Bao Pham
Westminster, CA 92683
Email: **********@*****.***
Cell: (714) - 330 - 0276
Work Experience
AT&T / Evoque / Center Square
Data Center Operation Specialist 03/2008 – 09/2025
Irvine, CA
Remote Hand and troubleshooting by ticket system (SnowNow, Remedy).
Provide support to collocation customers, provide prompt response to customer “Smart Hands” requests and conduct DC tours for the new customers.
Install equipment cages, racks, cabinets, and customer’s network, data equipment, and power distribution unit (PDU).
Manage receiving, unpacking, and inventory of equipment from vendors, ensure accurate records.
Decommissioning out date equipment and preparing for recycling.
Lift 60-75lbs. and perform work requiring extended walking and bending.
Install/uninstall customer server racks, equipment's, PDU.
Connecting and managing cables, labeling equipment and managing move network cables between ports or interfaces. Testing and verifying fiber cross connection
Physical installation of server hard drives, Memory, Power supply, network devices.
Maintenance and monitoring all building systems including fire/life safety, mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, controls) electrical (lighting, UPS, PDU, generators, primary switchgear),
Maintenance and monitor cooling systems (CRAC/CRAH units, chilled water systems)
Support Data Center on 24/7/365 basis.
EMC
Storage Field Engineer 05/2006 - 02/2008
Irvine, CA
Troubleshoot and resolve storage-related issues across development, staging, and production environments.
Replacing Failure hard drives.
Installation and maintenance of the structured cabling system.
Excellent customer service skills with strong problem-solving skills.
Broadcom
IT Desktop Support 06/2001 - 03/2005
Irvine, CA
Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve standard user support hardware, and software problems including end-user.
Reimaging new laptop/Desk, install software, update computer to latest release.
Install, configure, deploy, test, maintain, monitor, and troubleshoot end user workstation hardware, networked peripheral devices.
Performing preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals.
Perform on-site analysis, diagnosis, and test fixes to ensure the problem has been adequately resolved.
Education
University Of Phoenix 2004 - 2006
Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems
Southern California Institute of Science 2002 - 2003
Certified Computer Networking (CCNA, CCNP)
University of Penn State 1998 - 2001
Bachelor’s degree in electrical
Professional Skills
CCNA, CCNP Certification
COMPIA+ Certification
Microsoft Professional Certification (MCP)
CCNA, CCNP Certification
Certified Data Centre Technician Professional (CDCTP)