Doug Jaworski

Current

Data Center Technology Expert at Jaworski LLC

Past

Director, Infrastructure Services at Orbitz
Director, Infrastructure and Systems Operations at Edmunds.com
Director, Technology Operations at Experian Consumer Direct

Manager, Website Operations at Move.com
Manager, System Operations at ZipRealty

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Education

Grand Valley State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Doug Jaworski’s Summary

I am a detail-oriented information technology expert with over twelve years of leadership experience. Expertise includes a diverse business background and knowledge of Infrastructure Services, Information Technology, Operations Management and Data Center Operations and Design experience. I have a track record for delivering highly effective solutions that lower operational expenses and excellent negotiations and relationship management experience.

Doug Jaworski’s Specialties:

Green Technologies, Data Center Strategies, Energy Efficiencies, Technology Roadmap, Risk Avoidance

Doug Jaworski’s Experience

Data Center Technology Expert

Jaworski LLC

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)

Strategic Data Center Consulting

Data Center Feasibility Studies and Project Cost Budgeting
- Data Center Strategy and Budget Requirements
- Long Term Strategy and Financial Analysis
- Develop Business Case and Establish Financial Drivers
- Data Center Availability and Risk Assessment

Site Selection
- Assist in RFP and Site Selection Process
- Data Center Relocation Evaluation and Planning
- Client Advocate for Data Center Technologies
- Subject Matter Expert Representation of Clients Interests

Design/Build
- Utilization of Industry Best Practices in the Design and Development of Data Center Strategy
- Data Center Design and Engineering Solutions
- Technology and Facility Design Criteria

Program Management
- Project Management and Integration Services
- Deployment and Execution Planning

Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
Director, Infrastructure Services

Orbitz

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; oww; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

April 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 10 months)

Directed the strategic data center initiatives to improve operations and reduce operating expenses. Introduced energy-efficient best practices through best of breed deployment of systems and infrastructure and developed environmentally friendly green technology strategies.
Director, Infrastructure and Systems Operations

Edmunds.com

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 5 months)

Directed the activities of Network, Systems Engineering, Information Technology and Security Services organizations. Architected and managed a scalable and dynamic hosting infrastructure and deployment services model greatly improving deployment.
Director, Technology Operations

Experian Consumer Direct

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; Information Services industry)

September 2002 — August 2004 (2 years )

Managed technical operations including the design and build out of new data center and technology foundation to improve service levels. Worked in collaboration with Senior Executives in the development of business continuity and compliance solutions in 3rd party contractual hosting services agreements.
Manager, Website Operations

Move.com

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; mov; Real Estate industry)

February 2001 — September 2002 (1 year 8 months)

Managed website operations teams and integrated departmental capabilities by merging Database Operations, Systems Administration, Network Engineering, and Project Management to create a productive team environment and implementing effective communication processes between disciplines.
Manager, System Operations

ZipRealty

(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; ZIPR; Real Estate industry)

March 2000 — February 2001 (1 year )

Oversaw the design and implementation of technology services for the corporate and data center hosting. Managed software and product releases, supervised R&D teams and worked with the development organizations to integrate systems operations and application development.

Doug Jaworski’s Education

Grand Valley State University

None , Computer Information Systems/CS , 1995 — 1996

Assisted in the development of Computer Science Lab

Activities and Societies:

Alpha Sigma Phi