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Lamar Washington

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Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented Facilities and Infrastructure Manager with a proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency in high-stakes environments. Recognized for exceptional communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities, complemented by a strong commitment to collaboration and adaptability. Expertise in team leadership, resource allocation, and strategic planning consistently drives significant contributions to organizational success. A solid background in logistics, project management, and safety compliance underscores a dedication to excellence in site operations management, ensuring seamless execution of complex projects.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Center Site Operations Manager

Edged Data Centers
02.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for the comprehensive oversight of all day-to-day operations at a 27MW Tier III data center, ensuring the safety of Critical Facility Systems (CFS) personnel and the integrity of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) infrastructure. Drive operational excellence and maintain compliance with SOC 2, Uptime Tier Certification, and internal audit requirements. Collaborate closely with Sales Engineers and Platform Delivery Teams to support customer fit-outs, new expansions, and ongoing business growth. Champion a culture of reliability, safety, and high performance across all data center functions.
  • Lead all operations for a mission-critical 27MW data center operating 24x7x365, maintaining 100% uptime and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Manage a high-performing operations team delivering continuous site coverage, including training, certification, performance management, and corrective action planning.
  • Oversee day-to-day support of infrastructure cabling, racking & stacking, and equipment installation for customer implementations.
  • Conduct customer tours, respond to RFPs, and serve as a liaison for operational and technical inquiries.
  • Monitor and report on monthly metrics related to 27MW facility power usage, cooling capacity, and space utilization.
  • Lead change management activities related to facility infrastructure; assign operational resources and ensure proper risk mitigation.
  • Define preventative maintenance standards and ensure adherence for all MEP infrastructure supporting the 27MW load.
  • Partner with key stakeholders on strategic site planning, operational readiness, and system optimization.
  • Assist leadership in budgeting and forecasting for both capital expenditures (CapEx) and operational expenditures (OpEx), including growth planning and data center migration efforts.
  • Oversee service providers responsible for mechanical, electrical, telecom, security, landscaping, and custodial operations at the 27MW site.
  • Solicit and negotiate pricing from vendors for customer implementations and site infrastructure work.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction through timely communication and operational support across internal departments.
  • Support long-term data center expansion plans through participation in infrastructure planning, equipment procurement, and operational transition.

Manager of Data Center Operations at AT2 Data Center (Colocation)

CoreSite Realty LLC
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Responsible for all operational aspects and uptime of the 24/7/365 colocation data center and for providing Field level technical expertise and program management for the maintenance and operation of the electrical, mechanical, fire life safety, security, and communications infrastructure as well as any applicable base building support systems
  • Responsible for customer support services, all onsite vendor management, vendor contracts, site operational efficiency, site uptime, compliance audits, team training.
  • Responsible for the team development and qualification across all three shifts – up to and including one-on-one touch points bi-weekly, mentoring, and 24/7 availability for technical and operational questions.
  • Senior technical point of contact for all aspects concerning the maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of site support systems.
  • Participate in the overall facility design and construction related to site operation, maintainability, and security.
  • Develop financial OPEX and CAPEX budgets and responsible for meeting strict budget standards.
  • Responsible for employee training and ensuring all staff is adequately qualified to perform required duties.
  • Responsible for maintaining the database management of maintenance discrepancies and work with Operations management to resolve site issues based on agreed upon priorities.
  • Assist sales, sales engineering, and GM team with customer tours and sales process.
  • Participate in the overall facility design and construction related to site operation, maintainability, and security.
  • Ensure data center operates at maximum operational efficiency, including analyzing existing operating conditions, recommending new technologies, and improving overall efficiency and cost reduction.
  • Responsible for site compliance with company and industry standards, as well as customer contracts
  • Responsible for ensuring operational, maintenance and emergency Methods of Procedures (MOP’s) are developed, reviewed, and audited through all stages of the maintenance process for electrical, mechanical, communications, safety, and security support equipment.

