Project Manager Data Center
Resume:
James A. Rivera
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E-mail: ******@***.***
Security Clearance: TS/SCI
Infrastructure/ Project Manager working for the USAF at Ramstein, Germany to include the Secretary of Defense, Office of Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Data Center Manager with 20+ years of expert experience as a contract employee in the Federal Sector Lead advanced, multimillion dollar projects primarily related to data center build out, migration and Transition management. Utilize a strong management and network systems background knowledge to develop and maintain a team work environment to deliver exceptional outcomes on time and under budget. These we accomplished during my 20 years at Central Command and Southern Command while in J6 command. Drive organizational excellence through innovation, tailoring cutting-edge technologies to the unique and changing needs of high-profile clients. Ensure success through strategic planning, resource needs, and schedules. Provide comprehensive performance analysis throughout the lifecycle, implementing modifications as needed to surpass established targets goals. Experience hands-on technical professional with a record of achievements in Datacenter design and project management. Currently maintain a top-secret SCI security clearance.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Datacenter Technologies Data Center Power Efficiency Data Center Green Environment
Project Management Quality Assurance Manager \ Motivator
Strategic Planning Organizational Development Capacity Management
Cause-Effect Problem Solving Tactical Implementation Process development
Disaster Recovery
SKILLS SUMMARY
Project Manager from 2014to 2022 for the last 8 years
Datacenter Manager at Central Command, MacDill AFB
Microsoft Certified Professional
Certified A+ Professional and Certified Customer Service Specialist
Apply activity and data modeling, transaction flow analysis, internal control, risk analysis and performance measurement techniques to LAN configuration and design, installation and integration
Assisted in establishing standards for information systems procedures
Senior telecommunications expertise and 28 + years of fiber optics specialist
Applied improved practices to re-engineer methodologies/principles to modernization projects at Central Command MacDill AFB and at Office of Military Commissions Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Technical expertise working with PC’s, monitors, file servers, modems, controllers, printers, workstations
Ability to assess and diagnose electronic problems quickly and construct workable solutions with tangible benefits
Extensive experience with copper and fiber optic cable plant, including multi-vendor ST, SC and MTRJ type connector products, and transmission media (twisted pair, fiber optics)
Participated in installation of more than 400,000 copper-based and over 200,000 fiber optic cable runs
Adept at reading blueprints, schematics and expert in the use of the software Automatical Computer Aided Design (AUTOCAD).
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Mission Essential/Ramstein AFB, Germany June 2020 –March 2022
Project Manager
Responsible for 11 facilities worth about $169M, which includes all work orders and purchases of all
equipment for the whole Command. In addition, I was the Quality Controller for work orders to be or
completed in a timely manner with no short cuts. Due to these contributing factors the Facility section
has being awarded outstanding section 3 times. I assisted the ISS section on planning any and all Data
Center projects. As the Project Manager on a $115 million dollar re-construction of the internal
upgrades of 4 buildings for the purpose of the relocation of an army division from a 1940’s buildings
to a more up to date functional working and deployment space to support our mission in USAFE.
Ironclad LT /Tampa, Florida Oct 2014 – June 2020
Project Manager
As project manager I ensure that every stage was on Schedule for the expansion project. This project was a 26-million-dollar expansion of space and having all above ground, Data and power be replace with new copper and fiber cables and routed in-ground for security and weather protection. This project improves the work areas for the different teams to function at max capacity without issues. I help in the re-engineer of the overall infrastructure at the Offices of Military Commissions south At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. I design the Data Center for increase capacity and all communication closets thru-out the site and assisting in the installation of all new racks, cable ladders and equipment to provide a up to date Communication system for our clients. As project manager I ensure that every stage was on Schedule for the expansion project. This project was a 26-million-dollar expansion of space and having all above ground, Data and power be replace with new copper and fiber cables and routed in-ground for security and weather protection. This project improves the work areas for the different teams to function at max capacity without issues.
Science Applications International Corporation/MacDill AFB, Florida Sept 2008 – April 2014
Data Center Manager/Network Engineer
Responsible for the overall maintenance posture of the Data Center and chief primary Point of Contact for all IT and non-IT equipment that needs to be installed in the Data Center racks. Design Data Center floor, server racks and placement of all new IT equipment. Ensured security policies are enforced and servers are properly positioned to ensure proper power distribution. Created and maintain up-to-date Visio drawing for all cabinets and contents of within each cabinet in the Data Center. Acts as team and customer project manager with outside agencies. Periodically inspects facilities to ensure proper operation, informing Building Facilities Engineer of any issues. Ensured that cabling of cabinets is within specifications of established policies. Establish and maintain area for lab testing of new equipment and new server hardware builds, ensuring hardware is built to customer's specifications. Responsible for all server hardware maintenance, ensuring hardware is fixed within allotted SLAs requirements. Scheduling and managed yearly maintenance program for all servers within the Data Center. Develops upgrade plan to ensure Data Center room will have for future expansion requirements. Works with other J6 sections like Patch and Test/ Infrastructure to resolve switch issues, get LAN drops that require DMZ access, etc.
