Sr. Dir., Data Cntr Solution & Architecture

The Senior Director, Data Center Solutions & Architecture serves as the strategic technical leader for Infinite Electronics’ Data Center business. This role is responsible for defining and executing the technical vision, solution strategy, and customer engagement model supporting hyperscale, cloud, AI infrastructure, colocation, and enterprise data center customers.

This individual serves as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders, influences product portfolio strategy, drives technical differentiation, and partners with engineering, product management, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, and commercial leadership to accelerate growth within the data center market.

The Senior Director will play a critical role in identifying emerging market opportunities, shaping future technology investments, influencing product roadmaps, and strengthening Infinite Electronics’ position as a market leader in connectivity and interconnect solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the strategic vision, technology roadmap, and solution architecture strategy for Infinite Electronics’ Data Center business.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor to customers, executives, and internal stakeholders, building trusted relationships across hyperscale, AI infrastructure, colocation, and enterprise data center markets.
• Lead the development of innovative connectivity and interconnect solutions that align customer requirements with business objectives and operational capabilities.
• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to drive solution development, product innovation, and market expansion.
• Influence product portfolio strategy, technology investments, and future roadmap decisions based on customer needs, market trends, and competitive insights.
• Drive revenue growth by supporting strategic account planning, expanding customer relationships, and improving technical win rates across key opportunities.
• Represent Infinite Electronics as a thought leader through executive briefings, industry conferences, customer engagements, and technical forums.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects, engineers, and technical specialists while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Establish best practices, governance processes, and performance metrics to ensure successful solution delivery and business outcomes.
• Identify emerging technologies, market opportunities, and strategic partnerships that strengthen Infinite Electronics’ position within the global data center ecosystem, * Frequently remains in a stationary position and occasionally moves about the office or worksite to access files, supplies, or attend meetings.
• Frequently uses hands and fingers to operate office equipment such as a keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office tools.
• Must be able to visually assess information on screens, documents, and reports.
• Frequently reads, interprets, and analyzes written and visual information.
• Occasionally lifts or moves items up to [10-15] pounds (e.g., files, laptop, meeting materials).
• Must be able to effectively communicate information and ideas in person, via video conference, and through written communication.
• Works primarily in an office or remote office environment with standard business equipment.
• May require extended periods of screen time.
• May occasionally be required to attend meetings or events outside of normal workspace or business hours.

Reports To: Casey Cerretani

Work Environment

This role is designated as remote or in-office. This position can be carried out remotely or in an office setting. Employees may work from their home office, regularly collaborating with colleagues across various company sites during normal or extended business hours when necessary. Office-based work depends on an employee’s proximity to an Infinite facility and may be determined by management. Travel is part of this role’s responsibilities, including customer visits, supplier meetings, industry conferences, and internal gatherings.

Do you have experience in Video conferences (communication methods)?, * Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience within data center infrastructure, networking, telecommunications, connectivity, cloud infrastructure, or related technology industries.
• Minimum of 10 years in technical leadership, solution architecture, engineering leadership, product strategy, or customer-facing executive advisory roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex customer engagements and enterprise-scale solution initiatives.
• Experience influencing executive stakeholders and strategic technology decisions.
• Strong understanding of data center infrastructure, network architecture, interconnect technologies, and cloud ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional organizations and driving business growth through technical innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting hyperscale cloud providers, AI infrastructure providers, colocation operators, or large-scale enterprise data center organizations.
• Deep expertise in fiber optics, high-speed networking, signal integrity, optical transport, Ethernet, InfiniBand, and next-generation connectivity technologies.
• Experience influencing product strategy and technology roadmaps.
• Experience participating in industry standards organizations and advisory councils.
• Professional certifications such as CCIE, CCNP, PMP, Data Center certifications, or equivalent credentials.
• Experience within electronic components, connectivity, telecommunications, infrastructure technology, or manufacturing industries.