Sr. Enterprise Data Center Technician Leader

Kirk Haynes

San Leandro, CA Phone: 510-***-**** Email: ****@*-*****.*** or **********@******.***

Sr. Data Center Tech

Dedicated and motivated professional with a strong background in Data Center Experience, Networking, possess years of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects, streamlining internal processes to enhance overall productivity, and fostering positive relationships with a wide range of clients, colleagues, team members, and other key business partners. Consistently recognized for outstanding contributions to the bottom line and solid reputation for resolving complex technical issues. Commended for organization, efficiency, priority management, and communication skills. Computer savvy and familiar with many modern systems and software applications. Have numerous years in both Enterprise and the Colo worrld

Areas of Expertise

Data Center Operations

Team Management

Strategic Planning

Systems Break/Fix

Process Optimization

Technology Integration

Project Mgmt. Consultant

Asset Mgmt.

Logistics

Training &Team Building

Staff Development

Server configuration

Data Center Auditing

Quality Assurance

Network Mapping

Recent Project Experience

CompuCom/Intel 11/2023 - Present

Amer OSS Networking Cabling Ops LEAD

Have 4 Structured cabling guys and 1 logistics guy and 7 Network cabling operations techs

Evoque IDC 7/1/2021- 10/2023

IDC Remote hands Tech

Work off a ticketing system for hand on work such as cross connects, site to site connections, troubleshoot network issues. Logistics, cabling, circuit connections

Managed some projects. Here and there when needed.

Team Player and respected.

Evoque IDC /Pyramid 1/2019- 6/30/2021

IDC Remote hands Tech

Work off a ticketing system for hand on work such as cross connects, site to site connections. Logistics, cabling, circuit connections

AT&T IDC /Pyramid 5/2018- 12/2018

IDC Remote hands Tech

Work off a ticketing system for hand on work such as cross connects, site to site connections. Logistics, cabling, circuit connections

AT&T Data Center 10/2015- 08/2023

EmconIT DC Engineer/ Part Time

AT&T has 5 large Data Centers in it building (5 Floors)

I get tickets from Engineers and handle all the Installations and De-Installs for the whole building

Racking and Stacking, Cabling, De-Installs, Asset Management and Logistics

SAP

Senior Data Center Lead Tech 9/2014-11/2016

I was given approx. 18 cells to move with 3-5 days to migrate each cell. I had to map out the current environment and use it to create a new layout for the new location. I managed a team of 3 guys, cut down from the proposed 5 guys. And trained them along the way to be a better technician and a team player. I was not originally the lead to start the project but within 2 weeks I was given the reins to run it the way I see fit. Each cell contained approx. 36 Servers and switches. Each cell required; Origin mapping, new location landscape design and new mapping for cables. I used current cables or used new cables if needed. I labeled the cables for easy tracing, cabled each rack very clean to provide good airflow. I took care of all of the storage arrays setups. I did the cabling for Net-Apps systems, EMC Data Domains, and a little bit of HPs 3Par. I consulted with SAPs own IT Network staff and gave them recommendations from my past experiences. At the projects end, I received kudos from all the engineers and Network teams on my performance.

Planned and coordinated a data center project while training and directing a team of 4 technical professionals. Allocated resources and delegated duties to staff to ensure deliverables. Worked closely with Cisco engineers to assess and modify layouts, switch connections, and port assignments. Led the team in racking approximately 150 servers and switches, maintaining cable up, and testing all network connectivity.

Mentored and supervised a small team to assist with the preparation for an 18-month data center projects. Oversaw the first phase of pulling de-commissioned servers of the center and maintaining active data sheets. Closing in on the final months of this project and I have done line mapping in excel and also visual mappings of a Inter-Connections to each and every server (approx. 1750 servers. 12 EMC racks, 6 NetApp racks)

Removed 50+ current IP KVM switches as well as all cabling and installed and configured 25 new switches. Re-cabled with new color-coded cables and compiled a network map of the IP KVM.

Coordinate a 4-month, 600 system project and efficiently migrate cells within specified timelines. Mapped out environments, created new layouts, and managed a team of 3 staff to meet performance objectives.

Hewlett Packard, Software Division 3/2012-8/2014

Data Center Lead Tech

Originally brought in to do a 6-month migration for HP moving from Cupertino, CA to Sunnyvale California. But my contract getting extended and they loved me there. Eventually I was given more tasks to run and that was supporting about 4-5 groups within HP Software.

- Cloud set-up and configuring – 12 racks of server and switches, Storage

- Data Center Racking of servers and configuring management ports

- Data center switch installs and configuration

- Configure Systems for Engineering access and troubleshooting support

- Configure Switches

- Set-up EVA Storage and HPs 3Par, NetApp, EMC racks

- Install rack PDUs for redundancy

- Server Break / Fix and troubleshooting

- Set-up Blade Chassis and configure Blades

- Data Center Racking and cabling

- Zone switch cabling

- Fiber runs (cabling and labeling)

- IDF Closet Cross connect

-UPS/Battery set-up and configured (16 Battery Racks and 16 Battery backup controllers

-Setup servers for Engineers (ESX, Linux, UX, Windows server etc.…)

-Supported 5 groups

-Server Builds

-Project coordinator/mgmt.

-Asset Management

-Network Mapping

-Setup UPS racks, New racks

-Verify power needed to accommodate new racks

-Helped consult HVAC Air balance in DC

Additional Work Experience

C-KDeals Technology 6/2006-2/2014

Technology Consultant/Sales

Server Integration and Installs

Wintec Industries 6/2006-12/2007

Technology Consultant/Sales

Murphy, McKay & Associates 12/2002-12/2009

Networking & IT Support

On a side note:

I have been around solar DC voltage and creating generators that are charged up by solar. I have worked with DC voltages up to 84v using Lead Acid batteries or Lithium Ion, and Lithium Polymer. I have worked with 110v and 220v generators that are charged by the sum.

I have worked at an Air Condition company where I installed AC /Air handlers and Heat pumps. Installed Evaporative Coolers (swamp Coolers) – 2 years experience

Data Center References:

Brian Jones (SAP) Project Manager 302-***-**** NSQ SAP Data Center, Philadelphia

Michael Sawi (SAP) Data Center Manager 650-***-**** vXchange Data Center Santa Clara, CA

Dror Altman (HP) Data Center Manager 408-***-****

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