With a focus on real user scenarios for real customer problems, we help data center operators manage tasks and processes faster and more efficiently than ever before, while saving costs and improving availability.
We strive to eliminate the complexity they have been forced to accept from point tools and home grown applications, removing the dependency on emails and spreadsheets to transform the delivery of data center services. Sunbird delivers on this commitment with unexpected simplicity through products that are easy to find, buy, deploy, use, and maintain.
Our solutions are rooted in our deep connections with our customers who share best practices and participate in our user groups and product development process.
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2012
Interests and spare time: Swimming and watching soccer games
Favorite Apps: Facebook and WhatsApp
Other languages spoken: Arabic
Degree(s): Masters Degree of Science in Electrical Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2016
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2016
Favorite Hobbies: Music (Carnatic Classical and Light Music), Cooking
Favorite Apps: Saavn Music App, Evernote and Pinterest
Other languages spoken: Telugu, Hindi, English
Degree(s): JNTU Hyderabad, India; B. Tech in Computer Science
Fun Fact: Interested in learning Modern Dance and is fascinated by Mythology
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2006
Interests and spare time: Family time, Photography, Skiing and Camping
Favorite Apps: Trello, Waze, Translate, YouTube and Quora
Other languages spoken: Arabic and English
Degree(s): MBA BSComp E
Fun Fact: I still enjoy watching Tom and Jerry show from time to time!
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2007
Interests and spare time: Family time and travel anywhere, Love Yacht Rock, Hard Rock from the 70’s and 80’s and Love Concerts when I can go
Fun Fact: I could not cook to save my life!
HR
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2023
Interests and spare time: Road cycling, Formula 1 races and music
Favorite Apps: Spotify, Zwift, and Reddit
Other languages spoken: Turkish
Degree(s): Bachelors in Business Administration, Masters in Business Administration
Fun Fact: I used to play golf, basketball, and go on regular runs, but for the past five years, I have been focusing on mid to long distance cycling.
Marketing
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2022
Interests and spare time: Volleyball, going to the beach, watching new movies & tv shows
Favorite Apps: TikTok & Candy Crush
Degree(s): BA in Strategic Communication, Minor in Social Media Marketing
Fun Fact: I love doing Jigsaw Puzzles whenever I can!
Engineering
Nickname: Mara
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2023
Interests and spare time: Martial Arts & Standup Comedy
Favorite Apps: 成語接龍 and Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Other languages spoken: Mandarin Chinese & Hungarian
Degree(s): B.S. in Computer Science
Fun Fact: I love turtles, at some point I had six of them at home and tried to breed them; at a later point I spent two months in Indonesia volunteering at a sea turtle rescue
Sales Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2004
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2008
Awards won: silver award with Raritan
Interests and spare time: Restore Volkswagen vans and campers, taxi for his kids
Favorite Apps: Shazam, Google maps
Degree(s): University of Ulster, Math, Statistics and Computer Science
Fun fact: Irish dance
Sales
Nickname: Ron
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2020
Interests and spare time: Enjoying my family, golf, and the Seattle Seahawks
Favorite Apps: Jeopardy & Scrabble
Fun Fact: Shot two rounds of 75 in golf
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2015
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2015
Interests and spare time: Goes running, new blogs
Favorite Apps: Atom Editor
Other languages spoken: Telugu, Hindi
Degree(s): Polytechnical Institute of NY, Masters
Fun Fact: Works very hard, sometimes sleeps in office
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2024
Interests and spare time: Hiking, learning foreign languages, poetry
Favorite Apps: WhatsApp, Reddit
Other languages spoken: Fulah, French
Degree(s): B.S Mathematics and Computer Science (expected May 2025)
Fun Fact: In my spare time, I love reading philosophy books
Technical Support
How long at Sunbird: Since 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2017
Interests and spare time: Star Wars, DC Comics, Board games, and Computer Games
Favorite Apps:LastPass and Paradise Bay
Degree(s): BS, Computer Science (In Progress); Associates, Architectural Engineering
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2020
Interests and spare time: Biking, Skiing and 3D modeling
Favorite Apps: Blender & Solidworks
Degree(s): BS in Cyber Operations
Fun Fact: I'm a huge music nerd
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2018
Awards won: Brandon Area Soccer Association Outstanding Leadership
Interests and spare time: I’m huge into music, both listening and playing. My favorite music is from the 60s, particularly the British Invasion. I play guitar, bass guitar, trumpet, and would like to learn many more instruments.
Favorite Apps: Firefox, Audio Recorder, ColorNote, Guitar Tuner & YouTube
Degree(s): Associate in Applied Science in Computer Programming, Southeast Technical Institute, Sioux Falls, SD
Fun Fact: A life goal of mine is to play in a Beatles tribute band
Sales
Nickname: Pierrot (Sounds better in French! Don't pronounce the "t"!)
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2014
Awards won: Best sales growth of DCIM in 2011 at Schneider
Interests and spare time: Mountain Bike enduro in the Alps, Meditation & Sci-Fi movies
Favorite Apps: Shazam
Other languages spoken: French
Degree(s): Bachelor degree in Electronics and 3 years degree in Business
Fun Fact: Fully restomoded a 67 Mustang in France, including complete engine overall, without ANY prior mechanical knowledge, and it still runs great!
Engineering
Nickname: Eli
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2021
Interests and spare time: Hiking and travelling to the seaside
Favorite Apps: Waze and VI
Other languages spoken: Russian
Degree(s): Bachelors CS
Fun Fact: I’m a certified Open Water Scuba Diver
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2020
Interests and spare time: I love watching movies
Favorite Apps: Netflix, Prime Video and Spotify
Other languages spoken: Telugu, Hindi
Degree(s): Masters Degree in Computer Science
Fun Fact: I have driven a motorcycle
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2019
Interests and spare time: Grilling, Football, Fishing and Hunting
Favorite Apps: Snapchat
Degree(s): B.S. in Network Security Administration at Dakota State University
Marketing
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2021
Interests and spare time: Concerts, video games, and food!
