WORK EXPERIENCE
Director,
Data Center Engineering
As part of the Data Center Engineering Team, I focus on developing pre-positioned power and auxiliary utility sites for data center development projects. Raising the business unit within the organization from one employee to 12 in less than six months and executing three contracts valued at over $200 million each with international data center hyperscalers has marked continued success in my tenure thus far with the company.
Role Responsibilities
Design of data center campus electrical distribution and Utility Point-of-Interconnection (POI) interface hardware, such as substation design and construction (500MW+)
Design water supply infrastructure onsite, wastewater collection and treatment facilities, fiber connection, and civil site planning for data center development projects.
Contract management for business-to-business sales, NDAs, MSAs, LOIs, and Ground Lease agreements.
Plan, budget, and schedule engineering design, procurement, and construction activities for 2.5GW of data center utility infrastructure.
Develop, review, and implement organizational policies relevant to business development, data center project development, and data center engineering practices.
Notable Achievements
Successfully led the design, development, and execution of multiple capital projects, including vendor negotiations and management, stakeholder communication, and project management initiatives.
Projects include:
1.6GW substation design in Western Texas for hyperscaler data center development.
including water, wastewater, fiber, and civil site development (i.e., roadways, easements, right of ways, stormwater management, grading, etc.)
550MW substation design in South Carolina for colocation data center development.
750MW natural gas turbine generation plant design and substation design in North Dakota. GE 7EA.03 turbines in 3x1 CCGT configuration.
174 Power Global
Irvine, CA
November 2024 — Present
Associate Director,
Critical Facilities Engineering
During my tenure with NTT DATA, I led the global portfolio of Critical Facilities Engineering operations teams for the Technology Center and Data Center locations in North America, Mexico, Europe, and India, providing engineering management support and oversight. My staff was comprised of up to 48 full-time employees and contractor personnel.
Role Responsibilities
Manage critical infrastructure systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire detection/suppression, etc.) maintenance and repair activities for in-scope technology centers.
Manage the design, planning, construction, and maintenance of equipment, machinery, buildings, and other facilities within the portfolio.
Plan, budget, and schedule facility modifications or improvements, including estimates on equipment, labor, materials, and other related costs.
Develop and manage budget forecasts for each applicable Site, including OPEX and CAPEX, with strict budget accountability and regular financial plan status reports to senior management.
Develop, review, and implement organizational policies relevant to mission-critical facilities.
Notable Achievements
Successfully led the design, development, and execution of multiple capital improvement projects, including vendor negotiations and management, stakeholder communication, and project management initiatives.
Projects include:
Refitting data center electrical distribution systems, including complete site UPS system and battery replacement. ($15M)
Design and deploy a Computerized Maintenance Management System [CMMS] for asset management, inventory tracking, time logging, work order management, and change management. ($265k)
Retrofit and upgrade a full Building Automation System, including software design, hardware integration, and graphics customization. ($2.1M)
Redesigning and refitting AFFF fire suppression systems to use EPA-compliant, non-PFAS chemical agents. ($300k)
Replace a diesel backup generator, 2MW Caterpillar. ($1.2M)
Diesel fire water pump failure root cause analysis, redesign, and replacement. ($175k)
Reduced OPEX costs by approximately $5M across the portfolio of Technology Centers through contract renewal negotiations, vendor insourcing initiatives, and business operations standardization.
Redesigned the HVAC operating characteristics of the largest data center site in the portfolio to optimize energy utilization efficiency, resulting in a 30% reduction in electrical consumption related to mechanical cooling of the data center.
Implemented comprehensive change management processes to the Critical Facilities Engineering scope of work to minimize data center operations interruption while ensuring incidents were managed effectively through clear and concise communication with relevant management teams and client stakeholders.
Developed and implemented policies and procedures applicable to the entire organization for Facilities Management, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs), comprehensive and standardized Five-Year Maintenance Plans, and EHS programs.
NTT DATA North America
Plano, Texas
June 2021 — November 2024
Data Center Facilities Engineering,
Department Manager
While working with Digital Realty at the Richardson campus in DFW, I led the Data Center Facilities Engineering teams at two data center facilities in organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance and repair operations of critical infrastructure equipment.
Role Responsibilities
Execute all aspects of data center engineering, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mission-critical equipment and systems, supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and compliance with all customer SLAs.
