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Sandy, Or, Us

I am currently providing data center design consulting, quality management, audit services, and project management. ► Directed quality management engagement for largest independent telecommunications testing company globally. Evaluated design documents and the install, and issued recommendations for improvement. Additionally, conducted onsite training.► Documented detailed recommendations to optimize new data center in Salt Lake City, UT.► Contributed product development expertise for new fiber cabling products for data centers.► Strategically guided corporate sales team regarding data center requirements and direction.

San Francisco, California, Us

Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Gb

This role centered on delivering professional training on data center design and management to Fortune 500 companies and governments globally. Trainings were comprised of a 3-day core course and 7-day professional course, in preparation for accreditation as a Certified Data Center Design Professional (CDCDP) or Certified Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP). ► Presented data center design topics covering initiation process to commissioning of completed data center.► Conducted training on mechanical and electrical, energy efficiency, frameworks and codes of conduct, strategy of the data center, standards and accreditation, and auditing the data center.► Contributed to development of new project management online course. Team delivered classroom version leading to Certified Data Center Project Management Professional Certification.

Colorado Springs, Colorado, Us

Here, I provided all facets of complex technical project leadership in a dynamic enterprise environment, overseeing implementation of system and infrastructure required to deliver voice, video, and data services. I held senior accountability for budget management, project scheduling, and technical performance. I formulated proposals and recommendations for senior leadership. Additionally, I identified and mitigated cost and scheduling issues. I held a secret security clearance.► Orchestrated data center relocation for Army Corps of Engineers from Portland to Hillsboro, OR, including overseeing facility construction, security, and equipment relocation.► Directed Voice Over IP (VoIP) national rollout to all Army Corps of Engineer locations nationally: project planning, scope definition, contracting for the multiple sites, scheduling, and finance.

I directed this manufacturers rep firm, which served vendors, customers and colleagues in the specification community, offering high-level technical support through credentialed specialists with expertise designing, building, and project managing major initiatives including multiple data center projects world-wide. Services spanned strategic planning and development, project execution, contract negotiations, business continuity / disaster recovery, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

St. Louis, Missouri, Us

In this role, I provided data center design, subject matter expertise, and project management for global Fortune 500 accounts. I built and directed teams on project execution.► Directed 6 data center projects in 4 countries for Thompson-Reuters.► Managed project to design and build Schneider Electric North American data center.► Drove year-over-year revenue growth from all top 10 global accounts, instrumentally contributing to Belden’s success for nearly 7 years.► Frequently engaged at trade shows and conventions, as industry speaker on emerging data center trends and design strategies. ► Provided detailed internal and external training on the TIA-942 Data Center, while acting as Standard Reviewer for the TIA-942 Data Center Standards, partnering with product line managers on next- gen data center products.

Wayne, Pennsylvania, Us

I advanced to this role centered on serving as program coordinator and project manager for disaster recovery initiatives across all 4 locations. I instituted a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, establishing solid, impactful business analysis, risk assessment, and audit approaches. I oversaw 4 direct reports and 11 contractors. Previously, I was the Manager of Data Center Design.► Designed and built 3 corporate data centers in NY, PA, and OH, defining scope of work, project plans, human resources, and standardized protocols.► Formulated test plan and conducted testing for OH production data center, PA development and recovery center, NY business unit, and London operations recovery.► Instrumentally contributed to achieving Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

At this time, I was directing the Far East market development initiative that generated $15M in year 1. I structured partner agreements, managed logistics, trained contractors, and designed the network. Additionally, I developed and maintained support services, overhauling the program to comply with new standards, and ensured mobility of services to support end users, contractors, and sales and marketing teams. I also delivered training and certification programs.

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