Rich Rivas
About Rich Rivas
Rich Rivas is a Datacenter Operations Manager at Cogent Communications, with extensive experience in telecommunications and datacenter operations. He has held various technical roles at companies such as Ericsson, T-Mobile, and Sprint Nextel over a career spanning more than two decades.
Current Role at Cogent Communications
Rich Rivas serves as the Datacenter Operations Manager at Cogent Communications. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to operations within the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. In this role, he oversees various aspects of datacenter management, ensuring efficient operations and maintenance of facilities.
Previous Experience at Ericsson
Rich Rivas worked at Ericsson for a total of six years, from 2009 to 2015. During his tenure, he held two significant positions. He served as a Sr. Switch Operations Technician, where he was responsible for managing switch operations. Additionally, he worked as Sprint MA/MLO for International Facility Services from 2013 to 2015 in Sea Girt, NJ, focusing on maintenance and logistics.
Experience at T-Mobile
From 2019 to 2023, Rich Rivas was employed at T-Mobile as a Senior Technician. His work was based in the Greater Atlanta Area, where he was involved in technical operations, contributing to the maintenance and support of telecommunications services.
Career at Sprint Nextel Inc.
Rich Rivas had a notable career at Sprint Nextel Inc., where he worked from 2001 to 2019. He held multiple roles, including Sr. Submarine Cable Operations Specialist from 2001 to 2009 and Senior Technician from 2015 to 2019. His positions involved technical operations and support, primarily in Sea Girt, NJ, and the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Educational Background in Telecommunications
Rich Rivas has a strong educational foundation in telecommunications and engineering. He studied Electrical Engineering at Middlesex College for one year, from 1997 to 1998. He furthered his education at DeVry University, where he studied Telecommunications and earned an Associate's degree from 1998 to 2001.