John Rozada
About John Rozada
John Rozada is a Data Center Manager with over 12 years of experience at DataBank, Ltd. in McLean, VA, where he leads tech teams, manages schedules, and ensures compliance through meticulous documentation and operational procedures.
Work at DataBank
John Rozada has been employed at DataBank, Ltd. as a Data Center Manager since 2012. In this role, he oversees the operations of the data center in McLean, VA. His responsibilities include managing employee schedules, leading tech teams in customer installations, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. Rozada actively collaborates with vendors to maintain continuous data center operations and assists sales teams by conducting tours for potential customers.
Education and Expertise
John Rozada holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Product Design from Virginia Tech, where he studied from 1998 to 2003. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Saint Leo University, completing his studies between 2013 and 2015. Rozada is currently pursuing Comptia Security+ certification and learning Linux Red Hat to enhance his technical skills and career development.
Background
Before joining DataBank, John Rozada worked at Windstream, where he successfully led a tech team in completing new customer installations. He was responsible for preparing for auditing events and scheduling yearly maintenance to ensure compliance with industry standards. During his early career, he created documentation such as WIKIs and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to facilitate daily operations.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Rozada has demonstrated strong attention to detail and compliance by gathering and developing materials necessary for passing security audits. He has developed operating procedures and maintained accurate records to ensure uninterrupted operations within the data center. His contributions have played a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency and compliance in his current and previous roles.