Paul Stone
About Paul Stone
Paul Stone serves as the Senior Director of Data Centre Operations Europe at DataBank, Ltd., where he has worked since 2021. He specializes in Inline Amplification systems and has extensive experience in compliance management and civil construction related to data center operations.
Work at DataBank
Paul Stone serves as the Senior Director of Data Centre Operations Europe at DataBank, Ltd. since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations in London, United Kingdom, focusing on the design, specification, and construction of Inline Amplification (ILA) systems. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and compliance of data center operations, leveraging his extensive background in the industry.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Paul Stone held various roles in the telecommunications and data center sectors. He worked at Zayo Group as European OSP Manager from 2000 to 2020, where he managed operations for 20 years. He also served as Senior Project Manager at AboveNet from 2000 to 2008 and as ISP Manager at WorldCom from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, he was involved in major projects and customer implementations at AboveNet Communications UK Limited from 2009 to 2012.
Education and Expertise
Paul Stone studied at Erith College of Technology, completing a City & Guilds program from 1981 to 1985. He possesses extensive expertise in compliance management, specifically in ISO, OHSAS, SOC, and PCI standards. His educational background supports his significant skills in civil construction management, particularly related to data center operations.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Paul Stone has a strong background in fiber optics and network design and implementation. He specializes in managing co-location facilities within data centers, utilizing his knowledge in the design and build of Inline Amplification (ILA) systems. His technical skills contribute to the effective management of data center operations.