Favorite Apps: Spotify and Beli
Degree(s): The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), BS, Marketing
Product Management & Marketing
Nickname: Jim or The Dude
How long at Sunbird: Since 2005
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2008
Awards won: Beta Gamma Sigma, Eta Kappa Nu and a Patent for detecting whether a server has shut down gracefully
Interests and spare time: Walking, running and fishing
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Degree(s): Drexel University, B.S., Electrical Engineering and Rutgers Graduate School of Management, MBA
Leadership
Nickname: Herminator, H3
How long at Sunbird: Since 2001
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2007, when we first introduced Power IQ with Intelligent Rack PDU's
Awards won: Best Dad, I used to get this award on Father's day, but recently I haven't won
Interests and spare time: Photography, videography, watching kids excel in their academics and other activities, e.g. hockey, skating, soccer, cheer, volunteer work
Favorite Apps: Waze, Office Lens, Outlook, 8x8, Zillow, Netflix
Other languages spoken: Some Cantonese, enough to order Dim Sum, but not enough to really hold a conversation
Degree(s): B.A. Economics
Fun Fact: I can do a great brake job
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2020
Interests and spare time: Watching baseball and playing console games
Favorite Apps: Netflix and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Bachelor Degree
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2016
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2016
Interests and spare time: Mountain climbing, triathlon
Favorite Apps: Line
Other languages spoken: Chinese, German
Degree(s): Bachelors
Fun Fact: Traveled around the Taiwan Island by bicycle
Engineering
Nickname: Fourbags
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2020
Interests and spare time: Playing Switch and watching movies
Favorite Apps: Instagram and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters Degree
Fun Fact: Love to play Mahjong
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2024
Interests and spare time: Diving
Favorite Apps: Garmin Connect
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): M.S.
Engineering
Nickname: KC
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2021
Interests and spare time: Watching movies, YouTube, and playing badminton
Favorite Apps: YouTube and Line
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters Degree
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2021
Interests and spare time: Watching movies, playing badminton, and watching basketball games
Favorite Apps: LINE, YouTube & Facebook
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters, Computer Science
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2020
Interests and spare time: Playing Switch and watching movies
Favorite Apps: Instagram and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters Degree
Fun Fact: Love to play Mahjong
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2011
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2011
Awards won: Raritan Spot Award
Interests and spare time: Martial Arts (Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Kickboxing), Photography, Watching Korean dramas, Reading and Cooking
Favorite Apps: Instagram and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): MS in Computer Science
Fun Fact: Certified Wing Chun instructor
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2022
Interests and spare time: Reading, movies, and traveling
Favorite Apps: Uber Eats, Netflix, Google Maps, Spotify
Degree(s): B.S., Mechanical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2019
Interests and spare time: Family time, TV series
Favorite Apps: Rakuten Kobo
Degree(s): Master Degree
Fun Fact: I love to play Go game. I am at the Foxwq level 1K
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2020
Interests and spare time: Badminton sport & watching movies
Favorite Apps: Trello & YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters Degree
Fun Fact: I am experienced in feeding saltwater aquarium
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2024
Interests and spare time: Playing PC games and watching live streams on Twitch
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Twitch, and Steam
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): M.S.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2020
Interests and spare time: Bike riding, working out, playing computer games, and chatting with people
Favorite Apps: Fog of World
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters
Fun Fact: I appeared in the picture of a newspaper headline once before
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2024
Interests and spare time: Watching shows on Netflix, playing video games on the Switch, and visiting interesting places around the city
Favorite Apps: Duolingo (408 days streak at the time of writing)
Other languages spoken: Mandarin and some Spanish
Degree(s): MS in Electrical Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2018
Interests and spare time: Car detailing, cycling, photography and camping
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Chinese and Taiwanese
Degree(s): Bachelors
Fun Fact: Scooter travel and camping in Taiwan
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2019
Interests and spare time: Car racing
Favorite Apps: Facebook
Other languages spoken: Mandarin, Cantonese, Hakka, Hok Kien and Malay
Degree(s): BA of Honors in Science (2nd Upper), in Computing
Fun Fact: Love to race, love extremely spicy food and love beer!
Engineering
Engineering
Engineering
Nickname: O
How long at Sunbird: Since 2002
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2012
Interests and spare time: Watching sports, baseball, football music, karaoke
Favorite Apps: Waze, YouTube
Other languages spoken: Spanish
Degree(s): Stevens Institute of Technology, Bachelors, Computer Science
Fun Fact: Played semi-pro baseball on Oakland Dodgers in North, NJ
Services & Support
Nickname: Santi
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2024
Awards won: 2nd place in 2024 Beacom Dean’s Cup at Dakota State University
Interests and spare time: Being outdoors, reading, working out, going to church
Favorite Apps: Pinterest and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Spanish (and a basic understanding of Italian and Portuguese)
Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations at Dakota State University
Fun Fact: : I love Wes Anderson movies!
Sales
Nickname: Sammy the Bull
How long at Sunbird: August 2024 (Raritan 2004 – 2007)
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2009
Awards won: Several Presidents Clubs
Interests and spare time: Southeastern Junior Golf Tour – Rules Official
Degree(s): Georgia Southern University (Bachelor of Science)
Fun Fact: I am a sports nut. I have had the pleasure of attending Super Bowl, World Series, NCAA Football Championship, Masters, US Open and Kentucky Derby
Technical Support
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2019
Interests and spare time: Spending time with friends and family. Especially my son and wife
Favorite Apps: Any idle gaming app (almost)
Fun Fact: I like good memes and inside jokes that can make almost anyone laugh
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2021
Interests and spare time: Soccer, traveling and playing indoor games
Favorite Apps: Facebook and FuboTV
Other languages spoken: Nepali and Hindi
Degree(s): Bachelor in Computer Application. Hyderabad India. Associates in Applied Science, Information Technology Security, Sioux Falls
Fun Fact: I have seen Mt. Everest and the beautiful Caribbean beaches!
