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Chicago, Illinois, Us

Accountable for all aspects of critical facility operations including; operations and maintenance, construction management, financial management, and technical and strategic oversight of critical infrastructure throughout the JLL managed JPMC Data Center portfolio consisting of seventeen locations totaling approximately 2.6 million square feet of Tier III/ IV critical data center facilities.

Bethpage, New York, Us

Skillfully orchestrate crucial details and multiple priorities while maintaining the big-picture perspective for Data Center engineering, management, planning and operation of all supporting technology, departments, and personnel across the entire Cablevision region – directly impacting 3.2 million Cable / Internet and Voice customers and 4,500 commercial Lightpath customers – consistently meet or exceed expectationsFacilities include over 68 Data Centers – head-ends, hubs, three Master Head-ends; 23 tower sites; Lightpaths DRM and 60 Hudson locationsEffectively coordinate the roles and responsibilities related to the engineering and design of all supporting infrastructure in fostering new or expanding existing technology deployment – video, high speed data and VoiP Accurately create, quantify, identify and control budget requirements (operating and Capital) for new/existing technologies and perspective businesses to provide high level technical design and operational integration into Cablevision’s Networks and ancillary businesses as related to Data Center engineering. Efficiently Manage vendor relationships (track that all requisitions are within budget) Interface well with internal and external clientele; work closely with Engineering on new technology for future launches and ensure the design of our Data Centers / Head-ends accommodate accordingly.Maintain an acute understanding of the business, technical, and managerial aspects spanning each new offeringSuccessfully build and maintain an organizational structure that drives better business and the customer experience

Bethpage, New York, Us

Effectively directed Data Center management, engineering, planning and maintenance for all supporting technology, space management and facilities operations as listed in current positionCoordinated the roles and responsibilities related to the engineering and design of supporting infrastructure i.e. electrical, HVAC, disaster recovery, space planning, fire protection, etc., in support of new technology deployment or the expansion of existing video, high speed data and VoiP technologiesDirected power management and allocation, HVAC maintenance/repairs, the monitoring of all critical building operating systems, and emergency backup systemsOversaw the monitoring of vendors for repairs and maintenance done for a safe and stable working environment for all our key technology locations as well as for those personnel who support the equipmentCreated and directed the scope of work and contractual management covering every growth and maintenance project as they relate to building infrastructure maintenance, including building electric and mechanical systems, HVAC, generators, UPS generators, plumbing…Accurately reviewed of each contract to ensure proper insurance coverageDelegated instructions to departmental personnel as appropriate and implemented and monitored time control, vacation schedules, etc., for all department personnelMaintained productive lines of communication with operational departments on facility related matters for the data center spaces; worked closely and well with the Engineering department for new technology for future launches and ensured that the design of our Data Centers / Head-ends properly accommodated the changesManaged power and environments through processes of the Electrical Request Form (ERF) approval processControlled all general facilities operations and maintenance of many buildings and grounds which have both technical and office space

Bethpage, New York, Us

Responsible for a 24/7 operation in the Long Island and New York City Critical Infrastructure for all cable, residential/commercial telephone and Internet customers…•Oversee power, HVAC, backup power systems (UPS, generators), fire suppression systems; work closely with power companies and municipalities to ensure constant power to a 24/7 operation…•Schedule and coordinate all maintenance on critical equipment…•Manage a $15.2 million annual operating budget and a $8.4 million a year capital budget…•Manage 60 headend-data center buildings covering NYC/LI,Westchester,Connecticut•Direct new construction build out and renovation work from start to finish; formally bid out all construction renovation work over 25,000.00; Involved in the vendor selection and provide all documentation for formal contract; manage all operations once building construction/renovation is complete – participate in all engineering and architecture design; ensure compliance with OSHA, NYC/Long Island Fire and Building codes•Maintain an excellent understanding and knowledge of all building trades...

Bethpage, New York, Us

• Hire, train, and supervise a staff ; maintain productive lines of communication with all departments and top-level management; perform well on an independent basis and as part of a team ...• Previously oversaw operations and construction of 12 buildings and five Customer Service locations for The Wiz retail division – all encompassing over 300,000-sq. ft.…• Managed operating and capital budgets – prepared monthly reports and budget cost tracking for senior management…• Worked closely with landlords and building owners as a property manager…• Took jobs from ground breaking to completion/permits/C.O. – worked directly from blueprints, including concrete, steel, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, environmental, communications, and security, and furnishings – brought projects in on time and within budget – worked closely with architects and engineers…• Developed and maintained excellent relationships with local contractors, municipalities, utilities, and other suppliers; sourced, negotiated, and purchased needed materials and outside services/subcontractors

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