Soluna Holdings, Inc. has appointed Ryan Carver as Chief Development Officer (CDO), effective immediately, to accelerate the expansion of its AI infrastructure platform. Carver will be responsible for the full lifecycle of Soluna’s AI/HPC data center platform, spanning site origination, power procurement, design, construction, commissioning, and operations. He will report directly to CEO John Belizaire and join the company’s Senior Leadership Team.

Carver will serve in a cross-functional role integrating development, construction, technology operations, and power into a unified delivery engine. This structure aims to support Soluna as it scales its behind-the-meter, renewable-powered AI infrastructure platform.

Executive Background

Carver joins Soluna from Microsoft, where he most recently served as Senior Director – AI Construction & Site Development. During his tenure, he led a construction P&L in the tens of billions of dollars and oversaw the construction program at Microsoft’s Fairwater campus in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin.

Strategic Impact

"Ryan has built and delivered some of the largest, most technologically sophisticated AI data center campuses in the world, and he brings exactly the kind of end-to-end operating discipline we need as we scale," said John Belizaire, CEO of Soluna.

Carver expressed confidence in Soluna’s model of co-locating digital infrastructure directly with renewable generation. He stated that the approach is compelling for solving power constraints in the industry and highlighted his excitement to bring hyperscale AI infrastructure experience to the company.

Earlier in his career, Carver held roles at Turner Construction and Jacobs, contributing to projects including World Trade Center Tower 2 and Yankee Stadium. He holds a degree in International Business from The Ohio State University and is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM).

Soluna Holdings, Inc. announced its project site-level operations, developments, and updates for June 2026. The company, a developer of green data centers for intensive computing applications, including Bitcoin mining and AI, provided details on its recent activities.

Operations Overview

The update covers operational performance and strategic developments across Soluna's project sites. The company continues to focus on sustainable computing solutions, leveraging renewable energy to power its data centers.

Key Focus Areas

Soluna's operations are centered on two primary segments:

• Bitcoin Mining: Utilizing green energy to mine cryptocurrencies.
• AI Computing: Providing infrastructure for intensive artificial intelligence applications.

The company remains committed to expanding its footprint in the green data center sector, aligning with global sustainability goals.