Network Design Series: How Network Design Is Evolving Data Centers During A Digital Surge

Thomas (Tom) Brown is responsible for planning and implementing the company’s strategy, and managing the overall revenue growth of the company. Mr. Brown joined Hudson IX (formally DataGryd) in 2018 and brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in start-up, turnaround and high-growth operations. He has a proven track record of success in strategic and tactical market development, creation of brand awareness and customer relationship management. Prior to joining Hudson IX (formally DataGryd), Mr. Brown led the content, cable, and data center verticals within Windstream’s Wholesale Business Unit. From 1999 to 2009, he was Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at FiberNet Telecom Group, Inc., where he was an integral part in the sale of the company to the Zayo Group. Mr. Brown earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Jeff Wabik is responsible for DC BLOX’s strategic technology development. Since joining the company, he has managed the deployment and growth of its software-automated, multi-terabit, service delivery networks which underpin DC BLOX’s edge-connected solutions. For more than 30 years, Jeff has combined imagination, vision, and a deep technical acumen to create next-generation technologies for both start-up and mature organizations. Jeff’s experience includes data center network operations, embedded software development, information security, business development, and creation of L2 switching and L3 routing platforms, including the world’s first multi-Gigabit router. Jeff has held senior technical management positions at Ciena, Ascend Communications, and Lucent Technologies. Jeff graduated from the University of Minnesota with dual BA degrees in Computer Science and Geology. In his free time, he is a fitness addict, a commercial and instrument rated pilot, an avid snowboarder and plays the drums in rock-n-roll bands.

Joe is Vice President, Solution Architects at Schneider Electric, responsible for bringing together the full suite of our products and services to provide complete solutions for our customers. Joe has more than 22 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, operations management, and system engineering strategies.  Joe started his career with the U.S. Air Force Nuclear program and then lead one of the world’s largest financial data center portfolios. Joe provides strong technical and business leadership skills with the proven ability to analyze an organization’s business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative solutions to meet the customer’s business objectives.