Data Center Field Technician

DANI ANTON (****@*******.*** / 917-***-****)

Objective:

Senior Technician with 20+ years of expertise in implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network equipment seeking to leverage technical skills and leadership experience in a dynamic organization.

Skills:

Network Implementation & Troubleshooting

Data Center Operations

Cisco Routers & Switches

Project Coordination & Documentation

Network Asset Management

Windows OS & Microsoft Office

Decision Making & Task Prioritization

Professional Experience

DigiSol – Network Technician (Freelancer) 06/2023 – Present

Performed comprehensive site surveys to determine hardware installation needs in MDFs and IDFs.

Responded to network outages by troubleshooting various devices and conducting migrations or upgrades to ensure system functionality.

Crossfire / Verizon – Site Engineer 11/2021 – 05/2023

Conducted detailed site surveys and created engineering assessments for efficient project execution.

Engineered floor and rack configurations, documented network elements, and managed the delivery, ordering, and installation of equipment to align with project timelines.

PJT Partners – Help Desk Technician 05/2021 – 10/2021

Managed desk setups, laptop imaging, email account setups, activating and deactivating LAN ports.

Resolved technical issues through the company’s trouble ticket system and facilitated seamless workstation relocations or modifications.

Orion / Verizon – Project Coordinator/Field Technician 07/2020 – 10/2020

Led Wi-Fi refresh projects for a major utility company by conducting surveys and documenting MDF/IDF layouts with photos, Visio diagrams, and detailed circuit designs.

Reviewed, edited, and uploaded finalized project documentation to client systems for easy reference.

Presidio / Marriott – Field Technician 10/2019 – 04/2020

Upgraded over 150 network switches at Marriott Headquarters by performing rack/stack, connectivity checks, and IOS installations.

Conducted successful cutovers from legacy hardware to newly installed switches, ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Altice USA (Formerly Cablevision) – Senior Technician 07/2013 – 08/2019

Supervised hardware installations, network expansions, and connectivity upgrades across DCs.

Led a team of contractors to execute large-scale projects, including server, router, and switch deployments.

Assisted vendors in troubleshooting and extending T1 circuits for optimized network performance.

Cisco (AT&T, Comcast, US Cellular) – Field Technician 09/2011 – 06/2013

Conducted site surveys and installed Cisco routers, switches, and terminal servers.

Performed rack/stack, labeling, connectivity, and configuration tasks for new devices while creating detailed documentation for installations and network diagrams.

Verizon Wireless – Data Center Technician 08/2010 – 08/2011

Deployed, configured servers, routers, and switches while ensuring accurate switch port activations.

Collaborated with NOC and vendors to maintain and troubleshoot network devices, ensuring data center reliability.

JPMorgan Chase – Data Center Technician 02/2001 – 07/2010

Deployed over 2,000 servers and networking devices while maintaining consistent connectivity using copper and fiber.

Developed a comprehensive database of all network connections and worked closely with system administrators to implement large-scale projects.

SIAC – Data Center Implementation 06/1997 – 09/2000

Installed and maintained network connections for both new and existing devices, ensuring data circuit functionality.

Supported NOC in troubleshooting and upgrading network hardware while maintaining detailed shift logs.

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