Steve Bates

Steve Bates is a seasoned professional in technical operations with over twenty years of experience in support environments, including mission-critical 24x7 production scenarios. Currently serving as a Senior Staff Systems Administrator at Visa, Bates oversees operations related to Global Endpoint Systems and manages Confluence server functionalities. Previously, Bates has held key roles at IBM Global Services, GEOBRIDGE Corporation, and Visa Interactive, where responsibilities spanned applications administration, network security, and technical project management. Bates earned a B.A. in International Studies from George Mason University, further solidifying a diverse skill set in both technical and analytical domains.