Chris Pruitt
About Chris Pruitt
Chris Pruitt is the Sr. Director of Data Center Operations at CoreSite in Silicon Valley, with extensive experience in facility management and electro-mechanical systems.
Sr. Director Of Data Center Operations Silicon Valley
Chris Pruitt is the Sr. Director Of Data Center Operations for CoreSite in Silicon Valley. He has been leading the company's data center operations since November 2014. His responsibilities include overseeing customer service, maintenance, and the operations of the electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, security, and communications infrastructure. Pruitt provides high-level technical expertise and leadership for the operational aspects of the data center, ensuring optimal uptime and efficiency.
Career Background
Before joining CoreSite, Chris Pruitt worked at various companies in roles that equipped him with extensive experience in facility management and electro-mechanical systems. From 2007 to 2014, he worked as a BAS Director at Air Systems in San Jose, CA, focusing on building automation systems. Prior to that, Pruitt spent two years as a Data Center Facilities Manager at NetApp/Lee Technologies in Sunnyvale, CA. He also served as a Lead Technician at Intel for six years and worked as a Field Engineer at MGE UPS SYSTEMS, specializing in uninterruptible power supply systems.
Service in US Navy
Chris Pruitt served in the US Navy as a Navy Electrician from 1991 to 1999. During his eight years of service at various locations, he gained foundational technical skills that have been instrumental throughout his career. His experience in the Navy provided him with a solid technical background and the discipline required for rigorous operational management roles.
Educational Background
Chris Pruitt holds a Master's degree in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from California Baptist University, completed in 2021. He also earned a BA in Business from St. Mary's College, Moraga, in 2004. His educational journey includes an Associate of Science in Industrial Automation from CSM and an NUC Electrician qualification from the Naval Nuclear Program. Pruitt's diverse educational background has contributed to his well-rounded expertise in both business and technical disciplines.