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I've run a nuclear submarine and 8 million square feet of hyperscale data centers. The physics are different. The leadership requirements are not. My career has been defined by high-consequence infrastructure where performance, security, speed, and trust all matter, and where the cost of getting it wrong is real. That started in the U.S. Navy, where I served for 21 years and commanded the USS Providence (SSN-719). I was selected as one of two officers Navy-wide for the Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Award for Inspirational Leadership. World-changing ideas still need infrastructure worthy of the ambition behind them. AI doesn't run on vision. It runs on power, cooling, silicon, networks, and organizations disciplined enough to operate it at scale. That's the work I've spent my career doing. That operating discipline carried into hyperscale technology: Oracle: SVP of Physical Infrastructure. Managed a $1.3B budget and 1,000+ person organization. Scaled Oracle Cloud from 4 to 41 regions, launched a new region every 21 days, cut deployment time 68%, doubled capacity, and reduced cost 55%. AWS: Global Head of Data Center Design and Engineering. Built global delivery and capacity planning systems that supported 40,000+ developers. Meta: Global Director of Data Center Operations. Operated 8M+ square feet across 30+ hyperscale facilities at 99.99% uptime and drove $24M per year in savings. Most recently, as President and GM of Northstar Enterprise and Defense, I built modular, defense-grade AI infrastructure for enterprise, federal, and DoD customers, signing five Fortune 500 and federal contracts in four months and building a $700M+ qualified AI compute pipeline. That work brought me to Apple, where I now lead infrastructure for the IS&T organization. Technology alone is not enough. It has to work. Perfectly. Every time. At Apple, that means owning the experience, down to the physical infrastructure that makes everything else possible. Excellence isn't a standard you impose. It's one you build into the system. My focus areas: hyperscale data centers, cloud infrastructure, networks, data center operations, AI infrastructure, modular deployment, power infrastructure, nuclear energy and SMRs, sovereign and classified compute, custom silicon, GPUs, and defense technology. I serve as Veterans Chair at Infrastructure Masons, helping veterans move into technology careers, and have been recognized as a Top 10 Data Center Influencer five years running. If you're working on hard infrastructure problems or building the next generation of it, I'd like to connect.
Lead veteran recruitment and career development initiatives connecting military personnel, spouses, guards, and reservists with digital infrastructure careers. Impact: Transitioned 100+ veterans into data center, cloud, and tech infrastructure roles at Fortune 500 companies and startups Built the Armed Forces Member Resource Group, expanding veteran hiring pipelines for data center operators and engineers Organized quarterly workshops and mentorship programs, translating military skills (leadership, operations, crisis management) into industry qualifications Partnered with AWS, Oracle, Meta alum networks, and infrastructure companies to create direct placement pathways Program Development: Designed skills translation framework mapping submarine engineering, logistics, and tactical operations to data center roles Createda mentorship matching system pairing transitioning service members with tech executives for a 6-month guided onboarding Established scholarship programs for veteran certifications (CompTIA, CCNA, AWS certifications) Host monthly networking events connecting 200+ veteran professionals with hiring managers Advocacy: Keynote speaker at AFCEA and defense-tech conferences on veteran talent pipeline development Advise HR leaders on best practices for veteran recruitment and military credential recognition. Founded the Mission Critical initiative supporting veteran entrepreneurship in critical infrastructure Mission: Prove that skills honed in military service—discipline, adaptability, high-stakes problem-solving—are invaluable assets in building and operating the world's critical digital infrastructure.
Lead veteran recruitment and career development initiatives connecting military personnel, spouses, guards, and reservists with digital infrastructure careers. Impact: Transitioned 100+ veterans into data center, cloud, and tech infrastructure roles at Fortune 500 companies and startups Built the Armed Forces Member Resource Group, expanding veteran hiring pipelines for data center operators and engineers Organized quarterly workshops and mentorship programs, translating military skills (leadership, operations, crisis management) into industry qualifications Partnered with AWS, Oracle, Meta alum networks, and infrastructure companies to create direct placement pathways Program Development: Designed skills translation framework mapping submarine engineering, logistics, and tactical operations to data center roles Createda mentorship matching system pairing transitioning service members with tech executives for a 6-month guided onboarding Established scholarship programs for veteran certifications (CompTIA, CCNA, AWS certifications) Host monthly networking events connecting 200+ veteran professionals with hiring managers Advocacy: Keynote speaker at AFCEA and defense-tech conferences on veteran talent pipeline development Advise HR leaders on best practices for veteran recruitment and military credential recognition. Founded the Mission Critical initiative supporting veteran entrepreneurship in critical infrastructure Mission: Prove that skills honed in military service—discipline, adaptability, high-stakes problem-solving—are invaluable assets in building and operating the world's critical digital infrastructure.
Post-exit advisory following acquisition of modular data center company. Evaluating executive leadership opportunities at the intersection of AI infrastructure, defense technology, and power systems. Current focus: sovereign AI infrastructure strategy, nuclear power, data center development, and rapid deployment architectures for classified environments.
Leveraging over 20 years of expertise in commanding nuclear-powered submarines, I bring unparalleled insight into making nuclear power safe, reliable, and mission-critical. Applying this experience, I now support the next generation of commercial nuclear projects, focusing on pioneering modular, advanced, and small reactor technologies. With a career forged in environments demanding zero error margins, I understand the rigor in design, operational discipline, and accountability essential for nuclear success. As an advisor, I translate this mindset into the commercial sphere, assisting companies in navigating regulatory complexities, establishing operational credibility, and designing with user priorities at the forefront. My mission is to meld the best of military nuclear culture with today's pressing clean energy needs. From strategic reactor deployment to refining safety protocols and ensuring stakeholder trust, I am dedicated to helping nuclear projects deliver on their promise for a sustainable future