Steve Harris

Steve Harris has a diverse work experience in the technology and data center industry. Steve started their career as a Conversion Analyst at Waste Management in 1986 and then worked as a Senior Analyst in Information Services at United Airlines from 1988 to 1990. In 1990, they joined Comdisco, where they served as Director of Project Management and Real Estate Portfolio Management until 2002. During their tenure at Comdisco, they contributed to the company's growth, and the BCDR division was later acquired by SunGard. From 2002 to 2013, Steve Harris worked at Forsythe Solutions Group, where they held the position of Director of Consulting/Advisory Services, focusing on data center engineering. In 2014, they joined Forsythe Data Centers as Vice President of Data Center Development and Operations, where they helped organizations manage their IT infrastructure and worked with many Fortune 1000 companies. In 2018, Steve began working as an Independent Consultant, providing expertise in data center facility expansion and new build projects, supporting capital expenditure decisions ranging from $5-25M. Steve then joined MDI Access, Inc. in 2019 as the Vice President of Business Development for Data Center Engineering, responsible for partner and business development in electrical project management and data center design/engineering. Overall, Steve Harris has demonstrated expertise in data center management, business development, and project consulting throughout their career.

Steve Harris attended Northeastern Illinois University where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Cum Laude. Steve also pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Management/Career Development at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. The exact start and end years for both degrees are not provided.