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Raymond ParpartDirector Data Center Operations & StrategyUniversity of Chicago

Raymond Parpart serves the University as the Director of Data Center Operations & Infrastructure. In this role he is responsible for the University mission critical Data Center facilities delivering expertise which includes system/facility design to operational support through government compliance for areas such as HIPPA, FISMA, and PCI. He works closely with stakeholders to ensure 7x24 reliability to Data Center’s across campus. Parpart provides expertise support across campus assisting in the constant improvement of system hosting, colocation services, and energy efficiency to complex computing environments. Prior to joining the University Parpart functioned as a CTO responsible for global infrastructure, Data Center operations, desktop and server standards for General Motors where he developed standards and cost saving innovations in the areas of voice, video, and data networking. Previously Parpart has served in both technical and management rolls for a major, regional bank and global consulting company delivering infrastructure design and operations solutions to resolve business issues.

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