Ryan Brooks
Chief Technology Officer & General Manager
Ryan serves as Chief Technology Officer and General Manager at Data Holdings, bringing a visionary leadership style and deep technical expertise to the company. Ryan is based out of the Milwaukee data center. With a passion for cybersecurity and a commitment to staying ahead of emerging technical trends, Ryan ensures Data Holdings delivers innovative and secure solutions to its clients.
Ryan’s extensive experience includes founding and serving as Chief Technology Officer at Stack41, a Data Center as a Service (DCaaS) company providing custom data center solutions to businesses across the Midwest. Following Data Holdings' acquisition of Stack41, Ryan transitioned to his current role, where he continues to apply his innovative vision and technical acumen.
Prior to Stack41, Ryan was also the Chief Scientist at Time Warner Telecom, where he led the design team in developing a national network after the company’s IPO and acquisition of GST Telecom. He also founded and served as CTO of Inc.Net, a regional business internet service provider catering to corporations in the Ameritech region. His career includes roles at UPS and British Telecom, along with consulting for Fortune 500 companies.
Ryan’s areas of expertise include:
Technical management
Large-scale networking
Development and DevOps
Internet of Things (IoT)
Engineering
In addition to his professional achievements, Ryan enjoys exploring the cosmos as an amateur astronomer. His visionary leadership and dedication to innovation make him an invaluable member of the Data Holdings team.
What to expect from a partnership with Data Holdings.
Custom Solutions Tailored to Your Needs
Whether you're seeking colocation or private cloud services, we craft solutions designed to meet your unique business requirements with scalability built into every offering.
Unmatched Security and Reliability
Benefit from a Tier III+ data center with 100% uptime, advanced fire suppression systems, and fully redundant power and cooling infrastructure, ensuring your operations run smoothly and securely.
Commitment to Sustainability
We empower your organization to leverage renewable energy solutions and minimize environmental impact, aligning your infrastructure with your sustainability goals.
Dedicated Support and Expertise
Our experienced team is here to provide proactive, hands-on support for your IT infrastructure, ensuring seamless operations and peace of mind.
Strategic Growth Partnership
We don’t just host your applications and data—we collaborate with you to future-proof your business, leveraging cutting-edge infrastructure to support your long-term success.