Gary Wersan
About Gary Wersan
Gary Wersan serves as the Vice President of Data Center Planning at Reuters, where he has worked since 2001. He has extensive experience in data center strategy, including managing over 200 data center consolidations and migrations worldwide.
Current Role at Reuters
Gary Wersan serves as the Vice President of Data Center Planning at Reuters, a position he has held since 2001. With over two decades of experience in this role, he is based in Hauppauge, NY. His responsibilities include overseeing the strategic planning and operational management of data centers, ensuring efficient and effective data center operations.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Gary Wersan worked at Thomson Reuters as the Director of Data Center Strategy & Rationalization from 1998 to 2014. During his 16 years in this position, he was instrumental in directing the consolidation, migration, or closure of over 200 data centers globally. His work significantly impacted the company's data center operations and strategy.
Education and Expertise
Gary Wersan studied at Dowling College, where he earned degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in managing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) facilities and services for data centers. He specializes in risk analysis and risk mitigation planning, particularly in the context of data center migrations and consolidations.
Skills in IT Asset Management
Gary has extensive experience in IT asset inventory and management applications. His skills in this area support effective tracking and management of IT resources, contributing to overall data center efficiency. Additionally, he has developed real estate exit strategies for data centers, showcasing his strategic planning capabilities.