Stephen Bates

Stephen Bates is an accomplished Solutions Engineer currently at Data Sentinel Inc. since December 2024, with prior experience in a similar role at ThinkOn Inc., where oversight of thirty-eight virtual machines facilitated operational efficiency and cost reduction. Stephen's extensive background includes critical data center management at RBC, where responsibilities encompassed maintaining an 18,000 sq. ft. enterprise data center, and multiple IT Analyst positions at TD focused on supporting critical testing environments. Earlier career roles involved comprehensive user support at Peabody Trust and strategic problem management at Computacenter. Stephen holds a Co-op Endorsed Diploma in Computer Technology from Fanshawe College and has also pursued studies in Recording, Music Technology, and Music Business at Kingston University.