Data Center & Server Repair Technician
Resume:
Sainath Chowdary Mannepalli
Cincinnati, OH *****
Data Center & Infrastructure Technician with of hands-on experience supporting server hardware, Linux systems, and network infrastructure in fast-paced, 24/7 environments. Skilled in hardware diagnostics, PXE imaging, BMC/IPMI, BIOS/UEFI, and fiber/copper testing. Strong troubleshooting ability, on-call support experience, and proven success maintaining high availability and resolving root-cause issues. Able to perform physical data-center tasks including lifting, racking, cabling, and working in constrained spaces. Skills
• Data Center Operations:
Racking/stacking, Cabling, Power
balancing, Hot/cold aisle work, Physical
server repairs
• Server & Hardware: Dell, HPE,
Supermicro, BIOS/UEFI, BMC/IPMI,
Firmware debugging, PCIe
• Networking: TCP/IP, DHCP, VLANs,
Basic Cisco, Port tracing, Network
cabling
• Linux & Tools: Linux CLI, SSH, PXE
Imaging, Logs/Diagnostics
• Fiber/Copper Testing: VFL, OTDR,
Power Meter, Crimping & continuity
testing
• Other: Salesforce,ServiceNow, SOPs,
Root-cause analysis, Bash/Python
basics, On-call support, Ticketing
systems
Work history
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Debug and Server Repair Technician
re:Cycle Reverse Logistics (Amazon), Florence, KY April 2026 Present
• Test and repair data center server components using lab rigs and jigs isolate hardware faults and verify functionality.
• Test DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 DIMMs in servers identify failed modules, slot issues, and repeat failures.
• Test NVIDIA JBOG GPU assemblies, including MX1 and T100s, and troubleshoot hardware failures.
• Validate Annapurna K2X, K2V4, and K2V5 cards and isolate cardlevel or systemlevel failures.
• Test optical modules and network switches diagnose connectivity problems and physical hardware faults.
• Inspect RPMs and JBOG slots with HD cameras for damaged pins, connector defects, wear, and contamination.
• Record results in WMS manage parts inventory and review metrics supporting daily and weekly quality goals.
Infrastructure & Debug Technician
Jabil, Florence, KY April 2025 April 2026
5+ years
• Troubleshoot and repair server hardware, firmware, PXE imaging, and network connectivity issues across Dell, Supermicro, and HPE servers.
• Perform racking/stacking, cabling, power connections, and physical installation work in datacenter environments.
• Resolve BIOS, UEFI, and BMC/IPMI failures, including remote management (SSH, SOL) and hardware replacements.
• Improved deployment and imaging times by 25% by optimizing PXE workflows and reducing repetitive failures.
• Conduct fiber/copper testing with VFL, OTDR, and power meters to diagnose signal loss and physical cable faults.
• Reduced recurring hardware failures by 30% through proper documentation, pattern analysis, and RCA.
• Collaborate with network teams for DHCP/VLAN configuration, MAC tracing, and switchport diagnostics.
• Support 24/7 operations and participate in escalation/oncall rotation during highimpact issues.
Software Engineer (Unpaid Internship)
Fourup Solutions August 2024 March 2025
• Provided remote technical support by troubleshooting application and system issues using Linux commands, log analysis and basic debugging techniques.
• Performed system diagnostics and troubleshooting to identify issues related to software builds, dependencies and system configurations.
• Supported Linuxbased development environments, including monitoring processes, checking system logs and resolving runtime errors.
• Performed debugging and resolved technical issues in development, testing and production environments.
• Collaborated with product managers, QA Engineers, support specialists and other team members to understand requirements and translated them into technical solutions. Lab Technician / Systems Support
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN May 2023 May 2024
• Automated Linux/Windows lab imaging and updates, reducing manual setup time by 40%.
• Maintained 99% uptime across student labs and small datacenter equipment through proactive monitoring.
• Managed server and desktop hardware racked and cabled equipment, and updated inventory documentation.
• Supported network troubleshooting including DHCP issues, VLAN assignments, and connectivity checks.
• Assisted with hardware/OS testing, smallscale deployments, and remote system administration.
Systems Engineer/Server Administrator
Tata Consultancy Services, India March 2021 December 2022
• Hardware Installation & Maintenance: Unbox, rack, stack, and cable servers, switches, and storage devices perform basic hardware replacements (e.g., drives, memory, power supplies).
• Server & Network Support: Assist in installing and configuring operating systems (Windows Server, Linux), managing basic network settings, and supporting VMware or HyperV virtualization environments.
• Troubleshooting & Incident Response: Identify and resolve common hardware and software issues document problems and solutions using ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
• Cabling & Infrastructure: Install and manage Cat 5e/6, fiber optic, and power cabling follow labeling and organization standards for improved traceability.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor server and network performance using tools report anomalies and assist in maintaining uptime and operational logs.
• Documentation & Compliance: Help maintain accurate records of equipment, configurations, and inventory support audits and compliance efforts (e.g., SOX, security policies).
• Collaboration & Learning: Work under supervision of senior engineers participate in change requests, service tickets, and team meetings show eagerness to learn new technologies and processes.
Education
Master of Science in Information Technology April 2024 Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
GPA: 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Communication & Engineering August 2021 Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal, TS(India) GPA: 8.89/10
PROJECTS
Automated PXE Imaging Verification Script
• Built a Bash/Python script to automatically validate PXE imaging status across multiple servers.
• Reduced manual verification by 70% by checking imaging logs, SSH reachability, and error codes.
• Helped identify failed DHCP bindings and imaging retries faster, improving deployment consistency.
Network Troubleshooting & VLAN Lab
• Handson lab to practice realworld network tasks., Configured VLANs, DHCP scopes, trunk/access ports, and routing basics.
• Practiced tracing MAC addresses and isolating portlevel issues.
• Simulated network outages to improve troubleshooting accuracy under pressure. Linux Monitoring & Log Analysis Toolkit
• Created a lightweight toolkit for log parsing and health monitoring., Automated collection of system health stats (CPU, temp sensors, IPMI logs).
• Script flagged early hardware issues like fan failures and bad disks.
• Helped catch issues before deployment, reducing defective systems entering racks.
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