Arsha Fernandez
About Arsha Fernandez
Arsha Fernandez serves as the VP of IT Operations and CIO at DataBank, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in IT leadership roles at companies such as Equinix, Cisco, and Iron Mountain, and holds an MBA from Wharton and a Bachelor of Science in Data Science from the University of Pennsylvania.
Work at DataBank
Arsha Fernandez has served as the Vice President of IT Operations and Chief Information Officer at DataBank since 2018. In this role, he oversees various critical areas including Core Infrastructure, Operations and Support, Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Enterprise Productivity Applications, Business Platforms and Integrations, and Custom Solutions. His responsibilities also include optimizing IT costs and processes to enhance operational efficiency. Fernandez has implemented a data-driven approach to improve customer experience and create a competitive advantage for the organization. He leads the IT engineering team with a focus on delivering a positive employee experience.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to his current position at DataBank, Arsha Fernandez held several significant roles in IT management. He worked at Iron Mountain as Head of Information Systems and Vice President of IS from 2013 to 2018. Before that, he served as Director of IT Shared Services Solutions at Equinix from 2009 to 2013. His career began at Cisco, where he was the Senior Director of Information Systems from 2001 to 2009. These roles have contributed to his extensive experience in managing IT operations and developing strategic solutions.
Education and Expertise
Arsha Fernandez has a strong educational background in data science and management. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Data Science from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at Wharton Executive Education, achieving an MBA with a focus on Strategic Data-Driven Management from 2004 to 2006. This combination of education and expertise in data science supports his ability to drive data-driven decision-making within his current role.
Leadership in IT Engineering
As the Vice President of IT Operations and CIO at DataBank, Arsha Fernandez leads the IT engineering team. His leadership emphasizes the importance of delivering a great employee experience, which is integral to the organization's operational success. By leveraging his background in data science, he fosters an environment that encourages data-driven decision-making, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives.