Khari Oni
Data Center Technician
Waldorf, MD 20602
advdu0@r.postjobfree.com
Career Objective
To obtain an entry-level position allowing me to utilize my technical skills, as well as further enhance my knowledge of information technology.
Qualifications Summary
Problem solving ability
Hard-worker who is always willing to learn
Adaptability to changing situations/needs
Possess the drive to perform, learn, grow, and expand my knowledge of information technology
Experience working in a Data Center environment
Knowledge in industrial safety best practices (OSHA and state regulations)
Possession of an OSHA approved forklift certification
Professional Experience
TecNet 24 (Sterling, VA) September 2022–Present
Data Center Technician
Provide Data Center and Cable technician support on Amazon and Google projects
Hands on experience with various cables: twisted pair, coax, power limited tray, stranded, solid conductor low voltage, Category 5, Category 6, single and multi-mode fiber optic cables
Install data center infrastructure materials, to include: racks and cabinets with grounding, cable tray and ladder, copper and fiber networking cables and patch panels
Rack and stack network switches and routers, servers, and power distribution devices
Patch cable network connections to equipment
Install structured wiring such as network drops, coax cable drops and specialty cable with appropriate connectors in support of facilities operations
Troubleshoot system failures to ensure efficiency of network
Perform pulling, placement, termination, testing, and labeling
Troubleshoot system failures to ensure efficiency of network
Follow Data Center safety and emergency procedures
Familiarity with the operation of a server lift
Edifying Cognitive Solutions Group (Accokeek, MD) September 2021–October 2022
Network Technician
Ensure proper connectivity to avoid network interruptions during the therapists’ telehealth/virtual sessions
Troubleshoot system failures to ensure efficiency of network
Manage base configurations for Cisco routers and switches
Conduct learning sessions for staff’s hardware as needed
Provide help desk support to Therasoft Client Portal user’s that are having login issues
Global Innovation (White Plains, MD) January 2019–October 2021
Network Technician (On-call)
Hands on learning of Layer 2/3 Routing/Switching, TCP/IP Protocol, Network Protocols, LAN, Ethernet, VLAN Trunking, Etherchannel, Cisco Routers/Switches, and Palo Alto Networks firewalls
Designed and installed well-functioning computer networks, connections and cabling
Introduced and integrated new technologies into existing data center environments
Installed and configured base configurations for Cisco routers and switches
Installed and configured base configurations for Palo Alto Network Firewalls
Documented equipment inventory and network rack elevations
Performed computer hardware, software installations and general tasks
Tested and configured software, maintained and repaired hardware and peripheral devices
Troubleshot system failures and identified issues to ensure efficiency of network
Professional Experience (continued)
A+ Educational Services (Camp Springs, MD) August 2015–August 2016
Teacher Assistant/Activities Coordinator
Supported daily tasks, operations, and facility needs
Helped students with assignments and staying on task
Read to the students during storytime
Prepared healthy meals for students
Researched and coordinated daily activities
Education
Global Innovation (White Plains, MD) October 2018–October 2021
Training and Development
Friendly High School (Fort Washington, MD) August 2015–June 2019
Diploma
Certifications
Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA)
Pursuing Certifications
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+
Volunteer Experience
Building Foundations Child Care (Camp Springs, MD) June 2014–August 2014
Skills
Technology: TCP/IP Protocol, LAN, Ethernet, Cisco Routers/Switches
Computer Technology: Microsoft Office—Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Office Equipment: facsimile machine, printer, scanner, copier machine, laminator, and calculator
Software: Google Docs, Web/Internet
References
Available upon request.