Data Analysts
Sales
Nickname: JD
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2020
Interests and spare time: Masters lacrosse tournaments, skiing, and motorcycle riding
Favorite Apps: Facebook and Tinder
Other languages spoken: Spanish
Degree(s): BS Business and MS Computer Science
Fun Fact: I live on Lake Tahoe
Data Analysts
Nickname: The Bean
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2024
Awards won: Spirit of Max in tennis, MVP in tennis, Oriole award in basketball, captain of the tennis, basketball, and golf team. MIP in Golf. Citizenship award
Interests and spare time: Hanging out with friends and family, playing video games with friends
Favorite Apps: Instagram, Snapchat
Degree(s): High School Diploma. Will be attending Southeast Tech for a Business Administration degree
Fun Fact: I can jump the wake on a wakeboard
Engineering
Nickname: Mike
How long at Sunbird: Since 2006
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2008
Interests and spare time: Beach volleyball, golf
Degree(s): North Carolina State, Bachelors, Computer Science
Fun Fact: Has 2 rescued chiweenies (chihuahua and dachshund)
Sales Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2010 when Avocent launched Data Center Plan (DCP)
Awards won: Best Demo Setup
Interests and spare time: DIY raspberry + Arduino
Favorite Apps: Audible
Other languages spoken: French and Portuguese (basic)
Degree(s): TSRIT Network and telecom
Fun Fact: I spent more than 1 year underwater (more than 1000 hours)
Sales
Nickname: Jon
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2016
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2010 (Spent 6 years at Raritan)
Interests and spare time: Weightlifting, RFID, Alternative Currencies, Real Estate
Favorite Apps: Audible
Degree(s): BS Information System, MBA
Fun Fact: Lived in Singapore for 2.5 years
Engineering
Sales
Nickname: JD
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2022
Awards won: Many best seller awards for overachieving sales targets
Interests and spare time: Jogging, playing badminton, watching movies, and listening to music
Favorite Apps: LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Instagram
Other languages spoken: Tamil and Hindi
Degree(s): MBA in Information Technology Management
Fun Fact: I am a very friendly person and I like friendly, outspoken people. I am a slow cyclist and won 1st place in many competitions. Little forgetful. I became a father when I was 24; I'm a proud father! I hate being late. My inspiration is M.S. Dhoni captain cool cricketer
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2024
Interests and spare time: Spending time with my wife and 3 daughters, running, playing guitar, playing pickleball
Favorite Apps: Facebook, Instagram, Wordle
Other languages spoken: A little bit of Spanish (but far from fluent)
Degree(s): Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Managerial Economics (University of California, Davis); MBA (University of California, Irvine)
Fun Fact: I play guitar in a rock cover band
Marketing
Nickname: K-Dog
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2023
Awards won: The Making Democracy Work Award (2018)
Interests and spare time: Playing D&D, reading, and going on hikes with my dog
Favorite Apps: Adobe Premier Pro and Adobe Illustrator
Other languages spoken: HTML
Degree(s): Associates in English, Bachelors in Interactive Multimedia Design
Fun Fact: I love adventure courses!
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2010
Interests and spare time: Chess, Karting
Favorite Apps: Chess.com, Twitter for news and updates (not X) :)
Other languages spoken: Arabic
Degree(s): Bs. Computer Engineering (University of Sharjah), MBA (Strathclyde Business School)
Fun Fact: Espresso lover. In fact, I make the best espresso shot in the world! Keep chasing the best beans and best extraction techniques :)
Sales Engineering
Nickname: Woodi
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2024
Interests and spare time: Two kids, renovating my house, running, hiking and volunteering in the Bavarian Red Cross
Favorite Apps: Spond, Strava, Kicker
Other languages spoken: Hungarian, German and English
Sales
Nickname: VaVa
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2017
Awards won: 3rd place Women’s 3 Slalom, Florida State Tournament 2004
Interests and spare time: Yoga, waterskiing, piano, grandchildren (Alice 3 1/2 and Luca 1 1/2)
Favorite Apps: iTunes, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
Other languages spoken: None, but my daughter speaks some Spanish and Portuguese
Degree(s): Bachelor of Science, Information Systems from University of South Florida
Fun Fact: I finally changed my name from Stemm to Eskew in 2020 (during Covid) after 20 years of marriage! Everyone thought I got divorced, lol. I couldn't use the excuse that I didn't have time as we were all on lockdown. I surprised him with it for our anniversary.
Sales
Nickname: Pat
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2024
Interests and spare time: Surfing, fly fishing
Favorite Apps: Google Maps, Surfline
Degree(s): BS International Business
Fun Fact: I’ve swam with sharks (intentionally and unintentionally many times)
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2019
Interests and spare time: Music, Movies, Food and Travel
Favorite Apps: Instagram and Netflix
Other languages spoken: Spanish
Degree(s): BA Corporate Communications & Minor in Psychology
Fun Fact: Born and raised in NYC and now living in the suburbs of NJ
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2021
Interests and spare time: Watching movies and playing volleyball
Favorite Apps: Instagram and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters Degree
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2023
Awards won: Verizon Covid Response
Interests and spare time: Small restaurant and fry cook
Favorite Apps: StarCraft
Degree(s): GED
Fun Facts: Number 4 out of 10 in my family, good at washing dishes, love watching competitive StarCraft
Engineering
Nickname: Steven
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2023
Interests and spare time: Gym or hiking
Favorite Apps: Discord
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master of Information Technology
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2023
Interests and spare time: Playing games and Skiing
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese, Japanese
Degree(s): Masters
Fun Fact: Plays piano
Sales Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2021
Interests and spare time: Soccer and playing with my dog
Favorite Apps: Spotify and Snapchat
Degree(s): B.S. in Network Security Administration at Dakota State University
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2021
Interests and spare time: Computer games, reading and movies
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Engineering
Nickname:Andy
How long at Sunbird: Since April, 2016
How long in the DCIM business: Since April, 2016
Awards won: PhD commencement speaker
Interests and spare time: Hiking, sports, family, IoT/intelligent assistants
Favorite Apps: Waze, Amazon Echo
Other languages spoken: French
Degree(s): PhD
Fun Fact: I have visited Acadia National Park over 40 times.
Engineering
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since 2003
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2007
Interests and spare time: Work out, iron man, and triathlons
Favorite Apps: Garmin connect, plants vs. zombies
Degree(s): Southern Illinois University, MBA
Fun fact: Used to ride horses
Sales
Nickname: Debs
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2025
Interests and spare time: In my spare time I am a Dance Teacher, artist and Author. I also love the beach
Degree(s): I have diplomas in Anatomy & Physiology, Food & Nutrition, Sports Therapy, Injury and Massage and a Fitness & Gym Instructor
Fun Fact: I have written and published 3 children’s books currently selling online in the UK’s largest bookstore Waterstones
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2019, rejoined in 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2019
Awards won: WINGS outstanding leadership award at Meredith College
Interests and spare time: Swimming, Tennis, baking, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Apps: LinkedIn & Viber
Other languages spoken: Serbo-Croatian
Degree(s): B.S. in Computer Science from Meredith College
Fun Fact: I like to travel and learn about different cultures and traditions
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2023
Interests and spare time: Painting, heraldry, and humanitarian mine clearing
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: English, German, French, Russian, Slovenian, Serbian
Degree(s): History of Art
Fun Fact: I like to learn languages
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2025
Awards won: Juniper Beyond the Team Award – 2018, Huawei Future Star Award - 2021
Interests and spare time: Cooking, Playing Games, Traveling, Music
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Bangla
Degree(s): Master’s in electrical engineering
Fun Fact: If you ever travel with me, I promise you’ll never be bored.
