Data Center Project Manager

Leonard Petrucelli

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Highlights

Collaborated with all our support teams to successfully assist in designing and build out two different data centers one QTS Data Center in Piscataway, NJ and the other Digital Realty Data Center in Chicago, IL

Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.

Managed relationship with and negotiated with vendors, saving the company $[200 K] annually.

Worked with all our support teams to successfully relocate at least 2 or 3 satellite office locations per year United States and Globally.

Coordinated and managed the activities of numerous consultants and labor forces for major network equipment removals and upgrades in both of our data centers.

Design and implement an expanding 800+ users (200+ trading positions) cabling and fiber optic infrastructure.

Experience

Morgan Stanley, Somerset, NJ October 2025-Feb 2026 Data Center Project Manager (EDC) (Temp Assignment)

• Responsible for developing high level and low level project plans and budgets for data center projects and/or data center components

• Responsible for the management, coordination, and execution of all assigned tasks and resources.

• Responsible for tailoring existing best practices for project and operational management

• Responsible for all communication on the status of the project to the rest of the IT project team, IT departments.

• Responsible for all coordinating all activities of the projects between these same parties as well as external resources such as the Engineering Design Team, the General Contractor, etc.

• Responsible for development and timely delivery of all IT related deliverables.

• Responsible for maintaining the project sharePoint site for the project documentation and information – modifying the design and function of the site as required. Princeton University Main Data Center, Princeton, NJ January 2025-April 2025 Information Technology Specialist (Temp Assignment) Consulting through J&J Staffing

• Installation and operation work to support research and enterprise computing,

• including: Installing servers, storage, and data communication systems

• Replacing failing disks, memory, or other computer sub-systems

• Mounting and dismounting removable media into computer and/or other communications systems

• Software tasks that require physical proximity to the physical servers/hardware

• Perform system hardware, software and/or troubleshooting tasks to physical systems onsite

• Use the University ServiceNow service management system to open and update tickets

• Notification of equipment and software deliveries, and processing related paperwork

• Project work involving physical audits of equipment, updating labelling or documentation, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure their equipment is accurately reflected in ServiceNow

• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions

• Experience in production data center environments and installation/removal of sensitive IT equipment

• Foundational computer skills and a level of comfort working with technology

• Able to lift 50-75lbs

Lazard, NYC June 1992-April 2023

Data Center Project Manager

(Full-time for 21 years with Lazard)

Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors.

Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction.

Led meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors.

Developed solutions to project risks and issues, meeting quality and timeline goals and objectives.

Modified project plans when needed to better align with organizational objectives.

Reviewed budget and subcontractor estimate in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind.

Drafted up and put together all the support staff needed for all Power up and Power downs needed for the entire company for both the US and globally.

Kept project teams on-task with proactive schedules and scopes.

Maintained project schedules by managing deadlines and adjusting workflow.

Identified, addressed and either resolved or escalated project issues.

Negotiated to secure favorable quotes and contracts for supplies.

I have installed and connected all types of different make and models of network equipment.

Managed different technical teams’ as needs to resolve any open issues. Data Center Management/Operations /Lazard Sept 2012-April 2023 (worked different functions at Lazard) QTS Piscataway, NJ and Digital Realty Chicago, IL Data Centers

• Installed and repaired network fiber optic cables, Ethernet cables and other networking cabling and conduits.

• Documented all facets of technology department operations, including network infrastructure, consistent responses and team operations.

• Installed wiring, cabling, and devices to establish, repair and improve network operations.

• Install, document, and connect all types of network equipment.

• Performed a variety of clerical and administrative duties pertaining to on-site support.

• Installed and maintained all different brands of PDUs as needed Vendor Management /Lazard June 1992-April 2023 (worked different functions while at Lazard) Managed vendor relations and contracts through strategic partnerships which saved costs and delivered premium contract pricing with all the major telecom carriers Cogent, Lumen, Verizon, Crown Castle, Zayo and other local global DIA providers.

• Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.

• Determined price schedules and discount rates.

• Prepared budgets and approved budget expenditures.

• Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in a substantial increase or savings in profit margin.

• Organized and maintained documents, files, and records.

• Responsible for pricing and ordering all types of network circuits. Education And Training

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology: Electronics DeVry University Woodbridge, NJ

Hands-on Fiber Optics in Data Communications

Understanding Local Area Networks

ACI V5.2 Configuration & Operations

Course Certified ScrumMaster (Scrum Alliance)

Data Center, Project and Vendor Management

VP-SR Manager of Data Center with an extensive record of 10 years plus of leadership experience in areas such as infrastructure development and management. Focused on satisfying customer needs through innovative and forward-thinking solutions. Demonstrated success as an articulate communicator. I am skilled in building solid business solutions, integrating technologies, and managing many projects. Core Competencies

Expense analysis Project coordination Infrastructure planning Cabling / Patching Troubleshooting Relationship building Decision-making Agile work processes Computer skills Microsoft Office Scope definition Analytical Problem resolution Maintenance & repair hands on

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