Shaun Hare
About Shaun Hare
Shaun Hare is a Sr. Data Center Administrator at KLDiscovery, where he has worked since 2013. He oversees critical data center environments and has a background in applications development and data center management.
Work at KLDiscovery
Shaun Hare has served as a Senior Data Center Administrator at KLDiscovery since 2013. He is based in Eden Prairie, MN, where he oversees two mission-critical data center environments, each spanning 10,000 square feet. His responsibilities include managing the physical security of the data center, utilizing RemedyForce for service requests, and collaborating with vendors for data center installations. He has been instrumental in executing various projects that enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Education and Expertise
Shaun Hare studied at North Hennepin Community College, where he earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree. He also attended Anoka-Hennepin Technical College, achieving a certification as an IT Networking Professional from 2000 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise in data center management and operations.
Background
Prior to his role at KLDiscovery, Shaun Hare worked at UnitedHealth Group in various capacities, including Applications Developer, Training Administrator, and Reporting/Database Analyst from 2004 to 2008. He also served as a Data Center Capacity Coordinator at Kroll Ontrack from 2008 to 2013. His diverse experience in the healthcare and technology sectors has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of data center operations.
Achievements
During his tenure, Shaun Hare has led several significant projects. He executed a server virtualization project that transitioned legacy machines into virtual machines, optimizing space and power usage. He also led a server and storage power redundancy project, allowing for maintenance of UPS systems without service interruption. Additionally, he implemented a cooling analysis project that reduced power costs by shutting down unnecessary cooling units.