Mission Critical & Capital Intensive Program Experts

Our team's previous and current experience includes managing cloud and data center infrastructure projects across the globe. We work with some of the largest cloud players and data center builders. Our diverse expertise gives us a distinctive lens into the design, construction, and operations of hyperscale and other mission critical programs.

20M+

sq. ft. of data center space designed,
engineered, and operated

$25M+

in mission critical programs managed
and consulted

$2B+

in global programs deployed in over a dozen countries

  • Our History

    Owners. Operators. Project Managers. And More.

    Utilizing our previous experience working for one of the largest data center owners in the world, in the last 25 years we have empowered clients across the globe to reimagine their operational processes. From established Fortune 500 to regional leaders, GRA has helped numerous clients enhance both their operational and customer experiences in the face of an ever-evolving competitive landscape.

  • Our Mission

    To Systematically Transform the Design, Engineering and Construction Industry.

    By harnessing technology, fusing innovation, and creating the right culture to leverage human potential.

  • Our Approach

    Listen. Learn. Refine. Optimize.

    Our approach always starts with listening and understanding our clients' businesses, goals, and challenges. Once we know the business, we apply our processes and methodologies to refine delivery and operations models to optimize efficiency and avoid costs.

Our Leadership Team

Industry Veterans

Joe Ryan

  • Joe Ryan is the founder of GRA. Currently, Joe oversees initiatives for some of the top hyperscale data center providers globally.

    Over the last 20 years, Joe has generated an enviable track record of unmitigated success in leadership positions within the construction/capital projects industry. Joe has delivered large-scale data centers, network operation centers and communication facilities, as well as orchestrated billion-dollar portfolios. Joe leverages this experience to deliver some of the most energy efficient and cutting-edge facilities in the shortest time possible.

    At the core of his philosophy is finding value in areas where others have overlooked and applying this knowledge and accompanying standards to create and drive world class teams. Joe is regularly sought after in an advisory role by owners and financial firms to provide insights on the best tools, processes, and management techniques for achieving best in class efficiencies in cost, risk mitigation, schedule compliance, LEAN, IPD, Facility Operations and Management.

    Joe is also the founder of Network Environments, a prefabricated modular data center solution servicing both the national and international market.

Saul Hernandez


  • Saul Hernandez has 20 years of experience with a track record of being an achievement-oriented leader through proven expertise in management and administration of process improvement, and implementation of value-added initiatives. Saul is a recognized expert in the design and delivery of cost-effective program and project management processes that effectively address complex business problems.

    Saul leads our high-performing team in developing and implementing customer deliverables on technically complex projects. Saul is responsible for the technical practice, project performance and operational management of GRA. He works side-by-side with our mission critical / data center clientele to resolve technology and infrastructure challenges by providing smart, real-world solutions. Both internally and externally, Saul leverages his leadership abilities in the areas of team building and change management to develop highly efficient and productive workplace environments and teams.

“In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.”

— Dwight D. Eisenhower