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Robert Abiamiri, MS

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Director, Program Strategy - Hyperscale Digital Infrastructure at Black Box
📍 Reston, Virginia, United States

Robert is a results-driven data center leader at Black Box, specializing in hyperscale digital infrastructure. A former University of Maryland Division I football player, he transitioned from a brief NFL career into technology, leading complex global deployment strategies and infrastructure projects for companies like Meta, consistently solving challenges in hyperscale environments.

Outside of his technology career, Robert is a former professional football player who was on the Baltimore Ravens practice squad. He is passionate about youth empowerment and civic engagement, enjoys traveling, working out, watching stand-up comedy, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Unique fact: Robert successfully transitioned from a professional football career with the Baltimore Ravens to becoming a global leader in data center strategy.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Director, Program Strategy - Hyperscale Digital Infrastructure
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Reston, Virginia, United States
Personality Overview

How Robert shows up

Strong-minded
Slow Starter
Thoughtfully Quick

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Robert cares about

Hyperscale Infrastructure
His entire recent career at Meta and now Black Box is focused on the strategy, deployment, and operation of hyperscale data centers.
AI/ML Deployment
He led the development of flexible leasing models at Meta specifically to meet accelerated capacity needs for AI/ML clusters and large-scale product use cases.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Director, Program Strategy - Hyperscale Digital Infrastructure
Black Box
11-2023 - 9-2025
Deployment Strategy Lead | Network Connectivity
Meta
6-2022 - 11-2023
Global Manager, Engineering - Leased Data Center Capacity & Deployment Strategy
Meta
4-2019 - 6-2022
Regional Manager - East NORAM Data Centers
Meta
4-2015 - 4-2019
Data Center Connectivity Manager
Meta
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Education
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Maryland
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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