Sales
Nickname: “Frank the Tank”
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2016
Interests and spare time: Reading, Canyon bikes, Music
Favorite Apps: Spiegel Online, SZ online, Zwift, Garmin Connect
Other languages spoken: German
Degree(s): Unix specialist (Nixdorf Targon), Radio-TV engineer, electronics engineer
Fun Fact: For music, I’m still stuck in the 80s…
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2023
Interests and spare time: Violin, badminton, baseball, and video games
Favorite Apps: Facebook, Discord
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Masters
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2023
Interests and spare time: Converting school buses to tiny homes, movie nights with the kids
Favorite Apps: Reddit
Degree(s): BS in Computer Science from Dakota State University SD, BA in Business from University of Charleston WV
Fun Fact: Since February of 2021, I have lived in a self-converted, 35-foot school bus to tiny home with my wife, 3 kids (ages 10, 8, 4), 2 dogs, and a cat.
Sales
Nickname: Big Ron
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2023
Interests and spare time: Cooking, (real) Football, Rum, Travel
Other languages spoken: Dutch, German
Degree(s): PDI (IT)
Fun Fact: I petted a great white shark in Gansbaai, South Africa
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2006
How long in the DCIM business: Since 1996
Interests and spare time: Doing family stuff, radio control cars with kids, building a tree house
Favorite Apps: vi, an editor on Linux
Other languages spoken: very little French
Degree(s): North Carolina State, Computer Science
Fun fact: Can play the banjo
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2024
Awards won: Best costume at Birmingham comic con 2016
Interests and spare time: Cosplayer, Gym, Taekwondo
Favorite Apps: Gaming and music apps
Other languages spoken: German
Degree(s): Bachelors in Science
Fun Fact: Qualified Personal Trainer
Engineering
Nickname: Mars
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2021
Interests and spare time: Reading books about software engineering, investment, and writing a side project with software engineering practice
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Taipei Tech Master
Fun Fact: One of my favorite things is playing badminton
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 1999
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2010
Interests and spare time: Badminton, tennis
Favorite Apps: Line, Facebook
Degree(s): Masters
Fun Fact: Played in the 2014 and 2015 World Morning Cup badminton final
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2021
Interests and spare time: Sports (basketball, running and working out), reading novels, playing games, watching live stream, learning new program skills
Favorite Apps: UberEats, Stock app, Note helper, Clock
Other languages spoken: Japanese (a little)
Degree(s): Master Degree, NTU
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2023
Interests and spare time: Watching TV series
Favorite Apps: Instagram
Leadership
How long at Sunbird: Since inception. 1985
How long in the DCIM business: Since 1985
Interests and spare time: Gardening and traveling to Europe, Asia, and the United States. Would like to go to Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Favorite Apps: Reading journals– Wall Street Journal, Businessweek
Other languages spoken: English, Chinese, and Taiwanese
Degree(s): MS and PhD, Electrical Engineering
Fun Fact: Enjoy skiing, but after breaking my collarbone in Utah I lost my ski license
Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2022
Interests and spare time: Music, Marathon
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): University
Fun Fact: Preparing for the Mt. Fuji International Marathon 2025
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2021
Interests and spare time: Playing online games and cooking
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Bachelor of Computer Science
Fun Fact: Been trying to solve the Rubik's Cube for years without looking for how
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2023
Interests and spare time: I enjoy learning new languages; currently, I'm learning Spanish, and I also prefer traveling alone. These experiences help broaden my horizons.
Favorite Apps: Duolingo
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Bachelor’s
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2023
Interests and spare time: Reading books and watching movies, anime, and drama series
Favorite Apps: App Store
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2022
Interests and spare time: Travel
Favorite Apps: Notion
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): M.S.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2023
Interests and spare time: Japanese karaoke, video games
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Mandarin (mother tongue), Japanese (elementary)
Degree(s): Bachelor's
Fun Fact: I have played rugby for four years in college. Many people said I am not that strong and not that heavy (64 kg at that time) as a rugby player, but they didn't know that I was the fastest player on the team.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2022
Interests and spare time: Movies, Basketball, Volleyball
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Master's degree
Technical Support
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2017
Interests and spare time: Spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, and trivia
Favorite Apps: Google Earth
Degree(s): Data Processing/Computer Repair
Fun Fact: I have a Silver Labrador Retriever
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since April 1999
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2007
Awards won: President's Club
Interests and spare time: Bass guitar player, skiing, yoga, historic home renovation, martial arts and motorcycle racing
Favorite Apps: Excel
Degree(s): New Jersey Institute of Technology, B.S Electrical Engineering
Fun Fact: I run a non-profit for kids struggling with mental illness and substance abuse
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since 2017, rejoined in 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2017
Awards won: Fast Start Award in 2007, 2009, 2017
Interests and spare time: Love listening to different podcasts to help me become a better person. Love spending time with friends, family, and by myself
Favorite Apps: Instagram, Amazon, Podcast and Spotify
Other languages spoken: Gujarati
Degree(s): Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration with a minor in Marketing and Management Information Systems, Montclair State University; Alternate Route Graduate School of Education, Rutgers
Fun Fact: Pursued my dream to be an elementary teacher for 18 months; it was rewarding and I will cherish my time
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2015
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2015
Interests and spare time: Hunting, movies - favorite is Forrest Gump, sports
Favorite Apps: Shazam
Other languages spoken: Little Spanish
Degree(s): South Dakota State, Bio Conservation
Fun Fact: Interested in photography
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2021
Interests and spare time: Soccer, dancing with my kids
Favorite Apps: SiriusXM
Other languages spoken: German
Degree(s): B.S. Information Systems
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2025
Interests and spare time: Reading, playing board games, going on walks
Favorite Apps: Pinterest and Reddit
Degree(s): B.S. Cyber Operations & M.S. Cyber Defense
Fun Fact: I love doing puzzles and brain teasers that make me think!
