Norman Cooper, Cdctp
About Norman Cooper, Cdctp
Norman Cooper is a Critical Infrastructure Engineer with extensive experience in data center operations and management. He has held various engineering roles across multiple companies, including DataBank, CyrusOne, and CBRE, and has a strong educational background in engineering and computer information systems.
Current Role at DataBank
Norman Cooper serves as a Critical Infrastructure Engineer at DataBank, a position he has held since 2022. He is responsible for managing the daily operations and maintenance of an 18 MW data center located in Houston, Texas. His role includes overseeing critical infrastructure systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at JLL
Prior to his current role, Norman worked at JLL as the Chief Engineer at DataBank for seven months in 2022. This site was formerly owned by CyrusOne and is located in Houston, Texas. During his tenure, he contributed to the management of engineering operations and facility maintenance.
Career at CyrusOne
Norman's career includes significant experience at CyrusOne, where he worked for four years from 2014 to 2018. He held various roles including Commissioning Project Manager, Lead Facility Technician, and Facility Technician III. His responsibilities involved overseeing commissioning processes and ensuring the operational efficiency of data center facilities.
Education and Training
Norman Cooper's educational background includes studies at multiple institutions. He attended the Texas Engineering Extension Service of Texas A & M and completed a program at the Stationary Engineer Apprentice School. He also studied Computer Information Systems at San Jacinto College. Additionally, he has undergone continuous training and mentoring, particularly for junior team members at CyrusOne.
Experience in Data Center Operations
Throughout his career, Norman has accumulated extensive experience in data center operations. He worked at CBRE as an Operating Engineer from 2012 to 2014 and later as the Data Center M&E Team Lead at CyrusOne from 2018 to 2021. His roles have consistently focused on ensuring the operational integrity and efficiency of critical infrastructure in data centers.