Scott Ublacker

About Scott Ublacker

Technical Program & Operations Leader driving infrastructure strategy, machine learning deployment readiness, and driving global infrastructure and ML deployment programs within highly complex, cross-functional environments.Currently at Google, I lead programs within the Machine Learning Supply Chain & Operations org — partnering closely with engineering, product, procurement, and operations teams to drive global ML deployment feasibility, accelerate capacity delivery, and operationalize cross-functional programs at scale.I work across both physical infrastructure and software, collaborating directly with software engineers and product managers to build internal tools, automate deployment workflows, and create operational platforms that enable faster and smarter infrastructure growth.Prior to Google, I led infrastructure delivery programs at Amazon Web Services, owning end-to-end technical program management across AWS GovCloud’s/Commercial US West region — partnering with construction, commissioning, controls, networking, and design engineering teams to deliver critical data center infrastructure.Earlier in my career, I built and led engineering teams in the maritime and defense sectors, including serving as a US Naval Port Engineer overseeing $1.5B warship modernization program and leading a 20-person engineering team. I thrive in environments that require solving complex problems, aligning diverse stakeholders, and building systems that scale.My passion is building programs, teams, and operational models that remove friction, accelerate delivery, and create clarity in chaos.Core Strengths: • Infrastructure Strategy & Machine Learning Deployment Operations • Infrastructure Deployment in Third Party Data Centers (Collocations) • Cross-Org Program Leadership & Governance • Partnering with Software Engineering & Product Teams to Build Internal Tools & Operational Platforms • Scaling Systems, Teams, and Processes Globally • Executive Stakeholder Management & Decision Enablement • Building Scalable Programs & Operational Playbooks from 0→1 • Data Center & Cloud Infrastructure ExpertiseCredentials: • BS in Systems Engineering — US Merchant Marine Academy • MBA in Entrepreneurship & Leadership — Arizona State University • PMP Certified - Project Management Institute • Former Naval Officer (Strategic Sealift Officer Program)Always open to connecting with operators, builders, and technical leaders scaling ambitious infrastructure and operations programs.

Experience

1. Technical Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives Lead

   Google

   Feb 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   SMART (Simulation, Modeling, Automation, Robotics, & Technology)Data Center Innovation

Education

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership

• Harvard Business School Online

  CORe Credential of Readiness

  2020 — 2020

• United States Merchant Marine Academy

  Bachelor of Science Systems Marine Engineering, Concentration in Offshore Engineering