Director of Operations (Site Director) at ATL1 Data Center (Colocation)

Server Farm LLC
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for overall site operations for Server Farm ATL1 data center; manage and ensure safety of all site CFS personnel and equipment onsite; ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations, work with SF VP Construction Engineering team to ensure that site MEP capacity does not hinder business growth.
  • Responsible for overall satisfaction of Data Center Customers.
  • Oversee and manage change request, incident management and problem resolution process for data center.
  • Work with various Server Farm Groups-Construction, Real Estate, Sales & Marketing making sure site operations activities support common initiatives.
  • Ensure MEP activities are completed as required to meet the needs of peer groups and business objectives.
  • Provide all necessary site operational support to site construction activities ensuring these projects are completed within agreed timeframes and without disruptions to data center operations.
  • Develop and manage site OPEX and CAPEX budgets which would include planning for infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained.
  • Ownership of site-based data center energy efficiency metrics.
  • Develop and grow talent within the team creating an appropriate succession plan, encouraging innovation and a cross-functional working environment.
  • Own and ensure requirements are met for standard compliances annual site audits (i.e.SOC1, SOC2, HIPAA and PCI).
  • Own and manage operational KPI(s) metrics for site.
  • Own and manage site capacity planning for future white space design.

Critical Environment Manager (Global Real Estate) at AMD Data Center

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
10.2013 - 03.2021
  • Responsible for overall site operations for AMD’s Atlanta Data Center; to include emergency response readiness and SLA critical infrastructure maintenance completion. Conduct and coordinate site facility service provider audits to ensure all critical infrastructure maintenance, and site EHS programs are meet and in compliance. Oversee and moderate weekly site OPS meeting with facility site service providers and AMD’s senior management facilities to review current facility/IT operation initiatives, and capital projects. Develop, review, and approve all CAPEX and OPEX budgets and reforecast planning for the site. Oversee and manage capital RFQ vendor bidding and analysis for AMD. Review and approve site service providers SLA vendor bid analysis/submittals. Perform audit assessment of all critical facility infrastructure systems, compliance/code/regulations, maintenance operations (CMMS SLA reporting) and implement changes to reduce the risk of loss of AMD’s business continuity. Ensure all site KPI metrics targets are meet with agreed upon AMD’s SLA compliances.
  • Develop and project manage all capital/construction projects with AMD’s Sourcing Team.
  • Accomplished %0 unplanned downtime to maintain AMD’s business critical operations.
  • Maintain working relationships with peers and AMD site/global partners and local utility providers.
  • Developed site Recovery and Continuity Plan with AMD’s corporate team.
  • Identified latest technologies/best practices to accommodate AMD’s anticipated site data center growth.
  • Author and MOP template creator for AMD’s North America’s change management plan and processes.
  • Site Crisis Management Coordinator.
  • AMD’s Weekly Data Center Change Management/Change Request (FCCR) moderator and approver for North America Facilities site(s) portfolio.
  • Attend and participate in AMD’s GRE (Global Real Estate) annual group meeting to discuss and improve IFM service provider support, team building concepts, and self-assessment evaluations.

