The Digital Realty Innovation Lab
A hands-on testing environment that helps enterprises refine and accelerate AI, hybrid cloud, and colocation deployments
Eric Ballard
Eric Ballard joined Digital Realty in 2019 as Senior Director of Solutions Enablement and Architecture. Drawing on his extensive background in network provider operations and data center expertise, he plays a pivotal role in driving innovation. Ballard collaborates closely with customers and partners to develop cutting-edge solutions that advance Digital Realty’s mission and industry leadership.
Ballard began his career in the network service provider industry in 2000 by working for Cox Communications (now owned by Suddenlink Communications) and moving his way up to the position of Director of Backbone Engineering. Ballard was subsequently recruited by Equinix to be a Global Solutions Architect before being recruited by Stream Data Centers as their Vice President of Network and Cloud
Ballard holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a MBA from LeTourneau University and has with numerous industry certifications.
Ballard began his career in the network service provider industry in 2000 by working for Cox Communications (now owned by Suddenlink Communications) and moving his way up to the position of Director of Backbone Engineering. Ballard was subsequently recruited by Equinix to be a Global Solutions Architect before being recruited by Stream Data Centers as their Vice President of Network and Cloud
Ballard holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a MBA from LeTourneau University and has with numerous industry certifications.