David Ratovich
Tampa,FL
Summary
I am an accomplished Data Center Project Manager with a proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional teams in the execution of complex technical and construction projects. Leveraging my extensive experience across renewable energy, permitting, land prospecting, and data center construction, I excel at managing full project lifecycles, driving process improvements, and delivering results on time, within scope, and on budget.
As a servant leader, I bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving while aligning stakeholders, guiding teams, and ensuring business outcomes are achieved with excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Data Center Project Manager
GoFoton
09.2024 - Current
- Partnered with LVC service providers on fiber installation and RFP development for large-scale data center projects.
- Directed projects from qualification through closeout, ensuring compliance with scope, budget, schedule, safety, and contractual requirements.
- Developed and executed project plans, schedules, and coordination activities with superintendents and field teams to achieve on-time delivery.
- Identified and mitigated project risks and issues, implementing recovery strategies when necessary.
- Oversaw project financials, including invoice approvals, budget tracking, job costing, productivity monitoring, and financial performance reporting.
- Negotiated and secured change orders to maintain alignment with client and business goals.
- Served as the primary customer and stakeholder contact, managing relationships with owners, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Sourced, qualified, and evaluated new project opportunities to expand business pipeline.
- Led cross-functional efforts to secure utility easements, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with project requirements.
- Negotiated with landowners and coordinated with external suppliers to support project development and delivery.
- Mitigated stakeholder risks by facilitating alignment during site selection and early project planning.
- Oversaw legal workflows and easement agreements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Managed documentation and approvals to maintain project schedules and meet critical deadlines.
- Built and led high-performance teams, providing mentorship, training, and career development opportunities.
Data and AI Project Manager
3Cloud Solutions
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Managing leading edge technology teams through the client engagement process - driving timelines, prioritizing tasks, and removing barriers.
- Planning, initiating and executing complex and/or multiple Data Analytics and AI projects.
- Managing project schedules and budgets to a high degree of accuracy.
- Supporting project leadership in management of project scope and changes.
- Contributing to pre-sales processes and activities.
- Assisting in defining and driving client experience and engagement processes at 3Cloud.
- Incorporating risk mitigation strategies and contingencies plan.
- Project schedule development, formal status reporting, communications planning and management using various tools to support waterfall and/or agile methodologies.
- Understanding client's need to properly assess parallel change projects that may cause change saturation, and develop strategies to minimize risk.
- Project Client Onboarding.
- Delivering SAAS projects.
- Managing complex Azure, MS 365, IOT, Fabric, Purview, ADO projects.
- Identifying risks to project timelines, and set all necessary contingency plans.
- Developed and implemented an integrated project management plan that included budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling.
Pricing Program Manager
Vendavo
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver large-scale projects on time and within budget.
- Delivering SAAS solutions.
- Developed and implemented project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful program execution.
- Managed stakeholder relationships and communication to ensure alignment and support for program objectives.
- Conducted regular program reviews and assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to define program objectives, strategies, and key performance indicators.
Salesforce Project Manager
Uptima
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver multi-million dollar projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management strategies to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Managed key client relationships and served as the main point of contact for project updates and progress reports.
- Oversaw the entire project lifecycle from initiation to completion delivering SAAS solutions, ensuring all deliverables met quality standards.
- Mentored and coached junior project managers to enhance their project management skills and overall performance.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building trust and credibility that facilitated smooth collaboration on shared goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Oversaw portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
Salesforce Project Manager
MTX Group
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to successfully deliver multiple high-profile projects on time and within budget.
- Developed and implemented project management processes and tools to optimize workflow and increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and milestones, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Conducted risk assessments and mitigation strategies to proactively identify and address potential project delays or obstacles.
- Mentored and coached junior project managers to enhance their skills and capabilities in project management practices.
- Skills: Agile Project Management, Software Project Management, Salesforce.com Implementation.
Data Center Project Manager
Walt Disney World
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Led end-to-end deployment of enterprise data centers, optimizing power and cooling for efficiency.
- Managed multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to performance benchmarks.
- Led cross-functional efforts to secure utility easements, ensuring timely approvals and compliance with project requirements.
- Negotiated with landowners and coordinated with external suppliers to support project development and delivery.
- Mitigated stakeholder risks by facilitating alignment during site selection and early project planning.
- Oversaw legal workflows and easement agreements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contractual obligations.
- Managed documentation and approvals to maintain project schedules and meet critical deadlines.
Infrastructure Project Manager
TTEC
07.2015 - 06.2019
- Monitored project progress, adjusted schedules, and resolved issues to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with team members, stakeholders, and sponsors regarding project expectations and status.
- Managed customer relationships, understood business models, and facilitated client review sessions.
- Drove business process improvements and maintained client trust as a trusted adviser.
- Managed Cisco Unified Communications projects worldwide, overseeing metrics and diverse stakeholders.
- Led projects involving UCCE migration, database migration, software development, and call recording migrations.
- Managed budgets and supervised a team of 15+ architects and engineers, delivering multi-million-dollar projects.
- Prepare cost estimates, schedule project tasks, allocate resources to team members, oversee a project assistant, and monitor projects to ensure they are completed on time and under budget.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Latina at San Jose
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Data Centers
- Grid
- Renewable Energy
- Permitting
- Fast Learner
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Budgeting Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Risk Analysis
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Software as a Service
- Strategic Thinking
- Project Scoping
- Scheduling
- Communication Skills
- Risk Reduction
- Microsoft Azure
- Networking Skills
- Team Working
- Prioritization of Requirements
- Data Analysis
- Strategic Management
- Presales
- Sales Processes
- Risk Management
- Expertise in Communications
- Client Onboarding
- Coordination Skills
- Progress Reports
- Project Management Life Cycle
- Quality Management
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Key Performance Indicators
- Agile Methodology
- Business Process Improvement
- Software Project Management
- Business Planning
- Team Management
- Delivery of Projects
- Management Processes
- Mentoring
- Resource Management
- Acceptance Testing
- Business Administration
- Requirements Analysis
- Systems Integration
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
AI Data Center Project Manager
GoFoton
09.2024 - Current
Data and AI Project Manager
3Cloud Solutions
03.2024 - 09.2024
Pricing Program Manager
Vendavo
10.2023 - 03.2024
Salesforce Project Manager
Uptima
10.2021 - 10.2023
Salesforce Project Manager
MTX Group
06.2020 - 10.2021
Data Center Project Manager
Walt Disney World
06.2019 - 06.2020
Infrastructure Project Manager
TTEC
07.2015 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad Latina at San Jose
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