Open To Work
Jamie Scott
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I’m a seasoned Senior Data Center Manager at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), leading 30+ staff across multiple global regions. With 20+ years of experience in data center operations, strategic projects, and international expansions, I specialize in high-scale, high-impact environments built for modern cloud and AI infrastructure. I partner closely with engineering to operationalize designs for performance and reliability, recently leading the launch of a 50 MW+ liquid-cooled GB200/GB300 region that’s redefining high-density data center operations. I’ve driven four major OCI region startups across four countries, integrating liquid-cooled compute into production and evolving operational models for ultra-high-power racks. Known for building strong teams and delivering complex initiatives, I hold CDCMP, CDCDP, and ISO27001 Foundation certifications.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Center Manager
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
03.2023 - Current
- Lead a growing organization of over 50 technicians and leads across multiple U.S. data center locations, supporting AI workloads and high-density GPU environments across live production and pre-production growth sites.
- Oversee operational readiness for cutting-edge infrastructure, partnering closely with engineering and architecture teams to review, validate, and implement complex deployments aligned with OCI standards and industry best practices.
- Act as a key contributor to Oracle’s next-generation AI infrastructure rollout, including the launch of a new 50 MW+ region built on liquid-cooled GB200 and GB300 systems. Drive the operational transition to mixed air- and liquid-cooled environments, reshaping rack design, deployment methods, and environmental balancing strategies to support ultra-high-density compute.
- Own and manage the performance, compliance, and uptime of more than 60 MW of production capacity, ensuring SLA adherence and operational resilience across multiple facilities.
- Serve as a strategic lead in capacity planning and execution, collaborating with executive leadership, colocation partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align infrastructure roadmaps with regional expansion and AI demand growth.
- Standardize processes across regions by refining SOPs, MOPs, and operational playbooks, enabling consistent scalability, technical rigor, and support excellence for emerging high-density environments.
- Represent the region and Data Center organization in executive forums and strategic initiatives, championing culture, accountability, and operational excellence at scale.
Data Center Manager
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
03.2017 - 03.2023
- Managed day-to-day operations and infrastructure across multiple OCI sites in the U.S., leading a team of 25+ technicians and senior engineers.
- Played a central role in commissioning and building out nine data centers across two European regions, transitioning sites from greenfield to full production.
- Recruited and onboarded over 60 technicians through rigorous interviewing, mentoring, and structured development programs to support global expansion.
- Led daily operational planning, vendor coordination, and data center content oversight, ensuring compliance with safety and security standards.
- Delivered executive-level reporting and managed internal reviews across weekly, monthly, and quarterly business cadences.
- Developed training plans, onboarding pathways, and health & safety protocols to ensure team competency and readiness in all operational scenarios.
- Engaged in global task forces focused on improving structural frameworks, hiring practices, and long-term team scalability.
Data Centre Consultant
Millennium Capital Partners LLP (UK and Europe)
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assessing, designing, building, and migrating to data Centre infrastructure solutions.
- Responsible for all physical hardware within all office and Data Centre space.
- Responsible for all incidents and failures on all Data Centre equipment.
- Responsible for all 3rd party and customer-hosted equipment.
- Effectively apply the companies’ delivery processes, procedures and methodology from start to finish.
- Oversee on all related works, projects, BAU, MAC and any physical issues within the data Centre and head office.
- Management and administration for ServiceNow, CAD, Visio, WASP, Netzoom and Nlyte (Visio) for all UK office.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Installation & Configuration Engineer
Selection Managed IT Solutions / Nuffield Health Cabinet
11.2012 - 01.2013
- Overseeing technical installations including UPS, Cisco Switches, wireless modems, client servers and BT routers, ILO configuration of the new UPS, and the build and Installation of new 42U flat pack cabinets.
- Acting in a client facing role, identifying and assessing needs then designing effective solutions.
- Project management of network installations.
- Producing documentation for full network and cabling audit, ensuring that terminology is suitable to all levels of technical understanding.
- Taking responsibility for full application testing and analysis – recording documentation for QA and installation sign off.
Data Centre Team Leader
Redstone Converged Solutions / Computacentre
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Performing in-depth surveys and assessments of the connections, photographing the existing set-up and annotating on the computer in order to ensure correct re-installation on-site.
