Data Manager
Resume:
Sam V. Rudek
Phoenix, AZ
***.*****@*****.***
Inherent PEOPLE SKILLS with the ability to build and foster relationships in both internal and external
environments. A STRATEGIC THINKER capable of making decisions that contribute to long-term
objectives. A PROBLEM SOLVER effective at analyzing situation, formulating creative
alternatives and implementing the best solutions. A TEAM BUILDER comfortable in leading a
group towards a common goal. Ability to seek win, win solutions due to a sound
UNDERSTANDING OF BUSINESS PROCESSES. Strong TECHNICAL SKILLS that provide
solutions, support recommendations and contribute to overall effectiveness.
Work History
Employer: GoDaddy.com, Inc
Job Title: Manager of Data Center Operations
Dates: 07/09 to current
• Manage thirteen Data Center technicians, two Data Center Supervisors, one Data Center Lead, two Productions Data
Center Sites and two Development sites.
• Site improvements initiatives:
• Reduced Data Center staff overtime by 33% without increasing costs
• Facility Engineer and monitoring changes
• Created and implemented ITIL best practices process and procedure documentation
• Developed a Data Center technician efficiency and productivity metrics
• Utilized IEEE cabling standards to reduce server downtime
• Streamlined and added robust processes to increase change management efficiency
• Automated several manual tasks reducing server downtime and human errors.
• Developed a central warehouse inventory system to allow for greater purchasing power, decrease inventory quantities
and expedite shipping/receiving times.
• Conducted Green Data Center research identifying energy savings opportunities. Worked with local power providers
to identify up to $600k per year in program rebates.
• Key Data Center Operations representative for the net new build out of 30k sq/ft of raised floor space.
• Created a vendor rating system to allow for quarterly vendor reviews.
Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Job Title: Data Center Manager
Dates: 02/07 to current
• Assisted with the implementation and build-out of 100k sq/ft net new Data Center space. Developed all new
processes and procedures for hardware implementation. Developed a companywide process for net new Data Center
hardware deployments.
• Responsible for leading the operations engineering staff through process and projects; develop and mentor other
engineers, supervise projects to ensure accuracy and efficiency, update senior management with project/staff updates,
support/coordinate with Data Center Leads/Managers on standardization processes and other key initiatives, lead
weekly staff meetings for project review, Data Center and security updates.
• Key representative in the development and delivery of Enterprise wide Data Center Processes and Procedures
related to infrastructure, cooling/heat distribution, power delivery and distribution on raised floor, network layout and
connectivity, hardware racking and cabling standards across four national data centers. Led effort for national
standardization of all hardware installation and cabling processes.
• Manage Data Center site security design and implementation. Directly responsible for security camera deployment
and maintenance contracts, deployment of 100+ security cameras and drafting of security access process and post
orders. System administrator for all DC access card and Bio-Metric functionality.
• Supervise construction and technology vendors to ensure the proper installation of multimillions of dollars of
hardware on a weekly basis. Responsible for quarterly vendor scorecard reviews of performance standards and SLA
response.
• Implement the latest technologies to ensure the highest levels of Data Center operating efficiency. Represented the
departments Virtualization initiatives, researched/developed Hot/Cold Aisle containment project and IP based power
strips with remote monitoring and power on/off functionality. Implemented hardware and infrastructure growth
strategies using industry best practices, IEEE methodologies and ITIL processes.
• Partner with senior level management representatives to identify and resolve regulatory challenges relating to risk
management including PCI and SOX. Prepared monthly/quarterly SOX reports for physical security.
• Maintain site AutoCAD documentation for building and infrastructure layout.
• Responsible for interviewing potential employees and ongoing evaluation of all IT Operations staff.
• Responsible for Asset Database maintenance and accuracy.
• Liaison between IT Operations and Data Center Facility Engineering. Monitor ALC (automated logic systems)
BMS (Building Management System) to ensure appropriate DC environmental specifications (UPS/PDU/RPP Power
levels, CRAC flow/distribution, hot/cold aisle configurations, etc), lead ongoing efforts to document process and
procedures between IT and Facility operations. Draft SOW (statement of work) documents for sub-floor power work,
infrastructure installation and third party contractor work performed on the raised floor.
Employer: Wells Fargo Bank
Job Title: Data Center Supervisor
Dates: 09/03 to 09/06
• Onsite supervisor for Data Centers, (1) 40,000 sq/ft legacy Data Center and (1) brand new, state of the art
40,000 sq/ft Data Center.
• Assisted with the interviewing, hiring and training of professional employees and contractors. Responsible
for ongoing staff training and development including coaching and mentoring on a national level.
• Participated in a multi-team project to consolidate 2 satellite data centers and 3 legacy data centers, Projects
included; migration of all tape devices from 5 different areas into a newly built room, identification and removal of all
legacy hardware, migration of applications from data center to data center, technology refresh identification and
deployment.
• Key Data Center representative for infrastructure and security layout of one 10,000sq/ft tape operations room.
• Assisted with the creation and maintenance of all Data Center policies, procedures and standards.
• Supervised technology vendors to ensure the proper installation and removal of multimillion dollar hardware
on a weekly basis.
• Managed 4 direct reports. Responsible for annual appraisals of staff.
Education & Experience
• AA degree in Computer Networking
• ITIL Foundation V2 & V3 (V3 class in progress 4/25/10)
• Green Associate Certified (LEED Certification)
• Comptia A+ Certified, Comptia Network+ Certified
• Active member of AFCOM and DC Pulse meetings and forums
• Regularly attends DC Conferences to increase knowledge and awareness of changing DC trends (Gartner 2008 LV,
Panduit 2008)
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