Doug Jaworski

Current

• Director, Infrastructure Services at Forethought Financial Services
• 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

• Director, Infrastructure Services

  Forethought Financial Services

  (Privately Held; Insurance industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)

• 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; OWW; Internet industry)

  April 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 10 months)

• Director, Infrastructure and Systems Operations

  Edmunds.com

  (Privately Held; Publishing industry)

  November 2004 — March 2006 (1 year 5 months)

• Director, Technology Operations

  Experian Consumer Direct

  (Public Company; EXPN; Internet industry)

  September 2002 — August 2004 (2 years )

• Manager, Website Operations

  Move.com

  (Public Company; MOVE; Internet industry)

  February 2001 — September 2002 (1 year 8 months)

• Manager, System Operations

  ZipRealty

  (Public Company; ZIPR; Real Estate industry)

  March 2000 — February 2001 (1 year )

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

Additional Information

Doug Jaworski’s Interests:

Technology, Snowboarding, Back Country Backpacking, Fly Fishing

Doug Jaworski’s Groups:

Alpha Sigma Phi

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Doug Jaworski’s Contact Settings

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