Data Center Facility Manager/Chief Engineer at AMD Data Center

ABM Facility Services
02.2012 - 10.2013
  • Effectively manage and operate a 153,000 sq. ft. Tier 3 mission critical facility data center. Manage and oversee daily facilities functions including building maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection systems, CMMS systems, work order management, and safety programs. Manage and negotiate contracts with external vendors providing related services and equipment. Hires, develops, evaluates, and disciplines and discharges subordinates or makes authoritative recommendations in such matter. Assist in space planning, standards development, manage/oversee electrical and/or mechanical changes and assist in overseeing construction projects and supervise contractors. Develops, secures approval of, and administers an operating budget for attainment of agreed upon goals in accordance with approved plans. Quarterly score card and annual review of vendor performance. Responsible for initiating green initiatives. Develop and implement operational procedures and oversee EHS implementation.
  • Implemented and developed MOPs, SOPs, SMOPs, EOPs, and Incident reports.
  • Daily, weekly, monthly operational reports.
  • Quarterly and annual review of vendor performance and improvements.
  • Maintained and developed maintenance schedules making sure all equipment in infrastructure are maintenance compliant and forecast planning per equipment.
  • Responsible for three-to-five-year projection of onsite equipment life cycle or replacement with consideration of efficiency gain as well as life cycle replacement.
  • Responsible for scheduling, maintaining on-call rotation.
  • Responsible for quarterly Facility and Fire Safety Training.
  • Responsible for the operational management and effective daily leadership and administration of the critical facility team in a critical equipment environment with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner.
  • Ensures the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the client’s needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the facility engineering team.
  • Responsible for protecting and improving the value of the client’s assets and ensuring that building engineering systems continue to perform their intended function.
  • Oversee the maintenance and continuous operation of all critical building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (AHUs, Chillers, Cooling Towers CRAH, CRAC, RTUs) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDUs, standby emergency generators, primary switch gear), monitoring controls systems (BMS, EPMS), and critical environments, light construction (painting, doors, re-lamping, and locks).
  • Utilize staff and contracting with outside vendors, as necessary.
  • Supervise and manage critical facility team staff including hiring, training, and personal development.
  • Identify the maintenance objectives of the facility and incorporate those objectives into a documented plan that includes preventive, predictive and reactive maintenance procedures.
  • Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment.
  • Implement, administer, and manage safety training program through the ABM EHS manager.
  • Ensure that compliance of all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure.
  • Responsible for alerting management of building discrepancies.
  • Assist in the development of AMD’s Capital plan which would include planning for infra-structure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications to ensure the building’s future capabilities are maintained.

Master Critical Senior Facility Technician at Coca Cola Enterprise Global Data Center

Schneider Electric
06.2003 - 02.2012
  • Support and management of facility infrastructure uptime and operational excellence leading to 100 percent uptime. Support and operate a 2N+1 100,000 sq. ft. data center responsible for 40 billion dollars of revenue annually. Manage all facilities functions including building maintenance, electrical and mechanical systems, fire protection systems, CMMS systems, work order management, safety programs. Assist in space planning, standards development, manage/oversee electrical and/or mechanical changes and assist in overseeing construction projects and supervise contractors. Quarterly score card and annual review of vendor performance and improvements. Implemented and developed MOP’s, SOP’s, EOP’s, and Incident reports.
  • Daily, weekly, monthly operational reports.
  • Quarterly and annual review of vendor performance and improvements.
  • SME Onsite Safety Coordinator.
  • Maintained and developed maintenance schedules making sure all equipment in infrastructure are maintenance compliant and forecast planning per equipment.
  • Onsite SME of all systems dealing with infrastructure. Leader/driver of all improvements and upgrades impacting facility and operation, while working directly with Schneider engineering group.
  • Inspect and service medium/low voltage switchgear (13.8KV to 480 V).
  • Maintain and oversee (12) UPS systems (500 KVA).
  • Maintain and oversee (13) PDU systems (225 KVA).
  • Perform generator load bank testing on (6) 2,000 KW diesel generators.
  • Inspect and service (96) 40 Ton CRAH units, (7) 400-ton rotary air-cooled chillers.
  • Supervise the on-site management of sub-contractors and vendors.

Systems Analyst

ALC Controls Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2003
  • Responsible for commissioning, installation, and proper layout of DDC control modules for critical infrastructure equipment for Exodus Communications Data Center and Southern Polytechnic University campus, numerous elementary schools, and high schools’ facilities. Maintain company vehicle and expense reports.
  • Performed system diagnostics test controls on various control modules.
  • Daily and weekly project reports and timeline to direct reports.
  • Performed work order service calls and projects for customers.
  • Management of electrical sub-contractors during commissioning start-ups.

