Michael Blair
Data Center Project Manager @ION
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WORK HISTORY
Data Center Project Manager @ION
Somerset, NJ, US
Led enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization during multiple M&A cycles, integrating acquired entities into ION’s global ecosystem.Consolidated services across data centers, networks, and application platforms, reducing overhead while strengthening resilience and compliance.Directed migration of a 124‑rack enterprise data center, transitioning servers and 136 client circuits with zero downtime—ensuring uninterrupted mission‑critical services.Enhanced inter‑COLO GWAN connectivity across the Americas and Asia, improving scalability and achieving significant cost savings.Oversee 20–30 concurrent initiatives across the Americas, including client connectivity, exchange migrations, infrastructure upgrades, and data center transitions.Optimized market data and access services by consolidating redundant systems and aligning with providers (OptionsIT, PICO, ICE, TNS, BTR), delivering measurable savings and improved performance.Championed enterprise cloud integration, merging acquired data centers into unified COLO environments to streamline operations and strengthen scalability.Developed executive dashboards translating technical initiatives into clear impact metrics, enabling C‑suite stakeholders to track ROI and guide investment decisions.Established a centralized SharePoint knowledge hub, scaling across EMEA and APAC to improve transparency and operational consistency.Managed telecommunications vendor relationships to ensure optimal service delivery, cost efficiency, and contract compliance.
EDUCATION
Chubb Institute
Data Center Support
IPC Systems
Alliance MX
New York University
Project Management
SKILLS
ABOUT MICHAEL BLAIR
With over 10 years at ION, I lead enterprise-scale infrastructure modernization initiatives, focusing on seamless integration during M&A cycles and optimizing global ecosystems. My work emphasizes resilience, compliance, and cost efficiency through consolidating data centers, networks, and application platforms. I specialize in managing large-scale migrations, including transitioning over servers and enhancing inter-COLO connectivity across the Americas and Asia. By overseeing 20–30 concurrent initiatives, I contribute to improved scalability and operational excellence in client connectivity, infrastructure upgrades, and exchange migrations.
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