Ron Bright
About Ron Bright
Ron Bright serves as the Director of Data Center Services at W.R. Berkley, where he has worked since 2012. He has extensive experience in data center operations and network management, having previously held senior roles at Wawa, Discover Financial Services, and Chase.
Current Role at W.R. Berkley
Ron Bright serves as the Director of Data Center Services at W.R. Berkley, a position he has held since 2012. In this role, he oversees the data center operations and the deployment of technology strategies across the organization. His responsibilities include managing infrastructure personnel and ensuring compliance with audit initiatives. Bright's leadership has been instrumental in optimizing operational efficiency and resource allocation within the data center.
Previous Experience at Wawa, Inc.
Before joining W.R. Berkley, Ron Bright worked at Wawa, Inc. as the Network Operations Center (NOC)/Data Center Senior Manager from 2009 to 2011. During his tenure, he managed a team of 45 infrastructure personnel, including five managers. His focus was on deploying technology strategies for IT platforms throughout the organization, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Wawa's data center operations.
Educational Background
Ron Bright studied at Goldey-Beacom College, where he earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Project Management from the University of Delaware in 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in data center services and network operations.
Notable Achievements in Data Center Operations
Throughout his career, Ron Bright has led significant initiatives in data center operations. He successfully maintained audit and compliance initiatives, including the implementation of multi-factor authentication and always-on VPN services. He also spearheaded the build-out of a new $20 million production data center in Wilmington, Delaware, and a disaster recovery site in Des Moines, Iowa, completing the projects on time and within budget.
Experience at Discover Financial Services
Ron Bright spent 24 years at Discover Financial Services, where he held the position of IT Network Operations Manager from 1985 to 2009. His long tenure involved overseeing network operations and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of IT services. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in data center management and operations.