Bob Tinkis
About Bob Tinkis
Bob Tinkis is a Data Center Manager at DataBank in Texas, with a diverse background in information technology and operations management. He has over three decades of experience, including roles at various companies and a history as a firefighter and paramedic.
Work at DataBank
Bob Tinkis currently serves as the Data Center Manager for DataBank, Ltd. in Texas. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing operations in Dallas, Texas. His role involves managing data center activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and maintaining service quality for clients.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining DataBank, Bob Tinkis accumulated extensive experience in various managerial roles. He worked as a Datacenter Manager at Zayo Group from 2015 to 2021. Prior to that, he was the Manager of Network Operations at Clearview International, LLC for seven months in 2014. His earlier career included a nine-year tenure as Information Technology Manager at Daryl Jenkins & Assoc from 2001 to 2010 and four years as Operations Manager at OneCoast from 2010 to 2014.
Educational Background
Bob Tinkis studied at MyComputerCareer, where he achieved the distinction of Salutatorian of his class, focusing on System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management from 2014 to 2015. He also attended Tarrant County College, pursuing an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Computer Science from 1982 to 1984.
Early Career and Additional Roles
Bob Tinkis began his professional journey as a Firefighter and Paramedic with the City of Colleyville, TX, serving from 1980 to 1994 for 14 years. This role provided him with foundational skills in emergency response and teamwork, which he later applied in his technology-focused career.