Dan Ashcom
About Dan Ashcom
Dan Ashcom is the Director of Operations at Acquia, where he has worked since 2022, managing a team responsible for over 18,000 AWS EC2 servers. He has extensive experience in IT and operations, having held various roles at Acquia and Portland State University.
Work at Acquia
Dan Ashcom currently serves as the Director of Operations at Acquia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he manages a team responsible for overseeing more than 18,000 AWS EC2 servers, which support numerous high-traffic Drupal websites. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Manager in Operations and Technical Account Management at Acquia from 2019 to 2022. His experience at Acquia highlights his expertise in cloud hosting services and team leadership.
Education and Expertise
Dan Ashcom earned his MBA with a focus on Management and Marketing from Portland State University - School of Business, completing his studies from 2004 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Arts & Letters from Portland State University, which he achieved between 1994 and 2003. His educational background supports his professional capabilities in bridging business requirements with IT and engineering solutions.
Background
Before joining Acquia, Dan Ashcom accumulated extensive experience in various roles. He worked at Portland State University as a Technology Labs Manager from 1997 to 2006 and later as a Desktop Support & Projects Coordinator from 2006 to 2007. His career also includes a position as Director of Implementation at S3 Technical Solutions from 2008 to 2009 and as a Technical Account Manager at the same company from 2007 to 2008.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Dan Ashcom has demonstrated a strong ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency. His management of a large number of AWS EC2 servers at Acquia showcases his skills in cloud infrastructure. Additionally, his roles in technical account management and operations at Acquia reflect his commitment to improving cloud hosting services and aligning IT solutions with business objectives.