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2021, but used DCIM tools for about 10 years
Awards won: Emerson I&O Impact Award for my work on a network refresh project in London
Interests and spare time: Camping, hiking, hunting and fishing
Favorite Apps: Stash, OnX Hunting App, Pandora
Degree(s): B.S. in Management Information Systems, A.S. in Networking
Fun Fact: I have a passion for hunting, fishing, and 1960s' - 70s' muscle cars
Sales Engineering
Nickname: Vlad
How long at Sunbird: Since 2008
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2006
Interests and spare time: Various activities that require working with hands, tools, and working around the house
Favorite Apps: Ruler app/ gadget
Other languages spoken: Bulgarian and Russian
Degree(s): University of Sofia, B.S., Technology
Fun Fact: Likes to drive manual cars
Sales
Sales Engineering
Nickname: “That guy talks too much”
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2012
Awards won: Various Spotlight Awards, Some Legrand MVP thing
Interests and spare time: Philosophy, Metaphysics, People Watching, Arguing/Debating/Deconstructing Worldviews, Deconstructing Movie Scripts, Music
Favorite Apps: ChatGPT, YouTube
Other languages spoken: Mandarin Chinese
Degree(s): Almost a Ph.D…almost.
Fun Fact: I’ve had an episodic memory since I was 6 months old.
Sales Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2012
Awards won: Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer
Interests and spare time: Watching/playing/gaming Soccer and Basketball. (Xbox Online FIFA challenges excepted). Traveling and discovering breweries/good food. Acting as a play uncle for the kids in the family.
Favorite Apps: Google Maps, YouTube, Spotify, Wordbrain and Netflix
Other languages spoken: Turkish
Degree(s): Yildiz Technical University, Electrical Engineering and LaSalle University, MBA
Fun Fact: I have stayed 10 months in Idaho with a host family, as an exchange student, when I was in high school.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2024
Interests and spare time: Video games, manga, cooking
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Vim
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): MBA in Department of Information Management
Fun Fact: I can type 130 wpm
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2018
Interests and spare time: I enjoy cooking and watching Trolls with my toddler. You can sometimes find me deep into a dystopian type novel like Divergent series and I also enjoy binge watching my favorite Netflix series.
Favorite Apps: Mad Libs, BINGO, Facebook and Bitmoji
Degree(s): B.S. Computer Science
Fun Fact: I love horror movies, the more the gore the better! I also have never watched a single Star Wars/ Star Trek movie/ TV show.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2018
Interests and spare time: Baseball and Video Games
Other languages spoken: Chinese and Taiwanese
Degree(s): Master of Science
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2022
Interests and spare time: Video games and movies
Favorite Apps: Instagram
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master of Science in Software Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2022
Awards won: My nephew once announced that I am the best uncle in the world.
Interests and spare time: Netflix, hiking and cooking
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Bachelor's degree
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2021
Interests and spare time: Playing with my 2 year old son, baking or taking him down to the park
Favorite Apps: Jauntly, Audible, Podcasts & Twitter
Fun Fact: I am an avid baker, I enjoy baking breads when I get a chance!
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2023
Interests and spare time: Playing online games
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Bachelor of Computer Science
Fun Fact: Love to play Mahjong
Sales Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2017
Awards won: Outstanding Serviceman from Republic of Singapore AirForce
Interests and spare time: Inline Skating, Fishing, replairing/ soldering that circuit board
Favorite Apps: Taobao
Other languages spoken: Chinese, Hokkien
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2024
Interests and spare time: Play video games, watch movies, workout
Favorite Apps: Instagram, YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master’s degree in Computer Science
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2022
Interests and spare time: Playing games and watching baseball
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Bachelors of Information Management
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2017
Interests and spare time: Shrimp fishing and traveling
Favorite Apps: Skyscanner and YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese and Taiwanese
Degree(s): Bachelors
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2021
Interests and spare time: Reading (novels, comics), sports (badminton, table tennis), and video games
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Bachelor's
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2018
Interests and spare time: Watch movies
Favorite Apps: Music app
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences
Training Manager
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2021
Interests and spare time: Taking Zoe (my dog) for walks, 1000-piece puzzles, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Apps: June's Journey & Facebook
Degree(s): BA Business Administration, BA Healthcare Management, MBA, and a few others
Fun Fact: I was on a taping for Price is Right and Lets Make a Deal in 2019
Engineering
Nickname: Jimmy
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2010
Awards won: 2014, 2015 DCS Award for Data Center Management Product of the Year for Sentry Power Manager (SPM)
Interests and spare time: Photography and Travel
Favorite Apps: Linux
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): B.S., M.Sc.
Fun Fact: Try to have some fun!
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2022
Interests and spare time: Coding and Final Fantasy XIV
Favorite Apps: Discord and Twitch
Other languages spoken: Chinese and Taiwanese
Degree(s): Bachelor of Computer Science
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2017
Interests and spare time: My band- Juliet Mission, Isle of Man TT, Hiking, Surf, world travel, rugby, bookstores/ record stores
Favorite Apps: Radio garden, DecayFM, Spotify
Other languages spoken: Some French and a bit of Manx
Fun Fact: Spent time on Guam, spent time in a earthquake on Guam (1993)
Sales
Nickname: Jess
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Had some exposure back in April 2019
Interests and spare time: I am an active mom with a four-year-old son, a husband, and two Doberman Pinchers. As a family we enjoy camping, biking, and hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains
Favorite Apps: Instagram
Degree(s): Business Degree from George Mason University
Fun Fact: Growing up I was a competitive figure skater
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2005
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2010
Awards won: 2015 Legrand Circle of Excellence, 2017 Legrand Summit Award, 2017 Circle of Excellence Award
Interests and spare time: Rock climbing, Playing Cello and Guitar
Degree(s): Associates in Economics & BA of Business Administration
Fun Fact: Like training Bonsai
Sales
Nickname: Gian the Man, The Italian Stallion, Rack Man
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2022
Interests and spare time: Photography, movies, nature, and reading books with my son
Favorite Apps: News, WhatsApp, Amazon Shopping
Other languages spoken: Italian
Degree(s): Master’s Degree in Philosophy, Master’s Degree in Politics
Fun Fact: It took me 1 year, multiple experiments and many trials and errors to understand that the best way to explain how to pronounce my name correctly for the English speakers is to say “It’s like Jan. (the month)”
Sales
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2015
Awards won: Two-time Power Player Winner @ Anixter, given to sales reps with the most PDU and cabinet sales
Interests and spare time: Long distance running, indoor soccer, softball, and gardening. My family and I also do a lot of camping in our RV
Favorite Apps: Strava, Zillow & All Trails
Degree(s): BA, Advertising from Washington State University
Fun Fact: Coached select baseball for 6 years, and coached twice in a tournament in Cooperstown, NY, home of the baseball hall of fame. It was the same tournament I played when I was 12 years old
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2020
Interests and spare time: I like to game in my free time, and I really like going to movies. When it's football season, watching my team, the Steelers, play!
