Reuben Thissen
About Reuben Thissen
Reuben Thissen serves as the Vice President of Innovation and Engineering at STACK Infrastructure, where he has worked since 2022. With over two decades of experience in electrical engineering and operations management, he has held various roles at Microsoft and other organizations, contributing significantly to critical environment operations.
Current Role at STACK Infrastructure
Reuben Thissen serves as Vice President of Innovation and Engineering at STACK Infrastructure, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving innovative solutions and engineering practices within the organization. His transition from critical operations to innovation reflects his commitment to advancing infrastructure technology and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Thissen has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Critical Environment Operations Manager for five months in 2019, overseeing critical operations in the San Antonio area. He also served as a Senior Electrical Engineer from 2012 to 2015 and as a Regional Critical Environment Program Manager from 2015 to 2019, contributing to infrastructure management across the Americas.
Education and Expertise
Reuben Thissen is currently pursuing a degree in Energy and Sustainability Policy at Penn State World Campus, which he began in 2022. He previously studied Electrical Engineering at Bellevue College, completing his studies in 2007. Additionally, he earned an Associate of Arts in General Studies from Northwest Vista College, studying from 2010 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in electrical engineering and sustainability.
Background in Electrical Engineering
Thissen has over two decades of experience in electrical engineering and operations management. His career includes roles such as Electrical Project Engineer at Corporate Office Properties Trust and Commissioning Agent/Field Engineer at Sigma Six Solutions. His foundational experience includes serving as an Electrician's Mate-Nuclear in the US Navy from 2000 to 2006, where he gained expertise in nuclear electrical systems.
Career Progression at STACK Infrastructure
At STACK Infrastructure, Reuben Thissen has held several key positions. He served as Director of Critical Operations from 2019 to 2020 before becoming Vice President of Critical Operations from 2020 to 2022. His career progression within the company illustrates his capability in managing critical operations and leading innovative engineering initiatives.