John Connor
About John Connor
John Connor is a Network Project Manager with over 30 years of experience in Information Technology project management. He has worked for various companies, including Fidelity Information Services and Acxiom, and specializes in project planning, IT outsourcing, and network design.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
John Connor currently serves as a Network Project Manager - Global at Vantage Data Centers, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing network projects on a global scale, contributing to the company's data center operations. His work involves managing project charters, plans, and budgets, as well as ensuring effective end-user training and support.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current role, John Connor accumulated extensive experience in various positions within the information technology sector. He worked as a Consultant at Fidelity Information Services, Inc. for six months in 2006. He also served as a Project Manager at Acxiom for 11 months in 2005. His tenure at Fidelity National Information Services as a Network Consultant lasted four years, from 2000 to 2004. Additionally, he worked at Alltel Information Services for five years as a Network Consultant from 1995 to 2000, and at Beverly Enterprises for one year in a similar role from 1994 to 1995.
Education and Expertise
John Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting from the University of Montevallo, where he studied from 1982 to 1987. He has over 30 years of experience in information technology project management and implementation. His areas of specialization include project charter development, project planning, end-user training, budgeting, tracking, IT outsourcing, ITIL, LAN/WAN design, and sales support. He also possesses a strong background in Internet and Web technologies.
Certifications and Professional Development
John Connor is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), which signifies his expertise in project management principles and practices. This certification complements his extensive experience in leading teams through significant projects, including the build-out and migration to new data center facilities and the replacement of data center networking infrastructure.