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John Parker
Global Data Center Mgmt. IT Organization President, BOD Data Center Institute, local, international speaker.
John Parker is a seasoned Data Center Operations Management professional with over 25 years of IT experience across various industries such as Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Banking, and Software Development.
He currently holds the position of managing Global Data Center Operations and Disaster Recovery at Esri.
John's expertise lies in leadership, mentoring managers, and overseeing the development and maintenance of Global Data Center Operations, Facilities, and Information Technology support teams.
He has a track record of successfully reconditioning and consolidating legacy data centers, managing hybrid data center models, and implementing ITIL Service Delivery initiatives.
In addition to his operational responsibilities, John is an accomplished international speaker, having spoken at various prestigious events such as conferences in Frankfurt Germany, IMN Conferences, and Digital Media Educators conferences, among others.
Professionally, John is actively involved in industry organizations, currently serving as the President of the 7x24 Exchange International SoCal Chapter and a member of the Data Center Institute Board of Directors.
He has also held leadership roles in organizations like HCL Perot Systems, HP Managed Services at GlaxoSmithKline, Blue Cross Blue Shield, BB&T, and Wachovia Bank, gaining a diverse range of experience in the field.
