Francisco Macedo
About Francisco Macedo
Francisco Macedo serves as the Director of Infrastructure at RaceTrac, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT infrastructure and data management. He has held various roles in notable companies, specializing in hybrid architectures and complex migrations of back-end infrastructures.
Current Role at RaceTrac
Francisco Macedo serves as the Director of Infrastructure at RaceTrac, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's IT infrastructure and ensuring the seamless integration of various technologies. His expertise in blending on-premises solutions with cloud-native technologies is crucial for creating hybrid architectures that support RaceTrac's operational needs.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure
Prior to his current role, Francisco Macedo worked in various capacities within the IT infrastructure domain. He served as the Sr. Data Infrastructure Manager at RaceTrac for four months in 2022. His career includes significant roles such as Database Services Manager at APCO Holdings, LLC from 2017 to 2022, and Sr. Lead Global Database Architect at Recall from 2008 to 2014. His extensive experience spans over 20 years in the IT infrastructure and data space.
Educational Background
Francisco Macedo studied at George Mason University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems (B.S. MIS) from 1992 to 1996. His education in Decision Sciences and Information Systems laid the foundation for his career in IT infrastructure and data management.
Expertise in Data Management
Francisco Macedo specializes in orchestrating complex migrations of back-end infrastructures. He focuses on transitioning from traditional data centers to cloud-based architectures, strategically enhancing system resilience and availability through infrastructure transitions. His skills include the design and implementation of migration processes for mission-critical data and application environments.
Career Timeline and Roles
Throughout his career, Francisco Macedo has held various positions that highlight his expertise in database management and infrastructure. He began as a Database Administrator at Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria from 1998 to 2000, followed by roles at Microtec and Unisource. His experience includes managing database operations at Bridge2 Solutions and serving as a Data Architect at Credigy for a brief period in 2003.