Robert Pryor
About Robert Pryor
Robert Pryor serves as the Vice President of Digital Infrastructure at Converge Technology Solutions Corp., where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in server provisioning, virtualization, and enterprise systems management, having previously held positions at Key Information Systems and CB Richard Ellis.
Current Role at Converge Technology Solutions Corp
Robert Pryor serves as the Vice President of Digital Infrastructure for IBM Systems at Converge Technology Solutions Corp. He has held this position since 2018. In this role, he oversees digital infrastructure initiatives and strategies, focusing on optimizing technology solutions for the organization.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Robert Pryor worked at Key Information Systems as the Director of Professional Services for 13 years, starting in 2011. He also held the position of Manager of Enterprise Systems at CB Richard Ellis from 2003 to 2010, where he contributed to significant integration tasks during the acquisition of the Trammel Crow Company.
Education and Expertise
Robert Pryor studied at California State University, Fullerton, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information Systems from 1995 to 1997. He also attended Cypress College, achieving an Associate of Arts degree in Transfer Degree from 1992 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in digital infrastructure and enterprise systems.
Technical Contributions
Robert Pryor has developed and documented server provisioning processes using HP Rapid Deployment. He implemented HP blade technology in two data centers, supporting over 200 blades within 27 blade enclosures. Additionally, he led the design and implementation of VMware ESX 3.5, converting 150 physical servers to virtual machines, and reduced the data center footprint by consolidating servers.
Team Management and Operations
In his current role, Robert manages a team of six engineers responsible for supporting 1,100 servers across two data centers and 150 remote offices. His leadership in managing technical teams contributes to the efficient operation of digital infrastructure within the organization.