Ken Patchett
About Ken Patchett
Ken Patchett serves as the VP of Data Center Infrastructure at Lambda, where he has worked since 2023. With extensive experience in the data center industry, he has held leadership positions at major companies including Amazon, Oracle, and Facebook.
Work at Lambda
Ken Patchett serves as the Vice President of Data Center Infrastructure at Lambda, a position he has held since 2023. His role is based in San Jose, California, and operates in a hybrid work environment. In this capacity, he oversees critical infrastructure operations and strategic initiatives within the data center sector.
Previous Experience in Data Center Management
Prior to joining Lambda, Ken Patchett held several significant positions in the data center industry. He worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) as the Manager of Construction from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he served as the Director of Data Center Services at Amazon from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Oracle as Vice President lasted from 2019 to 2021, and he was a Senior Director at Facebook from 2010 to 2017. His extensive background includes roles at Google, Microsoft, and Compaq Computer Corporation.
Education and Expertise
Ken Patchett studied Mechanical Engineering at New Mexico State University from 1987 to 1989. His educational background supports his extensive experience in data center operations and management. He has developed expertise in global vendor management, compliance, and tooling development for data centers.
Achievements in Data Center Operations
Ken Patchett has direct organizational responsibility for managing up to 550 personnel and an operational budget exceeding 800 million dollars. He has nearly 1 Gigawatt of global data center experience, covering over 65 unique data center sites worldwide. He has played a key role in creating community outreach programs and public relations for hyperscale data center sites.
Contributions to Data Center Tools and Processes
Throughout his career, Ken Patchett has been instrumental in the creation and onboarding of new data center tools, processes, and procedures. His initiatives aim to enhance product delivery and operational efficiency within the data center environment.