Community Generated Content – Aligned Data Centers
We’re excited to introduce Billie Haggard, the Executive Vice President of Operations. He has had a remarkable journey from 14 years in the nuclear navy, operating nuclear power plants on submarines, to making a surprising career transition into the data center industry. Initially hesitant due to his lack of IT knowledge, Billie’s passion for…
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Employee Spotlight: Rick Sparkman
We’re excited to introduce Rick Sparkman, the Senior Director of Data Center Engineering at Aligned. Rick’s passion for engineering dates back to his high school days when he focused on electrical engineering, particularly in the field of power. After internships during college, he embarked on a 12-year career at Sage-Tulum Hill, where he specialized…
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Employee Spotlight: Zachary Bender
We’re excited to introduce Zachary Bender, an acceptance and risk manager at Align Data Centers. Zachary’s journey started with six years in the U.S. Navy as a nuclear electronics technician. Afterward, he ventured into the data center industry with a large hyperscaler, gaining experience as an operator and technician. His pursuit of more challenges…
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Employee Spotlight: Patrick Swan
We’re excited to introduce Patrick Swan, a dedicated facility manager with eight years of experience in the industry. Patrick’s journey in the field started as a low-entry level technician and gradually climbed the ranks to become a facility manager, handling critical and data infrastructure. He is passionate about his role at Aligned and cherishes…
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Employee Spotlight: Jordan Romo
We’re excited to introduce Jordan Romo, the manager of sales operations at Aligned. He shares insights about his background and career in the data center industry. Over the past seven years, he has worked in various roles at Aligned, including compliance, IT, and sales. A surprising fact about him is that he fosters around…
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Employee Spotlight: Jennifer Hartley, VP, Marketing
We’re excited to introduce our VP of Marketing, Jennifer Hartley. Jennifer collaborates closely with her brand strategy team to position Aligned’s services uniquely in the market. Their commitment to excellence ensures that every aspect of the brand resonates with customers, offering tailor-made solutions that surpass expectations. Jennifer’s focus on digital marketing and social media…
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Employee Spotlight: Chris Dove, Recruiting Manager
We’re excited to introduce you to Chris Dove, recruiting manager at Aligned, who brings a unique perspective to his role due to his background as a nuclear submarine electrician in the United States Navy. His transition from the military to biomedical field service engineering opened doors for him to further develop skills in communicating…
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