Perry Lucas
About Perry Lucas
Perry Lucas serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology Operations and Facilities at Spanx, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in IT management and operations, with previous roles at EY and various technology firms.
Work at Spanx
Perry Lucas currently serves as the Sr. Director of Information Technology Operations & Facilities at Spanx, a position he has held since 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. His role involves overseeing IT operations and facilities management, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational standards. Previously, he worked at Spanx as the Director of Information Technology Operations from 2021 to 2023, where he initiated the formalization of IT Service Management (ITSM) processes. He also directed strategic remediation efforts with the security team, significantly enhancing the company's cybersecurity posture. Additionally, he led the Azure cloud transformation, enabling Spanx to become a data-driven organization and modernized the network infrastructure to improve reliability and security.
Education and Expertise
Perry Lucas holds an MBA in Management of Technology from Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, which he completed from 2019 to 2020. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology from the University of Phoenix. His educational background includes studies in Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a focus on Psychology and English at Virginia Tech. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in technology operations and management.
Professional Background
Perry Lucas has a diverse professional background in information technology and operations management. Before joining Spanx, he worked at EY in various roles, including Innovation Enablement, Lab Services Leader, and Global WAN, Data Center, & Network Performance Engineering Lead from 2005 to 2015. He also served as a Senior Consultant at Unisys and as Network Operations Manager at Linear Technologies, Inc. His early career included a position as a Beta Tester at GameSpy Industries. Additionally, he has been the Chief Information Officer at Degy Booking International / Degy Entertainment since 2017.
Achievements in IT Operations
Throughout his career, Perry Lucas has made significant contributions to IT operations and management. At Spanx, he led the Azure cloud transformation, which positioned the company to leverage data effectively. He oversaw the modernization of the network infrastructure, incorporating advanced technologies to enhance performance. His efforts in formalizing IT Service Management (ITSM) processes improved service delivery and standardized operations. These initiatives reflect his commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and security in the organizations he has worked with.