Brad Lewandowski

About Brad Lewandowski

Professional Summary Operations leader with 8+ years managing mission-critical datacenter infrastructure from hyperscale (11+ million servers at Meta) to specialized HPC environments systems at CGG). Proven track record delivering 100% SLA for incident management across global datacenter portfolios while bringing three datacenters to production ahead of schedule. Expert in AI/ML hardware operations, immersion cooling, and scaling operational processes through automation and vendor partnerships. Passionate about building reliable infrastructure that enables breakthrough technology. Key Achievements • Hyperscale Operations: Maintained 100% SLA for incident management while overseeing datacenter operations across Meta\'s global fleet of 11+ million servers • Rapid Deployment: Brought three datacenters to production-ready status ahead of SLA deadlines through strategic planning and cross-functional coordination • Specialized HPC Expertise: Previously managed fleet at CGG utilizing both traditional datacenter and innovative immersion cooling infrastructure • Diagnostic Excellence: Achieved 96% diagnostic accuracy while closing hardware tickets annually across diverse infrastructure platforms, minimizing MTTR and service disruptions • Innovation Leadership: Pioneered operational procedures for oil full-immersion cooling environments, modifying GPU hardware for unique thermal requirements Technical Skills Systems: Windows, Linux Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash Software & Tools: VMware, PXE, Puppet, Zabbix, Grafana (dashboarding & analytics), DCIM platforms Specializations: AI/ML hardware operations, OCP infrastructure, Immersion cooling (air & liquid), High-performance compute (HPC) Operations: Incident management & SLA delivery, Capacity planning, Vendor/partner relationship management, Supply chain coordination, Process automation & documentation Certifications: LE-1: Linux Essentials, ITIL Foundation Level, CompTIA Project+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Operations Specialist, CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialist

Experience

1. Production Operations Engineer

   Meta

   Jun 2023 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Lead operational strategy across Meta\'s global datacenter portfolio of 11+ million servers (owned facilities and colocation partners), defining SLAs, incident response protocols, and performance standards that ensure 99.99%+ uptime for mission-critical AI and infrastructure workloads • Incident Management SME with 100% SLA in monitoring and responding to alerts, incidents, follow-up tasks, and outages to minimize service disruptions • Perform routine hardware (AI, Supporting, OCP) infrastructure maintenance with a 96% diagnostic rate, closing over tickets annually • Manage strategic vendor relationships with hardware OEMs and colocation operators, maintaining alignment with Meta\'s operational goals and negotiating SLA terms for rapid deployment and maintenance cycles • Develop operational dashboards and reporting frameworks for executive visibility into fleet health, incident trends, and capacity utilization metrics • Communicate effectively with global teams to train for best practices and resolve challenges • Drive continuous improvement through automation development (Python, Bash), documenting operational playbooks that reduced mean time to repair by 30% and enabled seamless knowledge transfer across global operations teams • Ensure all activities comply with Meta\'s safety, security, and operational standards • Participate in audits and maintain accurate records of maintenance, incidents, and DCIM data • Ability to work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment with a focus on problemsolving and continuous improvement, including bringing three datacenters to production ready before SLA

Education

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Information Technology

Skills

• Petroleum Geology
• Core Analysis
• Gas
• Oil & Gas
• Onshore
• Geology
• Drilling
• Energy
• Networking
• Earth Science
• Comptia Security+
• Comptia Network+
• Petroleum
• Geophysics