Robert Tatum
About Robert Tatum
Robert Tatum is a Fulfillment Center Associate I at Amazon Logistics with extensive experience in cloud computing and operational management. He has held various roles at organizations such as IBM and CIGNA, where he achieved significant cost savings through data center optimization.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Robert Tatum serves as a Fulfillment Center Associate I at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2019 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. In this role, he has implemented process changes that have enabled customer delivery routes to be completed in forty-five minutes or less. Additionally, he has been designated as a social distancing liaison to ensure compliance with COVID-19 guidelines during warehouse operations.
Previous Experience at CIGNA
Prior to his current role, Robert Tatum worked at CIGNA for thirteen years as a Senior Capacity and Performance Specialist. His tenure lasted from 1997 to 2010 in the Greater Philadelphia Area. During this time, he led data center cost savings optimization initiatives, achieving $19.68 million in infrastructure cost savings through data center optimization efforts.
Experience at IBM
Robert Tatum held multiple roles at IBM from 2010 to 2017, contributing to the company for a total of seven years. He served as a Capacity and Performance Architect in the IBM Cloud Software Group from 2010 to 2013 and later as an Onboarding and Service Delivery Manager for IBM Hybrid Cloud from 2014 to 2017. His work focused on leveraging cloud-based frameworks and toolsets for cost savings in AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure environments.
Educational Background
Robert Tatum earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from Purdue University, where he studied from 1978 to 1983. He also obtained a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Processing and Information Systems from Indiana University Northwest, completing his studies from 1983 to 1985.