Hassan Marcus
About Hassan Marcus
Hassan Marcus is the Manager of Colocation Data Centers Operations for Abu Dhabi and Northern Emirates at du, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Swansea University and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, specializing in the application of artificial intelligence in smart energy.
Work at du
Hassan Marcus currently holds the position of Manager for Colocation Data Centers Operations at du, overseeing operations in Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates. He has been in this role since 2021. His responsibilities include driving data center operations to meet industry performance and quality standards. He is also tasked with forecasting and maintaining the operational expenditure (OPEX) budget for data center activities, ensuring adequate funding for support contracts and overall operations.
Education and Expertise
Hassan Marcus has a strong educational background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) from Swansea University. He furthered his studies at the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York, where he obtained a Master's degree focusing on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Smart Energy. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Petroleum Training Institute in Nigeria.
Background
Prior to his current role at du, Hassan Marcus worked at High Power Services LLC in Dubai. He served as the Manager of the Electrical & Network Engineering Department from 2020 to 2021 and as the Head of the Electrical Maintenance Unit from 2017 to 2020. His experience in these positions contributed to his expertise in managing electrical systems and engineering operations.
Achievements
In his current role, Hassan Marcus is responsible for overseeing data center operations programs aimed at achieving 100% uptime and compliance with service level agreements (SLAs). He is involved in reviewing and validating periodic and ad-hoc reports related to data center activities, focusing on improving operational efficiency. His efforts also include engaging teams in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance customer experience and revenue generation.