Mark Thiele

Mark Thiele's responsibilities at Switch include evaluating new data center technologies, developing partners and providing industry thought leadership. Mark's insights in to the next generation of technological innovations, and how these technologies speak to client needs and solutions are invaluable. He shares his enthusiasm and passion for technology and how it impacts daily life and business on local, national and world stages. Mark has a long history of IT leadership specifically in the areas of team development, infrastructure, and data centers. Over a 20 plus year career, he's demonstrated that IT infrastructure can be improved to drive innovation, improve efficiency and reduce cost and complexity. Mark is President & Founder of Data Center Pulse, is an advisor to venture firms and start-ups, and is a globally-recognized speaker at premier industry events. He is listed as a 'Top 100 Cloud' and 'Top 10 Data Center' blogger. His SwitchSCRIBE blog is an industry go-to resource.