David Kruse
About David Kruse
David Kruse is a Data Center Manager with extensive experience in managing infrastructure components and Windows Server. He has a strong background in energy management, fiber optics, and VMware technologies, and has worked in various roles within the data center industry since 2007.
Work at DataBank
David Kruse has been employed at DataBank, Ltd. as a Data Center Manager since 2020. In this role, he oversees the operations and management of data center facilities in Irvine, California. His responsibilities include ensuring the reliability and efficiency of infrastructure components, such as generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), static transfer switches (STS), and automatic transfer switches (ATS). Kruse applies his extensive experience in managing fiber optics and VMware technologies to enhance data center performance.
Education and Expertise
David Kruse has a solid educational background in information technology. He studied IT at Stanbridge College from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he attended Orange Coast College, where he completed studies in Cisco CCNA from 2009 to 2011 and Juniper Enterprise Router Configuration in 2011. He furthered his education at Coastline Community College, focusing on VMware in 2012. His expertise encompasses energy management and resiliency projects within data centers, as well as managing mechanical systems and networking.
Background
David Kruse's career in data center management began at Latisys, where he worked as a NOC Coordinator from 2007 to 2015. He then transitioned to Zayo Group, serving as a Data Center Manager from 2017 to 2020 and previously as a Datacenter Technician from 2015 to 2017. His experience spans over a decade in the data center industry, with a focus on infrastructure management and operational efficiency.
Technical Skills
David Kruse possesses a range of technical skills relevant to data center operations. He is proficient in managing Windows Server environments and has expertise in handling Domain Name System (DNS) and Active Directory services. His knowledge extends to managing infrastructure components, including generators and UPS systems, as well as experience with VMware technologies. Kruse's background also includes managing fiber optics and mechanical systems within data center environments.