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T.J. Eastley
Director of Data Center Development
About Me
TJ Eastley is the Director of Data Center Development with over 10 years of progressive leadership in mission-critical infrastructure and large-scale data center operations. He is recognized for leading development initiatives, overseeing multi-site portfolios, and driving measurable cost savings through operational efficiency and internal capability development. TJ is a strategic, customer-focused leader known for building high-performing teams and implementing scalable frameworks that improve delivery, performance, and lifecycle outcomes across enterprise environments.
Most recently, TJ served as Regional Director of Technical Operations at Flexential, where he led operations across 15 data center markets encompassing 32 sites and a team of over 250 employees. In this role, he managed significant capital and operational budgets while supporting infrastructure growth, modernization, and development initiatives. He successfully reduced operational costs through initiatives such as decreasing overtime spend and minimizing reliance on third-party vendors by developing in-house capabilities. Prior to this role, TJ held multiple leadership positions at Flexential, including Construction Manager and Critical Infrastructure Manager, where he led nationwide expansion initiatives, greenfield data center construction, and operational improvements across Northeast data center facilities. His earlier experience includes hands-on technical roles focused on provisioning, infrastructure testing, and high-availability system support.
TJ holds coursework in Computer Information Systems and Security from Saint Leo University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He also holds several industry-recognized certifications, including Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) and Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) from BOMI International, as well as a Six Sigma White Belt. His technical and development expertise, combined with strong leadership and operational acumen, positions him as a key driver of scalable, efficient, and high- performance data center development initiatives.
Most recently, TJ served as Regional Director of Technical Operations at Flexential, where he led operations across 15 data center markets encompassing 32 sites and a team of over 250 employees. In this role, he managed significant capital and operational budgets while supporting infrastructure growth, modernization, and development initiatives. He successfully reduced operational costs through initiatives such as decreasing overtime spend and minimizing reliance on third-party vendors by developing in-house capabilities. Prior to this role, TJ held multiple leadership positions at Flexential, including Construction Manager and Critical Infrastructure Manager, where he led nationwide expansion initiatives, greenfield data center construction, and operational improvements across Northeast data center facilities. His earlier experience includes hands-on technical roles focused on provisioning, infrastructure testing, and high-availability system support.
TJ holds coursework in Computer Information Systems and Security from Saint Leo University and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. He also holds several industry-recognized certifications, including Facilities Management Administrator (FMA) and Systems Maintenance Administrator (SMA) from BOMI International, as well as a Six Sigma White Belt. His technical and development expertise, combined with strong leadership and operational acumen, positions him as a key driver of scalable, efficient, and high- performance data center development initiatives.