- Responsible for managing all CLO work follow processes and ticketing systems works, in addition to the reporting, updating and closure of all CLO tickets and system tools.
- Designed and managed both the DB & Redstone training academy for copper, fibre, power and all physical equipment that we install on site.
- Acting in a team leader capacity, overseeing the operational activities of a team of five Engineers, and one Supervisor. (10 direct reports).
- Approval of all time sheets and expenses; creating charges for agency and contractor staff working on site, through Redstone’s intranet.
- Project managing the migration of data systems hardware (80 machines), ensuring smooth transition and efficient work.
- Providing weekly reportage to the service manager regarding operational performance and budgeting.
- Responsible for the QA for all hardware work completed each day, on each part of the project.
- Overseeing the well-being and professional development of all colleagues on the project.
- Decommission and Recommission of all scheduled servers and network devices.
- Ensuring absolute adherence to Health and Safety process and legislation.
Account Campus Administrator & Lead Engineer
Redstone Converged Solutions (For AON)
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Human resource administration duties including the production of all permanent staff time sheets, expenses, creating charges / payment for agency and contractor staff through Redstone’s web page RDE.
- Liaising with suppliers to select and negotiate best value agreements; ordering materials, goods receiving, invoicing and monthly account WIP for Redstone.
- Creating documentation for operating procedures and Visio rack and room level designing.
- Responsible for the delivery of ongoing BAU, MAC and Cabling services to three different clients across all of their sites nationwide for nearly 2 years.
- Acting in the capacity as the MAC Co-Coordinator on all big moves ranging from a.100 end users to a 300 end user move.
- Meeting with client representatives on a weekly basis regarding upcoming QW Works / MAC activity.
- Ensuring an exceptional quality of BAU service and QW works that were provided.
- Resourced and managed IPT and new Cannon MFD printer roll outs.
- IMAC Coordination.
PSG Team Leader
Black Box Network Services - PSG (Reuters Professional Services Group)
05.2005 - 06.2008
- Working with Reuters' planning engineers in the undertaking of site surveys / assessments – discussing the requirements and design for the installation of requested Reuters products.
- Ensuring all required cables meet specification prior to proposed start date (75 Ohms RG59, D-type cables and D-type to RJ45 heads) pinned out.
- Supplying detailed progress reports and day to day tracker charts using Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Responsible for all Reuter’s client site installations for all Reuter’s systems and products.
- Ordering of all requested cables and equipment to site; selecting best value suppliers.
- Coordinating operational activities of Black Box contractors and agency engineers.
- Assisting Fujitsu (Networks) with the commissioning of all Reuters installations.
- Acting as a primary point of escalation for all client enquiries / troubleshooting.
Education
GCSE - GCSE
Teignmouth Community Colleague
Devon, Egnland05-1998
Skills
- Strategic Data Center Leadership – Proven track record leading large-scale operational teams (50), overseeing multi-MW facilities, and driving global expansion strategies for hyperscale infrastructure
- AI Infrastructure & GPU Operations – Hands-on leadership in deploying and managing high-density GPU clusters (GB200/GB300), adapting operational models for mixed air- and liquid-cooled environments to meet the demands of next-generation AI workloads
- Liquid-Cooled Compute Integration – Direct experience launching 50 MW liquid-cooled regions, driving environmental balancing strategies, and transforming rack design and deployment methodologies to support ultra-high-density compute at scale
- Hyperscale Infrastructure Deployment – Expertise in greenfield builds, region startups, retrofits, and infrastructure scaling — from strategic planning to commissioning and handover — across multiple international regions
- Operational Excellence & Uptime Management – Ownership of 60 MW production capacity, ensuring SLA adherence, ISO27001 compliance, and continuous improvement through SOP/MOP refinement and standardization
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Executive Influence – Strong partner to engineering, architecture, TPM, and leadership teams; adept at aligning complex technical deployments with business objectives through clear communication and strategic engagement
- Program & Project Execution at Scale – Experienced in leading multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs, integrating AI and cloud workloads into production environments under aggressive timelines
- Infrastructure Design Review & Implementation – Skilled in evaluating complex designs for operational feasibility, scalability, and support readiness across high-density, high-power data center environments
