Professional Experience

Detailed history of datacenter, fiber network, and systems engineering positions.

Datacenter Technician (Full-time)

Oct 2026 – Present Present

Google — Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States · On-site

  • Perform hardware provisioning, server diagnostics, component replacements, and network troubleshooting in hyperscale datacenter facilities.
  • Monitor site infrastructure health, responding to critical hardware failures and maintaining strict high-availability SLAs.
  • Maintain precise physical fiber routing, optic connections, and structured cabling across server racks and network switches.

ISP Maintenance Technician (Full-time)

Aug 2025 – Oct 2026 1 yr 3 mos

Google Fiber — Omaha, Nebraska, United States · On-site

  • Maintained, diagnosed, and repaired active ISP fiber optic infrastructure and central distribution nodes.
  • Analyzed fiber light levels, signal loss, and optical power using specialized testing equipment to isolate faults.
  • Executed network maintenance operations and emergency response procedures to minimize service disruptions for subscribers.

Lead Data Center & Fiber Optic Technician

Sept 2024 – Aug 2025 1 yr

Ervin Cable Construction, LLC — Omaha, NE

  • Lead technician for network deployments in data centers, overseeing new project implementations.
  • Configured, tested, and deployed network and fiber optic infrastructure for enterprise clients.
  • Responded to critical network outages and alarms, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.
  • Troubleshot loss of fiber signal and light levels, diagnosing faults between data centers and field installations.
  • Conducted OTDR testing using EXFO equipment, identifying fiber impairments and breakpoints.

Manager & Lead Cisco Network Technician

June 2018 – Sept 2024 6 yrs 4 mos

Optimum Data Inc.

  • Configured, tested, and troubleshot Cisco network equipment, ensuring optimal performance and functionality.
  • Developed and implemented scripts to automate testing and firmware upgrades, improving efficiency.
  • Managed purchase order fulfillment and special configuration requests for the sales team.
  • Trained new employees on network equipment handling, testing protocols, and troubleshooting problems.

Package Unloader

Feb 2022 – Aug 2022 7 mos

UPS

Maintained high efficiency by unloading 1,200+ packages per hour, meeting strict time constraints.