Favorite Apps: Summoners War
Degree(s): Associates Degree in Programming
Fun Fact: I like to travel!
Services & Support
Nickname: Sam
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2025
Awards won: None, but the mom award if that counts
Interests and spare time: I am an artist and cook and bake. I love to cook new recipes when possible. When it is too hot in the kitchen I love to paint. Abstract, acrylic painting is my real house :)
Favorite Apps: TikTok is my downfall. Pinterest is my second addiction
Other languages spoken: None, but I do have a goal to learn Italian, French and Spanish in 5 years
Degree(s): Associate’s Degree in Graphic Design and Computer Programming
Fun Fact: I like dad jokes. When I am tired, I am goofy. I am always the first one out on the dance floor
Engineering
Nickname: SuperCalaFragle (it’s an Xbox thing)
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2024
Awards won: Do scratch-off lottery tickets count?
Interests and spare time: Taking care of the fur babies, playing Magic the Gathering and other various video games, painting
Favorite Apps: Plantin, Magic the Gathering: Arena
Degree(s): AA in general studies
Fun Fact: I obtained the rank of Eagle Scout after getting home from Marine Corps boot camp
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2020
Interests and spare time: Enjoy playing soccer & ping pong, video games and cooking
Favorite Apps: TikTok, Twitter and Spotify
Other languages spoken: Spanish
Degree(s): Bachelors in Communications, Minor in Economics
Fun Fact: I've visited more than 10 countries and I'm a big Manchester City fan!
Sales
Nickname: Mike
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2025
Interests and spare time: Fishing, golf, cooking, watching sports
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Degree(s): BA
Fun Fact: Started getting into drone photography over the summer
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2008
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2004
Awards: Silver Star Award
Interests and spare time: Snowboarding, Tennis, Home Automation, Movies, Investing and stocks research
Favorite Apps: Seeking Alpha, Real-time Stocks Tracker, Amazon Shopping
Other languages spoken: Arabic
Degree(s): Stevens Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering and Masters of Telecommunications Management
Fun Fact: I went as “Ali G” to the NYC Halloween Parade. Everyone wanted a picture with me. It was my 15 minutes of fame.
Sales
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2022
Interests and spare time: Hiking, playing football, roller skating, documentaries, classic music, and video games
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Web Browser, Visual Studio, Unreal Engine
Other languages spoken: Arabic
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts and Education
Fun Fact: I enjoy watching animation movies
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2013
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2013
Interests and spare time: Movies, photography, reading
Favorite Apps: Puzzle and Dragon
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters
Fun Fact: First runner up team in senior high school bowling game. Did archery in college.
Engineering
Nickname: Dp
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2024
Interests and spare time: Love to listen songs
Favorite Apps: Music App, YouTube
Other languages spoken: Gujrati, Hindi
Degree(s): BE in Computer Engineering, India & pursuing Master's in Software Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology
Fun Fact: I can do hand embroidery :)
Sales
Nickname: Jay
How long at Sunbird: Since 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2013
Awards won: Distinguished Honor Grad – Basic Training US Army Infantry; Graduated top 5% of Class Western Michigan University; Army Achievement Medal, United Nations Medal, Expert Infantryman badge
Interests and spare time: Kayaking, Fishing, Hunting, Spending time with my 3 boys
Favorite Apps: Expensify, Card Scanner, Flipboard
Degree(s): Bachelors Computer Info Systems, Minor in Business
Fun Fact: I once lied and said I’ve jumped out of airplanes so I wouldn’t be tethered to an instructor on my first sky dive
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2013
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2008
Interests and spare time: Water ski, work on tree farm
Favorite Apps: LastPass
Degree(s): South Dakota State University, Electronics Engineering and Technology
Fun Fact: Loves 80’s hair bands
Sales
Nickname: Magnun PI
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2025
Awards won: Best son of the year by Mom (Im her only son)
Interests and spare time: Jiu-jitsu, reading and mountains
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Portuguese and Spanish
Degree(s): Business Management at University of Westminster
Fun Fact: I blank at these
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2011
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2011
Interests and spare time: Cars
Favorite Apps: Google Maps
Degree(s): University of Missouri, B.S., Mechanical Engineering
Fun Fact: Has taken up jogging
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2021
Interests and spare time: I enjoy live music, camping, trying new foods, biking, puzzles, terrible puns & dad jokes
Favorite Apps: Two Dots, USAA, Pandora, YouTube, Instagram
Degree(s): Associates in IT Security at Southeast Tech
Fun Fact: I talked my aunt into taking me to a Monkees concert when I was 5
Field Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since June 2008
Interests and spare time: Woodworking, West Coast Swing and Biking
Favorite Apps: Facebook
Other languages spoken: German
Degree(s): BSEE, University of Illinois
Fun Fact: I have back packed through most every country in Western Europe
Sales
Nickname: Mr. Spock
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2012
Interests and spare time: Cycling (outside) & Motorsports
Favorite Apps: All Home Automation Apps
Other languages spoken: English and Dutch (plus German as mother tongue)
Degree(s): Dipl. Ing. (Aerospace - FH)
Fun Fact: In 2001 I sat next to Robbie Williams on a plane, but had to quietly ask the flight attendant who the person was next to me. (After some people asked him for autographs.)
Marketing
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2018
Interests and spare time: Playing music, reading, and watching the Yankees
Favorite Apps: Netflix and Spotify
Degree(s): The College of New Jersey, BA, Communications
Fun Fact: I brew my own beer
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2022
Interests and spare time: Spending time in nature, hiking, yoga, listening to music and spending time with friends
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Dutch and French
Degree(s): BBa
Fun Fact: I have lived in the Congo, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Germany, Australia, and currently, France!
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2018
Awards won: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified
Interests and spare time: Tennis
Favorite Apps: Candy Crush
Other languages spoken: Some Italian
Fun Fact: I have been to Disney World 19 times and counting!
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2019
Interests and spare time: Computer gaming, cycling, binge watching and my pets
Favorite Apps: Reddit and Netflix
Degree(s): BA in Computer Science from College of Staten Island
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2025
Interests and spare time: I love to garden, read, and spend time with my family.
Favorite Apps: TikTok, Kindle, and any merging game!
