Gary Leecock
About Gary Leecock
Gary Leecock is the Data Center Building Manager at MassMutual Financial Group, overseeing data center operations, audits, and infrastructure management.
Title and Role at MassMutual Financial Group
Gary Leecock serves as the Data Center Building Manager at MassMutual Financial Group. In this role, he oversees various critical functions that ensure the efficient operation of the company's data centers. One of his primary responsibilities is leading the SOC1 audit for all data center controls, which is essential for maintaining regulatory compliance and operational integrity.
Background in Network Systems Support and Facilities Maintenance
Gary Leecock has a long-standing history with MassMutual Financial Group, having first joined the company in 1986. He initially worked as a Facilities Maintenance / Electrician for 14 years. From 2000 to 2002, he transitioned to a role in Network Systems Support. This extensive background has endowed him with a deep understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of maintaining data centers.
Management of Data Center Resources and Infrastructure
In his current role, Gary Leecock is responsible for managing multi-million dollar data center chargeback allocations to the proper IT cost centers and T-Codes. He monitors power and cooling infrastructure using various Facility Management software such as WebCTRL, StruxureWare, Power Monitoring Expert, and FM Systems. Additionally, he collaborates with facilities to automate electrical readings and emergency alerts for RDC’s, PDU’s, building loads, and HVAC loads.
Projects and Initiatives
Gary Leecock is actively involved in performing space and design utilization projects aimed at maximizing productivity and reducing costs across data centers in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Colorado, Arizona, and Tennessee. He is also responsible for managing office space within the data centers, which includes overseeing conference rooms, meeting areas, desks, storage, and multi-media needs. Moreover, he organizes data center tours for prospective clients, internal and external IT management, contractors, and vendors.
Financial and Administrative Responsibilities
Beyond his technical and managerial duties, Gary Leecock handles financial and administrative tasks related to data center services. His responsibilities include submitting invoices for payment for contracted work and managing various budgetary allocations to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.