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Resume:
Clinton J. Harrold
Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 260-***-****
Email: *******.*******@*****.***
Linkedin: Clinton Harrold
Title
Data Center Engineer / Physical Systems
Primary Skills
Broad expertise in, Electrical Power Distribution Systems, Data Center Thermal
Planning, Mechanical Fitting, System Maintenance, Hardware Support, Network
Implementation, Diagnostics, and Repair.
Technical Skills:
Power and Cooling: APC, Liebert, Eaton, SquareD, Flir Instrumentation
Platforms: Windows Vista/2003/XP/2000/NT4, Linux, AIX
Hardware: Compaq, HP, Cisco, Sun, IBM, Dell
Mechanical: EIA-310E Proficient, Master Mechanical Skills
Location / Relocation
US / As Needed
Professional Summary
Accomplished, results-driven Data Center Engineer with 15+ years experience in high-
availability Solaris, Linux, MSC production environments with 2,000+ servers. Broad
expertise in power distribution, thermal planning (mechanical cooling systems),
hardware support, network deployment, system maintenance, diagnostics and
component repair. Proven ability to lead teams of internal and external resources on
server installation and migration projects. Capable of articulating problems, solutions,
and recommended directions to clients at executive levels.
Professional ability to improvise at a manufacturing quality level, to retrofit mechanical
solutions to unforeseen racking problems for complete customer satisfaction.
Proactive problem solver, applying experience and sound judgment to anticipate
problems and implement appropriate solutions.
Assume complete ownership of all projects/assignments, with a strong
commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Clinton J. Harrold - 2280 Deerview Drive, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 260-***-**** Email: *******.*******@*****.***
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Consistently deliver hardware deployment projects on-time, on-budget and with
minimal disruption to critical business processes.
EXPERIENCE:
2013 to 2014 – Cyber Innovation Labs, Inc.
Data Center Migration Leader, Physical Server Moves,
Planning, DeRack / Rack.
• CIL Facilities, Mount Prospect, IL
• Iron Mountain Federal, Boyers, PA
2009 to 2013 – Various Dimension Data Projects, Data Center Logistics, Inc.
Data Center Environmental System Planner
• Pfizer, New York, NY
• United States Social Security Administration, Baltimore,
MD
Data Center Migration Leader, Physical Server Moves,
Planning, DeRack / Rack.
• Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
• George Washington University, Washington D.C.
• Koch Business Systems, Wilmington, DE.
• Barnes & Noble, NY. NY.
• Pennsylvania Public Television, Hershey, PA.
• Kohn Pederson Fox Associates, NY. NY.
• Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD.
• Covance, Seattle, WA.
2008 to 2009 – McGraw-Hill, Hightstown New Jersey, 1099
Data Center Migration Leader, Physical Server Moves,
DeRack / Rack.
• Instrumental in the planning and execution of over 60
migration events and over 600 hosts.
• On site data center inspection for migration activities.
• Assembly of un-collated data for migration activities.
• Generation of Visio diagrams accurately depicting
customer’s facility.
• Inspection and inventory of equipment.
• Physical relocation / installation of servers / storage
equipment.
• Physical configuration and connection to client network.
Clinton J. Harrold - 2280 Deerview Drive, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 260-***-**** Email: *******.*******@*****.***
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• Consultation with Client administrators to review
installation and turnover systems to complete events.
2006 to 2008 - Via Multiple Vendors for Dimension Data, 1099
Data Center Migration Leader, Rack and Stack, Cabling
• On site data center inspection for migration activities.
• Assembly of un-collated data for migration activities.
• Generation of Visio diagrams accurately depicting
customer’s facility.
• Inspection and inventory of equipment.
• Router Installs, Switch Gear Retrofits (Baxter)
• Physical installation of server racks and servers / storage
equipment.
• Physical configuration and connection to client network.
• Consultation with Client administrators to review
installation and turnover systems to complete events.
2004 to 2006 - Innovative Systems Solutions Corporation, 1099
Specification, installation, configuration and Support of IBM
RS/6000 eServers
• On site data center inspection for analysis of power,
cooling and computational requirements, and subsequent
conference with client to review findings and make initial
equipment selection.
• Vendor selection and quote request for review by client.
• Order processing and follow up on correct equipment
purchased.
• Order shipment and tracking for on time delivery.
• Incoming inspection and inventory of equipment
purchased.
• Consultation with building electricians and definition of
power drops.
• Consultation with HVAC engineers on data center cooling
and airflow requirements and implementation.
• Physical installation of server racks and servers / storage
equipment.
• Installation of AIX 5.2 OS, and all current updates to OS
and micro code for subsystems.
• Initialization and partitioning of local and SSA raid –5
storage systems to client specifications.
• Installation of Oracle and WebSphere to client needs.
• Physical configuration and connection to client network.
Clinton J. Harrold - 2280 Deerview Drive, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 260-***-**** Email: *******.*******@*****.***
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• Consultation with Client MIS to review installation and
turnover system to MIS administrative control.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Indiana Class A CDL
CompTIA A+ IT, COMP001006122345 (2007 Version Lifetime)
CompTIA Network+ IT, COMP001006122345 (2007 Version Lifetime)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia 1975- 1979
Clinton J. Harrold - 2280 Deerview Drive, Portage, IN 46368
Phone: 260-***-**** Email: *******.*******@*****.***
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