Judd Garner
About Judd Garner
Judd Garner serves as the Senior Director of Operations at Recovery Point Systems, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in IT infrastructure and engineering, having held various leadership roles at companies such as TierPoint and Farmers Insurance.
Work at Recovery Point Systems
Judd Garner serves as the Sr Director of Operations at Recovery Point Systems, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and ensures the effective delivery of services. Garner's leadership has contributed to the company's operational efficiency. He received the 2023 Leadership Award at Recovery Point Systems, recognizing his contributions to the organization.
Previous Experience at TierPoint
Garner has extensive experience at TierPoint, where he held multiple roles. He worked as Sr. Manager - Infrastructure Engineering Services from 2016 to 2018, followed by a promotion to Sr Director - Engineering Services from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he served as Director - Engineering Services from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at TierPoint spanned six years, during which he played a key role in engineering services.
Career Background in IT Infrastructure
Garner has a robust background in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. He worked at SandRidge Energy as Sr. Manager IT Infrastructure & CyberSecurity from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he was at Farmers Insurance for a total of 14 years, serving as Director of IT Infrastructure from 2011 to 2014 and as Sr. Systems & Storage Engineer from 2000 to 2011. His early career included a position as Systems Engineer - Information Security at Hertz from 1997 to 2000.
Education and Certifications
Judd Garner studied at Cameron University, where he earned an Associate in Applied Science in Information Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, both completed between 1991 and 1995. He holds multiple certifications, including VMware Technical Solutions Professional, EMC Proven Professional in Information Storage and Management, and IBM Certified System Administrator for AIX 7. Additionally, he is certified in various IT disciplines, including ITIL, Scrum, and Lean Six Sigma.
Professional Achievements
Garner has received several professional certifications that highlight his expertise in IT and operations. He is recognized as a Zerto Certified Associate and has earned the Red Hat Certified Technician and System Administrator certifications. His qualifications also include certifications as an AIX Systems Administrator, Solaris Administrator, and Certified Data Center Professional. These achievements reflect his commitment to professional development in the IT field.