Data Center Project Manager

Traven Kile

Ashburn, VA 828-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Data Center Infrastructure Field Supervisor with 10 years of experience in cable installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, and repair. Expertise includes placement, testing, labelling, bonding, termination, hardware installation, and splicing. Extensive knowledge of different types of cable distribution systems, wiring configurations, and terminations of twisted pair, coaxial, and stranded cable; single and multimode fiber optical cable; and solid conductor low voltage cable. Excels in a leadership role, offering knowledgeable instruction and efficiently managing projects from beginning to completion. SKILLS

Structured cabling, labelling, troubleshooting,

termination, and testing of fiber/copper/telecom

cables following BICSI/CommScope standards

Analyzing blueprints and other project

specifications/documentation

Designing efficient cable pathways based on the

work environment and project requirements

Copper termination: CAT5, CAT6, 66, 110,

T1/PRI, Cross-connects

Fiber termination: multi-mode and single-mode

Rack and stack of data center equipment

Fiber fusion splicing

Material and parts managing and inventory

Knowledge of Panduit/BICSI/Corning best

practices and standards

Experienced lift operator: boom, scissor, lull

Exceptional customer service

Excellent problem solving and analytic abilities

Project management and leadership capabilities

Time management and organization

Troubleshooting and repair of data center hardware and networking infrastructure

TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

CommScope: Installation Premises Cabling Systems ACT I [SP3801]

CommScope: Certifying and Troubleshooting Premises Cabling Systems ACT II [SP3802]

CommScope: Structured Cabling Infrastructure Design ACT III [SP3000]

CommScope: Best Practices for Patch Cord Management [WR9301]

CommScope: Wide Band Multi-Mode Fiber [WR9440]

CommScope: Cabling for PoE [WR9703]

CommScope: Coaxial Connector Attachment [SP6101]

CommScope: Fiber Guide Raceway Installation [SP4830]

CommScope: Fiber Guide Fundamentals, Products and Positioning [SP4810]

CommScope: SYSTIMAX Installation and Maintenance [SP3361]

CommScope: Fiber Optic Infrastructure Specialist [SP4420]

CommScope: Cabling for Smart Buildings [SP7700]

Corning: CFI Installer

OSHA 30-Hour Course

Schneider Electric University: Data Center Certified Associate (DCCA)

360 Training: NFPA 70E (2023): Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

360 Training: Stairways and Ladders

360 Training: Fall Protection

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Installation Field Supervisor—IT Services 03/2022 – Present Rahi Systems (Ashburn, VA)

Lead and direct the pulling, placement, and proper termination of structured cable; and install the infrastructure for mounting equipment.

Delegate tasks and oversee installation projects.

Provide updates regarding project status to internal teams and external trades on a consistent basis.

Ensure job-site materials required are present on-site and in sufficient quantities.

Responsible for informing and enforcing site safety consistent with OSHA and company guidelines.

Routinely verify installation documentation and provide detailed information to Project Manager and Engineering if modification is required.

Responsible for conducting administrative tasks including safety meetings, tracking job-site hours, tracking material, as-built modifications, scheduling, and tracking professional development and training.

Responsible for quality assurance on projects (proper mounting, accessibility, usability, and aesthetics).

Ensure all work complies with both industry and company procedures and standards.

Maintain on-going dialog with Technicians and Project Manager, ensuring that work quality, performance, and materials meet required schedules and expectations.

Assist with troubleshooting by verifying and testing cabling and checking power/signal flow. Lead Technician 11/2018 – 03/2022

IES Communications (Sterling, VA)

Acted as on-site coordinator and crew supervisor for voice and data installation projects.

Ensured job completion according to company and customer quality and safety requirements while maintaining efficiency of staff assigned to project.

Coordinated with Project Manager to ensure productivity, job completion, and compliance with project budget.

Completed all project administrative tasks accurately and on time (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers and others as required).

Responsible for quality assurance.

Served as main on-site customer contact for questions and/or concerns; attended facility and constructions meetings when required.

