Dajuan McDonald
Market Development at Corning | Data Center Strategy & Insights | Rice MBA | Army Veteran
- Role
- Data Center Market Development Manager at Corning Incorporated
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dajuan McDonald
I am a strategic analyst at Corning, dedicated to navigating the intersection of market intelligence, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. My work integrates technical network architecture with competitive intelligence to drive high-stakes business decisions.Currently, as a Market Development Analyst, I focus on evaluating global market trends and identifying growth opportunities that allow us to stay ahead in the fast-evolving data center landscape.Prior to this, I served as a Senior Specialist in Application Insight Research, where I- Owned the bottoms-up market modeling for the Hyperscale and Tier-2 data center sectors- Influenced executive decision making by translating infrastructure trends and market dynamics into actionable insights for resource allocation and customer prioritization- Streamlined decision-making by creating a unified intelligence framework adopted across the entire business unit.Before entering the private sector, I built a foundation of operational excellence as an Officer in the U.S. Army. Whether leading a 36-member reconnaissance platoon in the 4th Infantry Division or driving a 50% increase in mission accomplishment as a Recruiting Officer in Houston, I learned to lead through complexity and deliver results under pressure.Core Expertise- Market Intelligence: Hyperscale & Tier-2 data center landscape, competitive tracking, and growth strategy- Strategic Modeling: Bottoms-up forecasting, network architecture analysis, and data-driven storytelling- Operational Excellence: Strategic execution, cross-functional leadership, and resource optimization.I am passionate about bridging the gap between technical infrastructure trends and long-term business strategy. I thrive in environments where data-driven insights meet decisive leadership.
Experience
Data Center Market Development Manager
Jan 2026 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
Rice Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
University of South Carolina
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
2016 — 2020
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