Tim Alfaro

About Tim Alfaro

I’ve spent over two decades at the intersection of engineering, business development, and program delivery — building and scaling some of the most critical multi-trillion dollar networks and infrastructure behind today’s largest platforms, including Microsoft, Oracle, Twitch, and AWS.My career began in data centers, managing assets, buildouts, and expansions. Over time, I moved into backbone networking and DCI, eventually leading full-lifecycle infrastructure programs across continents. For the past 12 years, I’ve driven global-scale capacity planning and delivery, where precision and on-time execution aren’t just objectives — they’re expectations.I’m the connector between engineering, business, and delivery. I stay close to the technical details to guide decision-making and use that credibility to build trust across every level — from vendors in the field to executives in the boardroom.A few highlights from my journey:• Built Microsoft’s first data centers and managed their core network lifecycle.• Developed Microsoft’s submarine cable portfolio, including their first greenfield investment (NCP) and transatlantic IRU capacity and then MAREA.• Helped Oracle launch its initial OCI regions, paving the way for an $8B cloud infrastructure business.• Expanded Twitch’s global network during the peak of the streaming era and post-COVID, then led its full integration into AWS.• Designed and scaled AWS’s first backbone optical network, adding petabits of capacity and growing exponentially since 2023.Today, I’m focused on AI data centers — the next evolution of hyperscale infrastructure. I’m deepening my expertise in AI deployment models and looking to contribute to teams that move fast, build big, and execute flawlessly. Open to conversations around hyperscale infrastructure, backbone networking, and AI data center program leadership.

Experience

1. Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   May 2022 — Present

   Fiber Delivery, Vendor Management, E2E Backbone Optical Network Lifecycle

Education

• Virginia Tech

  BS, Psychology

  2001 — 2005

Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Sharepoint
• Data Center
• Security
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Process Improvement
• Itil
• Service Delivery
• Business Analysis
• Program Management