Rick Hazen is an experienced project manager specializing in data center design and management. Currently at Otak since January 2023, Rick oversees the design and construction of hyperscale data center projects across the country. Previous roles include project management positions at H5 Data Centers, where Rick led significant infrastructure build-outs, and as a project management consultant for North Highland, focusing on corporate building and data center relocations. With a strong background in data center operations, Rick has held managerial roles at Raymond James, Nordstrom, and Nissan Americas, managing critical systems and ensuring operational efficiency across various data center environments. Early in Rick's career, experience included infrastructure design for IBM Global Services and IT management at Interlink Group Inc. Rick's extensive background has established a solid foundation in data center operations and project management.