Data Center Information Technology

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October 11, 2023

John Otten

Summary of Qualifications

● Manufacturing controls / Industrial Automation

● PC migration, Programming PLCs, Imaging / Backup

● SCADA controls / HMI’s - Automation. Wonderware/ Siemens / Allen Bradley / GE switch gear

● Machine Networking / Server repair / AD admin

● Industrial / Enterprise server administrator.

● Phone System Purchaser - Cell Phone Admin

Work Experience

DATA CENTER FACILITY ENGINEER UHG/OPTUM NOV 2018 - JUNE 2023

● Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a data center, including maintenance of Power, HVAC and Fire Systems.

● Responsible for performing installation projects including power requests, and terminal installs

● Maintain GENe SCADA controls of the facility / Siemens SIMATIC, WinCC PLC BMS

● Chiller / Tower / Pump / Switchgear / BMS Controller DATACENTER ANALYST CAPITAL ONE BANK NOV 2015- NOV 2018

● Monitored network/telephony systems alerts and troubleshoot system failures in data center

● Data center move Coordinator-Planner

● Deploy and configure Windows, Linux, and OS X server operating systems.

● Diagnosed and repaired various network, software, and operating system configuration issues.

● Team Leader / Change Coordinator-Planner and Project Engineer for the Datacenter

● Provided on-site physical and virtual support of technology infrastructure.

● Diagnosed and repaired various network, software, and operating system configuration issues.

● Repaired BMS system replaced Siemens PLC, power supplies, rail mounts

● Lifecycle UPS systems

● Created change orders (HPSM) for night technicians for repairs during device maintenance window. IT ANALYST CARGILL JAN 2001 – NOV 2015

● Manufacturing IT (SCADA, Automation, Security systems, Redundant/segregated network)

● Controls and Automation for 5 manufacturing facilities. Allen Bradley controls for ovens, freezers, robotics

● Microsoft System Center, Active Directory Admin

● Handled the tasks of maintaining LAN and WAN infrastructure and all aspects of IT for over 200 production facilities

● Responsible for implementing network related projects as well as configuring and maintaining various network devices.

● Office building and Conference Room build out.

Educational Summary

● Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with advanced Networking, 2013 University of Phoenix

● Associates of Arts with a concentration in information Technology, 2011 University of Phoenix

● Applied Associates degree (Generals), 1998 Anoka Community College

● 1yr coursework towards Associate Degree in Computer Programming, 2013 Pine college

● 1yr coursework towards Small engine technology, 2011 Anoka Technical College Page 2