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.