Al Lai
About Al Lai
Al Lai is the Director of Infrastructure Operations at Russell Investments in Seattle, Washington, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in computer science and information management, with previous roles at Premera Blue Cross and Mayo Clinic.
Work at Russell Investments
Al Lai has served as the Director of Infrastructure Operations at Russell Investments since 2011. In this role, he oversees the infrastructure operations, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of the company's IT systems. His leadership contributes to the strategic management of technology resources, aligning them with the organization's goals. Based in Seattle, Washington, Lai has been instrumental in implementing operational improvements and optimizing infrastructure performance.
Previous Experience at Premera Blue Cross
Before joining Russell Investments, Al Lai worked at Premera Blue Cross from 2005 to 2011 as the Storage Engineering and Mainframe Support Manager. During his six years there, he managed storage solutions and provided support for mainframe operations. His experience in this role helped him develop a strong foundation in infrastructure management and support.
Experience at Mayo Clinic
Al Lai was employed at Mayo Clinic from 1999 to 2005 as the Windows Server Team Lead. In this position, he led a team responsible for managing Windows server environments. His work involved ensuring server reliability and performance, which contributed to the overall efficiency of the organization's IT operations.
Education and Expertise
Al Lai holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Victoria. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Management from the University of St. Thomas. Additionally, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in infrastructure operations and management.