Hans Rovers
About Hans Rovers
Hans Rovers is an ITC Site Manager at Liberty Global, with extensive experience in project management and datacenter operations. He has held various roles in the telecommunications sector, including positions at KPN Telecom, Ziggo, and Compertius, and has a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
Current Role at Liberty Global
Hans Rovers serves as the ITC Site Manager at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is operationally responsible for the datacenter infrastructure that spans 1300m2, which hosts test environments for cable operators across Europe. His responsibilities include overseeing the high-level design of datacenters and ensuring the efficient operation of facilities.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Prior to his current role, Hans Rovers accumulated extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Ziggo as the A.i. Technical Facility Manager from 2014 to 2016, where he managed the design and realization of multiple telecom equipment rooms. His earlier positions include Senior Project Manager at KPN Telecom and Project Manager at Multikabel, where he contributed to various projects in network transport and datacenter management.
Educational Background
Hans Rovers studied at Technische Hogeschool Dordrecht, where he earned a degree in Technische Natuurkunde, achieving ing. from 1980 to 1984. He also attended MTS Breda, completing a program in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 1976 to 1979. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in technology and telecommunications.
Project Management Expertise
Throughout his career, Hans Rovers has demonstrated strong project management skills. He managed the installation of a new operational datacenter for BSkyB at Schiphol-Rijk from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he has replaced critical systems in live datacenters, such as a 1 MW cooling system and a Building Management System, showcasing his ability to handle complex projects under tight deadlines.
Consulting and Auditing Experience
Hans Rovers has a background in consulting, having worked as a Datacenter Consultant and Project Manager at Compertius from 2010 to 2013. He has also audited several datacenters for a mobile telecom provider and performed energy scans aimed at improving energy efficiency. His experience in consulting has equipped him with insights into optimizing datacenter operations.