Jim Silva
About Jim Silva
Jim Silva serves as the Enterprise Data Center Manager at Sutter Health, where he has worked since 2014. With a background in data protection and infrastructure management, he has held various roles in the technology sector, including previous positions at LTS- Ledcor Technical Services and Enron Broadband Services.
Work at Sutter Health
Jim Silva has been serving as the Enterprise Data Center Manager at Sutter Health since 2014. In this role, he directly manages data protection teams that oversee backups and restorative capabilities for tier 0 through 2 data applications. His responsibilities include leading the development of a disaster recovery function within the data center team. Silva has played a significant role in enhancing backup technologies by implementing Veritas Netbackup and IBM Spectrum Protect. His tenure at Sutter Health spans a decade, contributing to the organization's data management and infrastructure strategies.
Previous Experience in Data Management
Before his current position, Jim Silva worked at Sutter Health as an Enterprise Infrastructure Architect from 2011 to 2014. He also held the position of Director of US Western Operations at LTS- Ledcor Technical Services from 2004 to 2011. Silva's earlier roles include serving as a Senior Field Engineer at Enron Broadband Services and Electric Lightwave. His extensive experience in data management and infrastructure design has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead large-scale projects and initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Jim Silva earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Media Production from California State University-Sacramento, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Phoenix between 2003 and 2005. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data center management and operational strategies.
Achievements in Cost Savings and Infrastructure Development
Throughout his career, Jim Silva has achieved notable cost savings initiatives, totaling over 4% of the total operating budget during his time at Sutter Health. He has also led the development of critical infrastructure projects, serving as the lead design and deployment contact for two data center build-outs, each exceeding 15,000 square feet. His contributions have significantly impacted operational efficiency and data management capabilities.