Mike Peterson serves as the Lead for the Data Center Program at the Telecommunications Industry Association, where he oversees the global TIA-942 certification ecosystem and works closely with TR-42 subcommittees to advance data-center standards. A longtime CTO/CIO with more than three decades of experience, Mike has led data-center operations, global cloud transformations, and large-scale engineering organizations at CFA Institute, Travelzoo, and Neustar. His background spans AI strategy, platform modernization, cybersecurity, large-scale data architectures, and enterprise operational resilience. He also brings entrepreneurial roots as a founder, patent holder, and innovation leader, giving him a unique perspective at the intersection of standards, engineering, and digital-infrastructure strategy.