Gary Szpatura serves as the Enterprise Systems Operations Manager at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Arlington, Virginia, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the organization’s enterprise systems infrastructure. With a focus on empowering over 4,000 staff members to effectively...
Gary Szpatura serves as the Enterprise Systems Operations Manager at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Arlington, Virginia, where he plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the organization’s enterprise systems infrastructure. With a focus on empowering over 4,000 staff members to effectively pursue TNC's mission of environmental conservation, Gary emphasizes the importance of meticulous planning and preparation. His expertise encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including the management of engineering, implementation, operations, and maintenance of critical enterprise systems.
Gary oversees the main data center and various colocated sites, ensuring optimal performance of servers, storage solutions, and data center networking. His proficiency in technologies such as VMWare, SAN, and F5 enhances the organization’s capacity to manage complex server deployments across both Windows and Linux environments. Additionally, he is responsible for core systems that are vital to TNC’s daily operations, including Exchange, Active Directory, Citrix, DNS, and web services.
In his role, Gary is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency, driving key projects that enhance system reliability and performance. His strong background in system administration, network administration, and systems engineering equips him to tackle the unique challenges faced by nonprofits in managing enterprise-level technology. By leveraging his project management skills, Gary not only ensures that TNC’s infrastructure meets current demands but also positions the organization for future growth and sustainability in its conservation efforts.
