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Jason Hood
Chief Technology Officer

Jason Hood has almost 30 years of experience running cloud, infrastructure (server, storage, and network), desktop, service desk, security, HPC, and data teams for both Fortune 500 and private equity-funded companies. Most recently, he has focused on the operations side of large data centers, IT modernization, and cloud migrations.

Prior to joining Stratascale, Jason served as global director of data centers and divisional CIO for Dana Holding Company. Before that, he was VP of cloud, security, and infrastructure at an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company. Jason’s experience with private equity includes M&A analysis and integration as well as financial analysis for new acquisitions.

Jason is a member of the IT advisory panel at the University of Toledo.

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How to Reduce Your Technical Debt: Strategies for Finding and Replacing Systems That Slow Your Business Down
How to Reduce Your Technical Debt: Strategies for Finding and…
August 2nd, 2021
Carrying technical debt is the antithesis of digital agility. Instead of devoting time and resources to new, innovative pursuits, organizations fall behind by supporting, maintaining, and modifying outdated tools and systems.
How to Jump-Start Automation in Your Organization
How to Jump-Start Automation in Your Organization
June 3rd, 2021
Despite the hype, automation is no panacea. Provide IT with guardrails on how much data is—and is not—being included in any given automation initiative.
How to Fund Innovation: Four Tactics to Increase Investment in Business-changing Ideas—Regardless of Your Budget
How to Fund Innovation: Four Tactics to Increase Investment in…
May 20th, 2021
When you’re ready to implement, Stratascale’s Transformational Services consulting team helps make your new ideas a reality in your organization.
Empowering the Hybrid Workforce: How To Optimize Your Employee Digital Experience Wherever They Work
Empowering the Hybrid Workforce: How To Optimize Your Employee Digital…
March 25th, 2021
Now with 12 months of industry and client insights to draw from under COVID, Stratascale has a clearer idea of what makes a positive employee digital experience.
So You’re in the Cloud – What’s Next? Follow These Steps to Maximize Your Cloud Experience.
So You’re in the Cloud – What’s Next? Follow These Steps to Maximize…
February 11th, 2021
Whether you’re just getting into the cloud game or you’ve evolved recently to a hybrid cloud environment, you’re on your way to improving your digital agility—an absolute must to thrive amid constant change.
So Your CFO Wants to Drive IT - What’s Next? Five ways technology leaders can create effective partnerships with their CFO
So Your CFO Wants to Drive IT - What’s Next? Five ways technology…
January 8th, 2021
Senior leadership involvement can be intimidating, but it brings huge upside opportunities. As a technology leader, you should align improvements to business strategies.
So, You Survived a Ransomware Attack - What's Next? Practical advice for IT leaders
So, You Survived a Ransomware Attack - What's Next? Practical…
January 3rd, 2021
The news is continually filled with stories of large ransomware attacks. Maybe you’ve even been a victim of such an attack. If that’s the case, having a strong security and risk management strategy with documented and practiced recovery steps is crucial to your recovery.
Why I Didn't Hate 2020 and What’s Next in 2021
Why I Didn't Hate 2020 and What’s Next in 2021
January 1st, 2021
There is not a “new normal.” The standard now revolves around how fast we can adapt. That can be exciting when you are prepared.