As the Director of Information Technology at Bala Consulting Engineers, Bruce Stratten plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the firm, which spans five key locations: Philadelphia, Manhattan, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington DC. With a robust background in IT management, Bruce oversees...
As the Director of Information Technology at Bala Consulting Engineers, Bruce Stratten plays a pivotal role in shaping the technological landscape of the firm, which spans five key locations: Philadelphia, Manhattan, Boston, Baltimore, and Washington DC. With a robust background in IT management, Bruce oversees a comprehensive enterprise IT and telecommunications infrastructure that is critical to the firm’s operations. His expertise encompasses the management of vSphere and Hyper-V virtual server infrastructures, ensuring optimal performance and reliability across physical servers.
Bruce is also instrumental in the implementation and maintenance of Storage Area Networks (SAN), which are essential for efficient data storage and retrieval, thereby enhancing the firm’s operational efficiency. A key project under his leadership includes the integration of Panzura Cloud solutions, which facilitate seamless data collaboration and access across all offices, significantly improving workflow and productivity.
His proficiency in Active Directory, system administration, and disaster recovery strategies ensures that the firm’s IT framework is not only robust but also resilient against potential disruptions. Bruce's hands-on experience with VMware ESX and troubleshooting further solidifies his capability to manage complex IT environments effectively. By leveraging his extensive knowledge of computer hardware and software systems, Bruce Stratten continues to drive innovation and efficiency at Bala Consulting Engineers, positioning the firm at the forefront of the engineering consulting industry.