Jacob Woode

About Jacob Woode

I am an Infrastructure Architect specializing in the physical engineering of high-performance cloud environments. My passion lies where the digital meets the physical designing the power, cooling, and structured cabling ecosystems that power the next generation of AI and Machine Learning.I recently joined Vultr as a Data Center Infrastructure Architect, where I design and deploy enterprise-grade server and network infrastructure across our global footprint. My focus is on scaling High-Performance Computing (HPC) clusters, optimizing thermal density for GPU workloads, and ensuring reliability for our cloud customers.Prior to Vultr, I spent over a decade architecting global infrastructure at IBM, managing critical data center operations and security/compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, SOC 2).CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:Directed global teams overseeing enterprise infrastructure and security, maintaining uptime and achieving comprehensive compliance across CISA, FedRAMP High, HiTrust, FISMA, PCI, ISO, SOC 3, and other frameworks.Architected and deployed NextGen Windows Security Systems and ITAR-certified IAM solutions, securing global authentication and access controls.Led enterprise-wide Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP infrastructure management with automation initiatives to streamline global datacenter expansions.Implemented Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM), reducing risk and standardizing change control across complex environments.Orchestrated swift recovery of worldwide systems during a major 2024 CrowdStrike incident, achieving a sub-4-hour Recovery Point Objective (RPO).Mentored cross-functional teams to build operational consistency and expertise in security and compliance domains.EXECUTIVE STRENGTHS: Compliance Management Security Architecture Active Directory Identity & Access Management Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Access Management Stakeholder Management Enterprise Messaging Platforms System IntegrationsKEY EXPERTISE: Data Center Infrastructure Design (DCIM) High-Performance Computing (HPC) Structured Cabling & Fiber Design Power & Thermal Management Capacity Planning & Forecasting Vendor & Supply Chain Management Mechanical/Electrical Infrastructure Disaster Recovery (Physical) Corporate Audits & Compliance Compliance Management End-User Training & Mentoring Infrastructure & Systems Management Identity & Access Management (IAM) Security Operations (SecOps) Incident Response (IR) Threat & Vulnerability Management IT Service Management (ITSM)

Experience

1. Data Center Architect

   Vultr

   Jan 2026 — Present · Orlando, FL, US

   Architecting high-density physical infrastructure to support global AI/ML cloud expansions.Designing rack elevations, power distribution, and thermal containment strategies for Nvidia HGX and AMD Instinct GPU clusters.Managing end-to-end supply chain logistics and hardware BOMs to ensure rapid capacity delivery.Partnering with facilities and network engineering to define cabling pathways and structured media for low-latency InfiniBand and Ethernet fabrics.Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions.

Education

• Tarrant County College

  Information Technology, Criminal Justice

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Microsoft Certified Professional
• System Deployment
• Servers
• Ieee 802.11
• System Migration
• Printers
• Iis
• Logistics Planning
• System Administration
• Vmware
• Networking
• Windows 7
• Saas
• Physical Security
• San
• Event Management
• Microsoft Exchange
• Computer Security
• IT Asset Management
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Mcp
• Process Management
• End User Support
• End User Training
• P2v
• Surveillance
• Mcsa
• Technical Support
• Voip
• Citrix
• Server Administration
• Software Documentation
• Operating Systems
• Exchange 2003
• Troubleshooting
• Disaster Recovery