- Organizational Development & Talent Leadership – Builder of high-performing, globally distributed teams through structured onboarding, coaching, and operational empowerment
- Standards & Compliance – Deep working knowledge of ISO27001, CDCMP, CDCDP, and global data center compliance frameworks; skilled at embedding operational rigor into rapidly evolving technical landscapesinfrastructure and high-density GPU environments Skilled in reviewing architecture designs for industry compliance and deployment readiness across current and future hyperscale sites
- Technical Infrastructure Management
- Deep expertise in space planning, infrastructure deployment, asset lifecycle management, and maintenance of servers, network devices, and storage solutions Strong background in supporting compute-heavy environments with evolving hardware and clustering requirements
- Program and Project Execution
- Led multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs, including Deutsche Bank and Redstone Converged Solutions Known for aligning technical projects with organizational objectives and delivering results in fast-paced, high-stakes environments
- Executive Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
- Clear, effective communicator skilled in simplifying complex technical content for cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership Trusted voice in high-visibility conversations, influencing business decisions through operational insight
- Organizational Leadership & Team Development
- Committed to building high-performance teams through coaching, structured onboarding, and continuous development Strong leadership presence focused on enabling autonomy, accountability, and collaboration
- Operational Excellence & Standards Compliance
- Documentation Expert, Strong track record in developing and refining SOPs and workflows in alignment with industry standards (ISO27001, CDCDP, CDCMP) Adept at identifying gaps, optimizing processes, and driving consistent excellence across distributed teams
- Adaptive & Collaborative Mindset
- Thrive in dynamic environments and navigate ambiguity with ease Known for building bridges across global teams and delivering critical outcomes through collaboration and shared accountability
Accomplishments
- Launched a 50 MW+ Liquid-Cooled AI Region Led the operational rollout of a next-generation region built on GB200 and GB300 infrastructure, driving integration of liquid-cooled compute and mixed air/liquid environmental strategies to support ultra-high-density GPU clusters at scale.
- Expanded OCI’s Global Footprint Spearheaded the successful startup of four new OCI data center regions across four countries, overseeing end-to-end operational readiness, commissioning, and transition to live service under aggressive timelines.
- Operational Stewardship of 60 MW+ Capacity Managed performance, compliance, and uptime across multiple facilities, consistently aligning with SLAs and global best practices while enabling rapid AI infrastructure growth.
- Drove Strategic Infrastructure Evolution Partnered with Engineering and Architecture teams to redesign operational frameworks supporting the shift to liquid-cooled, high-power rack environments (400 kW+), setting new standards for scalability and resilience.
- Built & Scaled High-Performing Teams Grew a technical organization from 25 to 50+ technicians and leads, establishing structured onboarding, SOP/MOP frameworks, and development programs to support hyperscale expansion.
- Standardized Operations Across Regions Authored and implemented SOPs, MOPs, and operational playbooks to harmonize practices globally, enabling consistent deployment quality and operational excellence.
- Delivered Major Strategic Programs Led multi-million-dollar infrastructure programs for hyperscale customers and financial institutions (e.g., Deutsche Bank, Redstone), ensuring flawless delivery under complex regulatory and operational constraints.
- Recognized Executive Contributor — Regularly engaged in high-visibility forums with senior leadership, influencing roadmap decisions and representing regional operations for AI infrastructure strategy.
Certification
- The Connectix Optical Fibre Termination Course. (Certificate Number 1/000465)
- The IBDN Cat5e and Cat6 Training Course. (Certificate Number TCN688)
- The IBDN Optical Fibre Termination Course. (Certificate Number TCN652)
- CDCM June 3
- ISO27001 Foundation – CIS-F
Timeline
Senior Data Center Manager
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
03.2023 - Current
Data Center Manager
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
03.2017 - 03.2023
Data Centre Consultant
Millennium Capital Partners LLP (UK and Europe)
01.2013 - 12.2016
Installation & Configuration Engineer
Selection Managed IT Solutions / Nuffield Health Cabinet
11.2012 - 01.2013
Data Centre Team Leader
Redstone Converged Solutions / Computacentre
11.2010 - 08.2012
Account Campus Administrator & Lead Engineer
Redstone Converged Solutions (For AON)
06.2008 - 11.2010
PSG Team Leader
Black Box Network Services - PSG (Reuters Professional Services Group)
05.2005 - 06.2008
GCSE - GCSE
Teignmouth Community Colleague
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