Marco Sarkis

About Marco Sarkis

I’m a results-driven Data Center Operations Manager with over a decade of experience managing mission-critical environments in telecom and IT infrastructure. From Equinix’s high-availability IBX facilities in California to large-scale data centers in the Middle East, I’ve led cross-functional teams, managed multimillion-dollar OPEX/CAPEX budgets, and delivered zero-downtime performance in demanding operational environments.My background combines deep hands-on engineering expertise with leadership in vendor management, regulatory compliance (ISO, OSHA, NFPA), and incident response. I’ve successfully executed infrastructure upgrades, optimized maintenance programs, and driven long-term operational resilience.Currently based in California and open to global opportunities, I’m passionate about building reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure that powers the digital world.**Core Skills:**- Data Center Management | Mission-Critical Facilities- Preventive/Corrective Maintenance | Incident Management- Uptime SLA Adherence | Root Cause Analysis (RCA)- Vendor Contracts | Team Leadership & Mentorship- Power & Cooling Systems | DCIM | BMS | OPEX/CAPEX Strategy

Experience

1. Critical Facility Manager

   Equinix

   Mar 2025 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Manage HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime.• A highly skilled professional adept at optimizing facility operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO, OSHA, and NFPA, and managing multimillion-dollar budgets.• Exhibits strong leadership and communication abilities, consistently delivering cost-effective solutions while prioritizing the highest levels of safety and efficiency.• Demonstrates exceptional team management skills, leading customer operations engineers, critical facilities engineers, and cross-functional professionals. Prioritizes team safety and effectiveness and minimizes human error. Oversees personnel management, including performance evaluations, role positioning, employee reviews, mentoring, and professional development.• As a site manager, supervises preventative maintenance, develops operational plans, and implements innovative strategies to address potential issues. Prioritizes achieving zero downtime in critical facilities. Effectively communicates and coordinates incident response with on-site staff, overseeing root cause analysis and incident resolution. Implements emergency and disaster mitigation strategies.• Proven project management skills, including managing complex projects with budgets and scope and assigning work to teams. Collaborates effectively with global and regional teams on various initiatives and projects.• In service management, actively participates in discussions on fit-out in customer-licensed spaces from a data center perspective. Regularly meets with customers to build strong relationships and foster collaboration.• Exhibits vendor management expertise, overseeing contractor work and operations to ensure compliance with Equinix’s standards and policies. Conducts regular audits and assessments to maintain and enhance

Education

• Electrical and Communications Engineer

  Bachelor's degree, Electrical and Communications Engineer

  2002 — 2007

• IGCSE IN MHS

  High School

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Business Development
• IT Solutions & Optimization
• 3g
• IT Project & Program Management
• Leadership & Development
• Wireless
• Problem Solving
• Ccna
• Budgets
• Microsoft Office
• Mobile Communications
• Hsdpa
• Umts
• 2g
• Gsm
• Project Management
• Gprs
• Project Planning
• Cloud Computing
• Vendor Management
• Root-Cause Analysis & Resolution
• Telecommunications
• Strategic Analysis & Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Electronics