Science Applications International Corporation/MacDill AFB, Florida Mar 2004 – Sept 2008
Information Engineer III
Responsible for the configuration, software load, and ongoing maintenance of internal DOD desktops, laptops and printers. Perform information systems development, system analysis, design, and program design for over 60 different countries at Central Command. Works extensively with Windows 2000, XP Office2000/XP, Exchange Server and Terminal Services. System Administrator for all print queues on 4 different networks. This includes the addition, removal, and disconnection of new printers and the constant maintenance of 6 print servers.
Quantum Technology Services Inc /MacDill AFB, Florida July 2003 – Mar 2004 Cable/Fiber/Voice Lead Installer
Cable/fiber optics installations throughout Central Command and villages for connectivity of Sipr, Nipr, Coalition and INET/XNET networks used by Centcom and coalition forces; this is to include fiber optics and copper terminations. Develop and applied organization-wide information models for use in designing building integrate. Removal and installation of gray phones throughout bldg.540 SCIF. Adds, moves and changes to all locations throughout Centcom/villages. Conduct walkthrough on installations and Statement of Works (SOW) on commercial and military sites. To include commercial installations of fiber, voice and copper at local business and schools throughout Florida.
Software Spectrum/ Tampa, Florida Aug 2002 – July 2003 Customer Care Consultant
Provide Software and Hardware support to America On Line customers. Assist in the installation, connection and operation of AOL software and customers computers for Narrowband/Broadband use. Troubleshot and resolve connectivity / software issues to include their computers, phones and Digital Subscriber lines for access to World Wide Web using America on line software.
General Dynamics/GTE, MacDill AFB, Tampa, Florida Aug 1997 – Sep 2001 Field Specialist Technician
Maintained systems and equipment supported under the Intelligence Information Processing and Planning (I2P2) contract. Performed Preventive Maintenance (PMIs) for all supported Sun workstations, Video Teleconference (VTC) suites. Diagnosed and repaired Sun SPARC stations, Canon CLC 800/CLC 1100 and HP printer/plotters. Performed pre-deployment operational configuration and testing of VTC suites including CLI.
Telecommunication Systems, Tampa, Florida Jan 1994 - Aug 1997 Communications Technician
Supervised cable/fiber optics installations throughout the United States commercial and military sites. Trained other technicians in fiber optics terminations. Completed over 30 site visits worldwide to compete for telecommunications installations contracts at commercial and military sites.
United States Air Force Nov 1975 – Jan 1994
Computer/Telecommunications Technician 1991 – 1994
Quality Control Inspector 1990 – 1991
Cryptographic Technician/Supervisor 1987 – 1990
Telecommunications System Specialist 1986 – 1987
Quality Control Inspector 1985 – 1986
Electronics Technician/Supervisor 1979 – 1985
Electronic/Mechanical Technician 1975 – 1979
Selected Accomplishments:
Project manager for the 693th ISR Group from 2020 to 2022
Project Manager working for the Secretary of Defense, Office of Military Commissions at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for 6 years from 2014 to 2020.
Data Center Manager Lead for Central Command
Primary responsibilities include the overall maintenance and upkeep of the HQ CENTCOM Datacenter as well as Datacenters at CFH (Qatar), a COOP location in the US as well as Bahrain. Which included 1000 servers and the infrastructure supporting them
In Addition, I monitored and responded to environmental issues that arise throughout all data centers and
Communication rooms.
Assisted in increasing our contract deliverable score card to the DoD for both Task Order Management and
Technical Effectiveness. We are averaging 4.5 of 5 on both areas.
EDUCATION/SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Attending school for my MCSE certification
Attended Community College of the Air Force. Studied computer science, electronics - 1976 – 1986
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
Certified A+ Professional -- CompTIA
Certified Customer Service Specialist – Electronics Technicians Association
Certified Cabling System Designer – Siemon Company
Computer Maintenance/Technician Certification – Air Force Electronics Technician School
Data Center Management Courses - AFCOM
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