Dana Thorson
Director - Data Centers and Mainframe Operations @Colorado Governor\'s Office Of Information Technology
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WORK HISTORY
Director - Data Centers and Mainframe Operations @Colorado Governor\'s Office Of Information Technology
Denver, CO, US
Responsible for the strategic direction, organizational leadership, and tactical execution of operations in support of multiple enterprise platforms for the State of Colorado to include; 41 personnel and their effort to run efficient and secure day-to-day operations of two co-location data centers, mainframe operations, two print operations teams, a Splunk integrations team, and the Operations Control Center for the Colorado Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT).• Managed a $5.8M budget authorization to upgrade a primary data center siteo Coordinated with planners, electrical and mechanical engineers, and product vendors, to plan and implement one of the largest upgrade projects in the 11 year history of OITo Replaced entire data center electrical infrastructure, implementing separate A/B power delivery to every equipment cabinet, with ZERO unplanned outageso Re-engineered entire floor-space layout, utilizing hot aisle containment technologieso Improved PUE from 2.1 to 1.6o Implemented security upgrades including integrated badge access and video monitoringo Updated fire suppression control systemso Completed the project on time and under budget, all while under COVID-19 protocols with ZERO cases of on-site infection• Passed multiple security background checks • Supervised and coordinated activities of contractors engaged in the maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems. Inspected all work performed by outside contractors/ vendors at completion and ensured that standards of workmanship and safety were maintained.• Managed an effective transition to remote work in support of the 2020 Pandemic protocols, resulting in zero productivity loss.• Developed, managed, and reviewed organizational operations initiatives and projects to ensure desired result through proper resource management• Managed multiple operational budget lines, totaling over $4M
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT), Advanced Networking
Arriba Flagler High School
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
SKILLS
ABOUT DANA THORSON
Information security and Information Assurance professional. 12 years leadership experience in high-stress environment. Previous Top Secret clearance and Security+ certification.Information Technology professional with over 23 years of work experience. 21 years of military experience with communications electronics and submarine network administration to include information security and cryptographic control and management.Currently focusing on infrastructure management and modernization. Responsible for setting and maintaining industry best practices and standards with regards to data center management and access control.
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