Erik Aranda

Erik Aranda has extensive experience in the HVAC and facilities management sectors, beginning as an HVAC Craftsman II at Dallas Independent School District, where maintenance and repairs were performed on mechanical equipment across 33 campuses. Erik then joined TDIndustries as an HVAC Service Tech, managing preventative maintenance contracts before moving to Carrier Corporation as a factory-trained Service Technician specializing in commercial equipment, particularly chillers. In subsequent roles at Equinix, Erik served as Lead Site Engineer, overseeing engineering teams and improving operational efficiency, followed by positions at Facebook and Meta as a Critical Facilities Engineer and later as a Critical Facility Manager. Currently, Erik holds the role of Lead Building Engineer at Meta, focusing on strategic development and team management within facilities operations. Erik's educational background includes attendance at H. Grady Spruce High School.