more complex workloads for digital native enterprises, while staying true to its roots as a developer-friendly cloud. For Darian, the answer is simple: the people and the culture that bring them together. “I think you’ll hear this from just about anyone at DigitalOcean, the people are what make this place special. Not only do I get to work with extremely talented folks, but everyone genuinely enjoys being here. That creates an environment and culture that’s really pleasant to be a part of. ” It’s this mix of collaboration, shared passion, and a love for the work that keeps Darian energized after nearly a decade at DO. 🎥 Have a look at Darian Wilkin’s full conversation ⬇️ “I like to think of our team as the lubricant in the gears that keep things moving when businesses are adopting cloud technologies. We meet with customers one-on-one to help them design robust, fault-tolerant, and performant architectures, while keeping costs in check. If our customers can’t expand their cloud presence in a reliable and cost-effective way, their business is going to struggle. So they rely on us for best practices and forward-looking advice on how to get better in the cloud.