Degree(s): B.A. in Psychology, B.S. in Computer Science and I am working on various Cyber Security Certifications during my free time.
Fun Fact: I used to live in a converted school bus, I am a Marine Corps Veteran, and I have three amazingly rambunctious little boys!
Engineering
Nickname: The Coding Machine
How long at Sunbird: Since 2010
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2010
Interests and spare time: Robotics, likes to go out to dinner
Other languages spoken: Spanish
Degree(s): Rutgers University, B.S, Computer Engineering
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2024
Interests and spare time: Part time taxi for my youngest daughter and her friends. But I will be “retiring” soon since they are all starting to drive now.
Favorite Apps: Wordle! I must complete the daily puzzle then try other versions or puzzle type of apps.
Fun Facts: I have gone on two hot air balloon rides and would do that daily if I could. I am very excited to be part of a dynamic team and have enjoyed getting to once again be working in an office setting. I hope to be able to add my own little “sparkle” to the team.
Leadership
How long at Sunbird: Since 2011
How long in the DCIM business: Since 1998
Interests and spare time: 4 kids - always taking kids to their different activities
Favorite Apps: Cookie Jam
Degree(s): Dakota State University, MIS
Fun Fact: Attended K-8 in a two-room country school with 4 kids in your class, one of which was his sister. Youngest of 7 adopted children.
Services & Support
Engineering
Nickname: Saniya
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2019
Interests and spare time: Photography and Learning about different cultures especially through languages
Other languages spoken: Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi
Degree(s): BA in Computer Science
Fun Fact: I want to skydive at least once in my life
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2009
Interests and spare time: Trout fishing, traveling, and kayaking
Favorite Apps: Life360
Degree(s): Associates in Electronics and Telecommunications, Bachelors in Business Administration
Fun Fact: First person to make a VoIP wireless call on the Sprint Network for the Central USA Region
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2023
Interests and spare time: Working on my car, looking at something car related, playing video games, playing racket sports (pickleball, racketball, tennis)
Favorite Apps: TikTok, YouTube
Degree(s): Working towards BS in Computer Science at DSU
Fun Fact: I've been to all states but 3, but have never flown on a plane
Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2017
Interests and spare time: Reading, Movies, Playing Guitar.
Favorite Apps: Facebook, BBM, Line, Instagram
Other languages spoken: Chinese, Taiwanese
Degree(s): Bachelors
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since 2017
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2017
Awards won: President’s Cabinet at Verizon Wireless
Interests and spare time: Sports, Music, Movies and Gaming.
Favorite Apps: iMusic, Reddit, Snapchat
Other languages spoken: Urdu/Hindi
Degree(s): Associates, Biology
Fun Fact: Die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan.
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2024
Interests and spare time: Exploring the world
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (University of Sydney)
Fun Fact: I am doing coding as my hobby. Also, I like trading stocks and crypto currencies. Once, I developed my own very best strategy with a win rate of 80%. I thought I can retire with it. However, it still lost me money as it always takes profit too early and cut loss too late.
Marketing
Nickname: Jules, Julie Bean (because I’m short)
How long at Sunbird: Since 2016
How long in the DCIM business: I’m new to DCIM but have been developing content for data, analytics, and other related fields since 2006
Interests and spare time: I read books, listen to music, play video games, and spend time with my cat. I also like to cook. (And even more than cooking, I like eating.)
Favorite Apps:: Todoist, Pocket, Spotify, Kindle for Android
Degree(s): Rutgers University, BA, English
Fun Fact: My cat is a rescue. As a kitten, he was lured out of a storm drain with a piece of pizza crust, which is still his favorite food 12 years later
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2018
Interests and spare time: Traveling, watching TV series and spending time with family
Favorite Apps: Instagram, Boomerang and Netflix
Other languages spoken: Hindi
Degree(s): Master's in Computer Application
Fun Fact: I love to turn off the GPS and go on a drive, I might get lost but I enjoy exploring something new!
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2025
Interests and spare time: Going to art and food festivals, watching documentaries, designing invitations and signage, and photo editing
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Canva, Timehop
Degree(s): Bachelor of Fine Art in Art Education (University of Memphis), and Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (University of Texas at Arlington)
Fun Fact: I have a full back tattoo based on the Raphael painting “Saint Michael Vanquishing Satan”; it took over 40 hours to complete.
Technical Support
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2021
Interests and spare time: Football, Baseball, Wrestling, Hunting & Fishing
Favorite Apps: TikTok, YouTube & Clash of Clans
Degree(s): Dakota State University, CIS
Fun Fact: I was a catcher for Dakota State Universities baseball team for a year and a half!
Engineering
Nickname: Wolves (Github handle)
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2018
Interests and spare time: When I am not fulfilling my family obligations to my wife and children, I find enjoyment in most activities related to making things. Primarily, woodworking, playing with embedded software (Elixir/Nerves) on small, single-board devices (eg. RaspPI/Arduino), learning other spoken/programming languages and dabbling in philosophy. I am also a die-hard San Francisco Giants & Borussia Dortmund fan.
Favorite Apps: Emacs, Arco Linux, Samsung’s Linux on Dex, Audible, Pocket Casts & YouTube
Other languages spoken: A limited amount of German
Fun Fact: I was hit by a car riding my bicycle on the way to work as a software developer intern and still worked that day!
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2021
Interests and spare time: Holidays, Singing, playing Mahjong and watching scary movies.
Favorite Apps: Spotify, Netflix and Facebook
Other languages spoken: Mandarin, Teochew, Hokkien
Degree(s): Business Administration
Fun Fact: I like to try new things!