Supervise all MEP construction activities and installations in coordination with internal and external construction resources, ensuring system design, installation, and testing adhere to applicable operational standards.
Develop and mentor the local engineering team(s) to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Sequence of Operations, and Maintenance Standards.
Manage technical and operational incidents at the property(ies), including implementing emergency response procedures, resource coordination, customer communication, and root cause analysis.
Identify process-based improvements that optimize operational and financial efficiencies, including developing and presenting appropriate business cases.
Support the Real Estate Management Team in managing general facility services such as janitorial, landscaping, etc.
Support the Real Estate Management Team in expense management, budget development and forecasting, and capital improvement planning and justification.
Notable Achievements
Successfully delivered effective construction project management and vendor partnership during the construction of Digital Realty's largest facility in Richardson, 1210 Integrity Drive (DFW18), a 458,500 sqft data center.
Coordinated with corporate senior leadership to redesign and implement standardized Methods of Operation procedural templates and manner of use across the organization's global locations.
Developed and implemented hundreds of procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Methods of Procedures (MOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for all facility mission-critical equipment operation and repair activities.
Digital Realty
Richardson, Texas
December 2017 — June 2021
Senior Electrical Project
Field Service Engineer
While working with Digital Realty at the Richardson campus in DFW, I led the Data Center Facilities Engineering teams at two 150,000 sqft data center facilities in organizing, planning, and coordinating maintenance and repair operations of critical infrastructure equipment.
Role Responsibilities
Execute all aspects of data center engineering, including the operation, maintenance, and repair of all mission-critical equipment and systems, supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and compliance with all customer SLAs.
Supervise all MEP construction activities and installations in coordination with internal and external construction resources, ensuring system design, installation, and testing adhere to applicable operational standards.
Develop and mentor the local engineering team(s) to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures, Sequence of Operations, and Maintenance Standards.
Manage technical and operational incidents at the property(ies), including implementing emergency response procedures, resource coordination, customer communication, and root cause analysis.
Identify process-based improvements that optimize operational and financial efficiencies, including developing and presenting appropriate business cases.
Support the Real Estate Management Team in managing general facility services such as janitorial, landscaping, etc.
Support the Real Estate Management Team in expense management, budget development and forecasting, and capital improvement planning and justification.
Notable Achievements
Successfully delivered effective construction project management and vendor partnership during the construction of Digital Realty's largest facility in Richardson, 1210 Integrity Drive (DFW18), a 458,500 sqft data center.
Coordinated with corporate senior leadership to redesign and implement standardized Methods of Operation procedural templates and manner of use across the organization's global locations.
Developed and implemented hundreds of procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Methods of Procedures (MOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for all facility mission-critical equipment operation and repair activities.
Schneider Electric
Dallas, Texas
May 2014 — December 2017
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class
I had the pleasure of serving in the United States Navy as a nuclear-qualified Electrician's Mate, 2nd Class, aboard fast-attack submarines and aircraft carrier platforms. Serving on two deployments to the Mediterranean and Middle East, I learned first-hand how to manage mission-critical systems in a high-stress, fast-paced environment while engaged in covert maneuvers with hostile forces.
Role Responsibilities
Operate shipboard electrical distribution systems to ensure all ship power supplies remained energized while maintaining the reactor at proper levels by managing steam loads.
Perform all prescribed preventive maintenance on shipboard equipment, including ship service turbine generator sets, motor-generator sets, steam propulsion engines, pumps, motor controllers, and circuit breakers.
Coordinate maintenance projects during pre-deployment shipyard refit periods.
Analyze operating conditions of all reactor plant equipment with daily trending to ensure proper operation and predictive failures.
Provide continued training to department personnel in casualty drill scenarios, nuclear reactor plant operations physics and theory, and electrical engineering topics.
Notable Achievements
In 2011, while serving aboard the USS Scranton (SSN-756), our crew was instrumental in executing Operation Odyssey Dawn by launching a full battery of Tomahawk cruise missiles into Libya, targeting anti-air defense systems.
Coordinated quality control inspections and verifications for over 300 nuclear reactor plant parts and materials.
Awarded the following Medals and Commendations: Arctic Service, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct
US Navy
Norfolk, VA
April 2009 — October 2013