Performed work consistently and demonstrated an extensive level of technical knowledge. Performed troubleshooting and resolved technical issues as needed. ITS Foreman—Data Center 09/2017 – 11/2018

Vision Technologies (Chantilly, VA)

Assumed responsibility for all materials, manpower, and tools necessary to successfully implement projects within assigned timeframe, scope of work, and budget, exceeding customer expectations

Participated in project kick-off meetings

Reviewed SOW, BOL, and BOM documents

Performed site visits for customer scope review

Worked with PM to revise BOL/BOM after site visits

Conducted crew kick-off on first day on-site: defined safety protocols; defined project protocols; invited team into project plan; cost and waste awareness

Developed project plan from project commencement to completion of the project duration and adhered to scheduled milestone dates and due dates

Performed risk analysis and proactively planned through the life cycle of a project

Effectively utilized and scheduled manpower to meet or exceed labor budgets

Managed, controlled, and tracked materials; eliminated materials waste

Received phased and inventory deliveries

Coordinated required assets and special equipment requirements

Completed and submitted all administrative reports/requirements, including Weekly Field Status Reports; Project Time Trackers; End of Month Items; Project on-site inventory; Asset Inventory

Interfaced/communicated with internal and external customers

Performed weekly site inspections

Managed documentation deliverables in phases through the life cycle of a project

Performed daily site walks inspections for QA/QC and crew’s performance

Developed and managed closeout “Punch List”

Performed QA final walk through with customer to get sign-off Lead Technician/Telecommunications and Cabling Technician II 09/2016 – 09/2017 IES Communications (Sterling, VA)

Effectively and efficiently managed projects from beginning until completion

Provided daily reports on task status/completion and labor management 2

Completed pre-planning reports for task and labor management, scheduling

Pulled and installed optical fiber and copper 4-pair cable

Installed support structures: cable tray, basket tray, ladder racks, cabinets, fiber raceways, unistrut, jhooks, etc.

Tested, installed, terminated, and labeled fiber/coax/cat3/cat5E/cat6/cat6A/8P8C/RJ45

Spliced fiber optic cables: 24/48/96 strand; single-mode/multi-mode; OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4

Splice types: mechanical, fusion, core align, V-groove

Utilized connector types: ST, SC, LC, MTP/MPO

Terminated patch panels and copper block styles: 66, 110, 210

Installed WAPs (Wireless Access Points), Card Access Systems installation, IP Camera installation

Troubleshot/diagnosed problem areas utilizing testers such as: Fluke DTX1800, DSX5000, OTDR

Performed bonding of metallic parts, armored fiber cable, cable tray, ladder rack, equipment racks

(TR)

Built closets: mount and install backboards, cross connects, racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware

Telecommunications Technician 09/2013 – 09/2016

Direct Line Communications (VA, NC, OR, CA, TX)

Spliced fiber optic cables (24/48/96 strand - single-mode/multi-mode)

Tested, installed, terminated, and labeled fiber/coax/cat3/cat5E/cat6/cat6A/8P8C/RJ45

Spliced fiber optic cables: OM1, OM2, OM3, OM4

Splice types: mechanical, fusion, core align, V-groove

Utilized connector types: ST, SC, LC, MTP/MPO

Terminated copper block styles: 66, 110, 210

Installed WAPs (Wireless Access Points)

Troubleshot/diagnosed problem areas utilizing testers such as: Fluke DTX1800, DSX5000, OTDR

Bonding of metallic parts, armored fiber cable, cable tray, ladder rack, equipment racks (TR)

Familiar with Ortronics, Panduit

Installed 2-post/4-post racks and mounted equipment along with any related cables

Installed support structures: cabinets, ladder racks, fiber raceways, cable tray, basket tray, unistrut, jhooks, etc.

Performed maintenance on cables

Card Access Systems installation, IP Camera installation, WAP installation General knowledge of communications hardware, routers, switches, etc. 3

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