Michael Martin

Managing Director

San Antonio, Texas, United States

About

Managing Director for JLL. I am a strong Mission Critical operations leader with a depth of experience in Datacenter Construction, Operations, and Growth. Experienced in hyperscale datacenter build and operations supporting IT, Logistics, and Critical Environment Operations, with full ownership of the four walls. Tenured Naval leader working from junior enlisted to senior officer in the Naval Nuclear Submarine Force including Command of a Fast Attack Submarine and Major Command of global Training Centers. I've mastered clear decision making - frequently in isolation, with limited information, and in high stress environments. I also have senior level strategy and policy development experience within US Government Interagency and International Governments. What I do: - I develop my team - I run toward fires - I stay calm under stress - I make the complex executable - We reach the end zone and act like we've been there before Specialties: Operational Management, Change Management, Engineering/Nuclear Operations and Maintenance, Inspection and Certification of Technical Compliance, Work Force Development and Mentorship, Team Training, Datacenter Construction, Mishap Investigation, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Process Improvement and Quality Assurance, Strategic and Public Communications, Foreign Affairs, International Negotiation

Experience

  • SVP of Datacenter Operations for JLL at JLL
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    Supporting Critical Environment Operations, scaling operations, leading highly technical teams.

  • Senior Director, San Antonio Metro Area Data Center at Microsoft
    Jan 2020 - Dec 2025 · 6 yrs

    Responsible for all operations within the 4-walls of multiple datacenters including owned and leased sites. IT, Critical Environment, Logistics. Coordinated across site selection, construction, energy readiness, commissioning, and operations through end of life. Scaled Datacenters in my Metro as well as launched a new Dallas Metro. Engaged in Microsoft Datacenter Strategy including leading a pillar for the Availability Management System ensuring world class customer availability. Leader and operational sponsor of the Emerging Leaders Program from inception. People and process focused a strong operational culture and work force growth.

  • Amazon Military Pathways Operations Manager - DEN3 at Amazon
    Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos

  • Deputy Commander at Commander Submarine Squadron Eleven
    Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 · 6 mos

    Supporting the Waterfront in San Diego and Transitioning.

  • Division Chief Alliance Policy Division, Combined Forces Command at United States Forces Korea (USFK)
    Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Developed Alliance Policy positions for the future of the Republic of Korea (ROK) - US Military Alliance. • Skillfully incorporated stakeholder concerns for mutually agreeable results during international negotiations • Developed close interpersonal relationships necessary in design of the future construct of the Alliance Command Structure while hosting senior bilateral planning meetings • Coordinated and executed the annual US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and ROK CJCS military summits resulting in signature of five Alliance strategic documents • Advisor to the Four-Star Commander on recommended courses of actions and acceptable alternative futures that would accommodate both the US and ROK positions • Commanding Officer of the Navy Element leading over 70 Sailors and established all service-specific programs