Craig Rhodes

Managing Director, Data Center Services, Data Protection, Carrier Services at Structured Communication Systems

Craig Rhodes has over 15 years of work experience in various roles related to data center services, program management, and technology project management. Since 2019, they have been serving as the Managing Director of Data Center Services at Structured Communication Systems, where they are responsible for developing strategic relationships with data center suppliers and partners, advising clients on data center facilities and capacity planning, and implementing process improvement and data protection frameworks. Prior to that, they worked as a Consultant at GCI General Communication, Inc., providing strategy consulting and project support in the areas of data center, network, security, and BC/DR. Craig also served as a Principal at Pacific Coast Consulting for 17 years. In addition, Craig has experience working as a Consultant and Manager in various companies such as TRUSYS, Univar, Watermark Estate Management Services, LLC, Starbucks Coffee Company, Expedia, Washington Mutual, and Lake Washington School District, where they handled IT infrastructure project management, technology project services, and IT project management roles.

Craig Rhodes has a diverse educational background with several certifications. Craig completed a Certificate Program in Project and Program Management at The George Washington University. Prior to that, they pursued a MOD degree in Organization Development at Bowling Green State University. Craig also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Illinois State University.

In addition to their formal education, Craig Rhodes has obtained several certifications throughout their career. Craig is a Nutanix Certified Sales Representative, earning this certification from Nutanix in February 2023. Craig has also obtained the Cohesity Technical Sales Data Protection Associate certification from Cohesity in December 2022. Furthermore, they hold the Druva Sales Certification from Druva, obtained in November 2022. Craig Rhodes is a Rubrik Certified Engineer (RCE) and holds the Rubrik Sales Professional (RSP) and Rubrik Technical Professional (RTP) certifications, all obtained from Rubrik, Inc. in 2022. Craig also holds the Cohesity Sales Associate certification, obtained in March 2020. Additionally, they have pursued the PMP (Project Management Professional) certification, although specific details regarding its completion are not provided.

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