Lead Building Engineer at Sam Munn Building

Southeastern Facility Management Inc.
08.1996 - 12.1999
  • Responsible for completing assigned tenant service calls, equipment repairs and PMs (AHUs, Cooling Towers, VAVs, PIUs, parking deck exhaust fans, fire system, secondary and primary pumps, and generators).
  • Troubleshoot, repaired and installed HVAC and electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Performed, assigned work order service calls for customers.
  • Performed preventive maintenance and assigned work orders to building facility staff personnel.
  • Supervised building engineering facility onsite staff team of four.

Aviation Support Technician (AS2), Second Class Petty Officer at NAS Atlanta

United States Navy
07.1988 - 08.1996
  • Responsible for completing assigned PMs and repair maintenance and equipment ground support for aviation squadron VP-93. Completed various apprentice and trade schools from diesel generators, AS32s, NC78s, mobile emergency deployment mobile preheaters, aviation painting school, A & C School for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical training in San Diego California at North Island Base.
  • Support and provide equipment ground support for military based aviation squadron.
  • Performed preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical equipment, and diesel generators.
  • Inspect and repaired pneumatic, cryogenic HVAC Systems for aviation squadrons.

Education

Certification Degree - Power Plant Technology (HVAC, Electrical, and Steam Theory)

Atlanta Technical University
Atlanta, GA
06.1999

Certification - HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical

United States Naval School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
San Diego, CA
07.1996

Business Administration

St. Leo University
01.1995

Skills

  • DDC/EPMS/BMS
  • CMMS software proficiency
  • Cx Alloy
  • VESDA system expertise
  • Switchgear control systems
  • Expertise in UPS, PDU and STS systems
  • Specialization in sprinkler systems
  • Fire suppression expertise
  • GE FANUC
  • Web control management
  • Battery monitoring systems expertise
  • Operational efficiency
  • Asset management
  • Facilities management
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Planning and implementation
  • Team leadership
  • Project planning and development
  • Decision-making
  • Organizational management
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Employee motivation
  • Maintenance planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Work flow planning
  • Operations management
  • Project leadership
  • Invoice processing
  • Goal setting
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Accomplishments

  • Directed the creation of Edged’s Business Continuity Plan, enhancing organizational resilience and ensuring alignment with operational, compliance, and risk mitigation objectives.
  • Created and implemented standardized EOP, SOP, and MOP templates across Edged’s site portfolio, improving operational efficiency, compliance, and procedural consistency.
  • Designed and implemented a training matrix program at Edged to track competencies, address skill gaps, and ensure alignment with operational and compliance requirements.

Certification

  • Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA)-Schneider Electric
  • Data Center Engineering Specialist (DCES)-IDCA-International Data Center Authority
  • Data Center Infrastructure Expert (DCIE)-IDCA-International Data Center Authority
  • Data Center Infrastructure Specialist (DCIS)- IDCA-International Data Center Authority
  • Certified Level 1 Infrared Thermography
  • EPA Universal License

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Data Center Site Operations Manager

Edged Data Centers
02.2024 - Current

Manager of Data Center Operations at AT2 Data Center (Colocation)

CoreSite Realty LLC
08.2022 - 02.2024

Director of Operations (Site Director) at ATL1 Data Center (Colocation)

Server Farm LLC
03.2021 - 08.2022

Critical Environment Manager (Global Real Estate) at AMD Data Center

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
10.2013 - 03.2021

Data Center Facility Manager/Chief Engineer at AMD Data Center

ABM Facility Services
02.2012 - 10.2013

Master Critical Senior Facility Technician at Coca Cola Enterprise Global Data Center

Schneider Electric
06.2003 - 02.2012

Systems Analyst

ALC Controls Inc.
01.2000 - 06.2003

Lead Building Engineer at Sam Munn Building

Southeastern Facility Management Inc.
08.1996 - 12.1999

Aviation Support Technician (AS2), Second Class Petty Officer at NAS Atlanta

United States Navy
07.1988 - 08.1996

Business Administration

St. Leo University

Certification Degree - Power Plant Technology (HVAC, Electrical, and Steam Theory)

Atlanta Technical University

Certification - HVAC, Mechanical, Electrical

United States Naval School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

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