Engineering
Nickname: Jay
How long at Sunbird: Since 2012
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2002
Interests and spare time: Volleyball, biking, fishing
Degree(s): Virginia Tech, BS, Electrical Engineering
Fun Fact: Attended 2002 World Cup in Japan
Sales
Nickname: Ty
How long at Sunbird: Since 2005
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2011
Interests and spare time: Live music, traveling, skiing, spending time in Manhattan
Favorite Apps: Reddit
Other languages spoken: Italian
Degree(s): Bentley, Communications
Fun Fact: Likes buying and trading sneakers
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2019
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2019
Interests and spare time: Reading and movies
Degree(s): BA in Computer Science
Fun Fact: I can draw fairly well
Data Analysts
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2023
Interests and spare time: Tennis, music, and hiking
Favorite Apps: Spotify, YouTube, Netflix
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master’s Degree in Computer Science
Sales
Nickname: None! Julian has always been the go-to
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2023 (I’ve been in the industry since 2011, just not strictly DCIM)
Interests and spare time: Rowing, playing guitar, rock climbing, my children
Favorite Apps: New York Times Crossword Puzzle, YouTube, Reddit
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts: English Literature
Fun Fact: Won US National Rowing Championships in 2004 and then again 10 years later in 2014
Sales
Nickname: Lexie
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2022
Interests and spare time: Kayaking, going to concerts, cooking and spending time with family
Favorite Apps: YouTube and Snapchat
Other languages spoken: None, but trying to learn Spanish
Degree(s): Bachelor’s in Speech Communications and Theatre. Minor in Sociology and Health Education
Fun Fact: I have over 70 Skydive Jumps
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since January 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since January 2008
Awards won: Presidents Council 4 years in a row with Nextel
Interests and spare time: Motocross, reloading, and golf
Favorite Apps: Unfortunately YouTube. However, I have learned a lot. I call it YouTube University
Degree(s): None at this time. I served in the US Navy and paid for most of my degree but never finished
Fun Fact: I used to perform magic shows for kids’ birthday parties when I was in high school
Sales
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2025
Interests and spare time: Running, Cycling, Travelling
Other languages spoken: Italian, English, French, Spanish
Degree(s): Masters’ Degree in Logistics & Supply Chain
Fun Fact: I hiked the closest mountain to the sun from the earth
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since March 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since March 2025
Interests and spare time: Cybersecurity, reading books, cooking, playing video games and learning new board games
Favorite Apps: Steam, GOG
Degree(s): Bachelors Degree in Cyber Operations from Dakota State University
Fun Fact: I like to explore coffee shops to see which one is the best.
Technical Support
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2018
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2018
Interests and spare time: Writing and performing music
Degree(s): AS Information Technology
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since 2007
How long in the DCIM business: Since 2010
Awards: Raritan Spot Award
Interests and spare time: Enjoys time with family
Favorite Apps: Line
Degree(s): Masters, Automatic Control
Fun Fact: Loves to travel
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2023
Interests and spare time: Swimming, reading novels, and investing in stocks
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master’s in computer science and Ph.D. in electronic engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since April 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since April 2021
Interests and spare time: Reading, video games & board games
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese & a little Japanese
Degree(s): Masters, Computer Science
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2023
Interests and spare time: Trading Card Game, karate and reading
Favorite Apps: Discord, YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Masters
Accounting
How long at Sunbird: Since September 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since September 2021
Interests and spare time: Reading, traveling, spending time with my family
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Masters in Accounting
Fun Fact: I'm a big fan of both Harry Potter and Lego! So I have a collection of Lego Harry Potter series!
Data Analysts
How long at Sunbird: Since December 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since December 2023
Interests and spare time: Speculative fiction, metal music
Favorite Apps: Kindle
Other languages spoken: German (elementary)
Degree(s): Computer Science (B.S.)
Fun Fact: If I completed one book from my “To Read” list each week, it would take me over nineteen years to read them all
Engineering
Sales
Nickname: Jenn
How long at Sunbird: Since June 2017
How long in the DCIM business: I’ve been in the DCIM industry since 2008 and have been selling in the data center industry since 1994.
Interests and spare time: Spending time with my family, love animals, watching sports (pro football, pro soccer, college basketball), listening to music
Favorite Apps: Spotify, Alexa, Audible
Other languages spoken: Some Italian
Degree(s): BA Economics
Fun Fact: Go Steelers!
Sales
Nickname: None, but open to ideas
How long at Sunbird: Since 2016
How long have you been in the DCIM business: More than 18 years
Awards Won: President’s club at Pacific Bell, NTT/Verio, and MegaPath.
Interests and spare time: Scuba Diving with my family, Travel and rooting for my favorite sports teams. NY Yankees, NY Jets and the University of Arizona Wildcats.
Favorite Apps: Flipboard
Degree(s): BS Economics, University of Arizona
Fun Fact: Huge Grateful Dead fan.
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since February 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since February 2025
Interests and spare time: Reading, hiking, RTS games, sports shooting
Favorite Apps: Discord, YouTube
Degree(s): Cyber Operations B.S.
Fun Fact: I did musical theatre from 1st grade through high school.
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2022
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2022
Interests and spare time: Watching anime or Netflix, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family
Favorite Apps: Netflix, Spotify, Google Maps, Book Walker, and Whoscall
Other languages spoken: Mandarin, English, Japanese, and a little Korean and Spanish
Degree(s): Masters
Fun Fact: I love experiencing new things. I experienced rock climbing, paragliding, and diving.
HR
How long at Sunbird: Since July 2024
How long in the DCIM business: Since July 2024
Interests and spare time: Music, Reading, Food, Travel, and spending time with my family
Favorite Apps: YouTube, Twitch, Twitter
Other languages spoken: Mandarin
Degree(s): Bachelor of Business Administration
Fun Fact: I'm more an indoorsy person. Compared with jogging or sunbathing at park, I'd rather enjoy a cup of hot tea and catch up on reading peacefully at home.
Services & Support
How long at Sunbird: Since May 2025
How long in the DCIM business: Since May 2025
Interests and spare time: Tinkering on wood or metal working projects
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Fun Fact: I make homemade venison and beef jerky quite frequently, and love old country music 50’s-90’s
Engineering
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since August 2020
How long in the DCIM business: Since August 2020
Interests and spare time: Online games
Favorite Apps: Spotify
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Bachelors Degree
Fun Fact: I have poor English
Engineering
How long at Sunbird: Since October 2023
How long in the DCIM business: Since October 2023
Awards won: HP Codewars 2017 participation
Interests and spare time: Coding and playing rhythm games
Favorite Apps: Bus+
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Information and Computing Science, University of Liverpool
Fun Fact: Because of family circumstances, I have been commuting between China mainland and Taiwan since my childhood. This life experience has brought me into contact with diverse individuals and significantly expanded my knowledge.
Accounting
How long at Sunbird: Since November 2021
How long in the DCIM business: Since November 2021
Interests and spare time: Running and comic books
Favorite Apps: YouTube
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Degree(s): Master of Accountancy
Fun Fact: I am proud to be one of the 12-person team to complete the Blue Ridge Relay race within 24 hours. This race is one of the longest running relay races in USA. It starts from VA and ends in NC, total 208 miles within 24 hours relay race along the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain. The race consists of maximum 12-person (4 person minimum) teams.
