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Network & Data Center Engineer

Building and securing the infrastructure that powers cloud computing, AI supercomputers, and enterprise networks.

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01 / About

Hands-on engineer with a
data center backbone.

I specialize in network engineering, data center operations, and hardware infrastructure. From deploying Microsoft and OpenAI's AI supercomputers to writing firewall policies at the University of Virginia, I bring a practical, detail-oriented approach to every layer of the stack.

My background spans asset management, network security, GPU and server troubleshooting, and large-scale hardware deployments across facilities in Virginia and Arizona. I thrive in fast-paced environments where precision and reliability matter.

5+
Years in IT & Data Centers
3
Major Cloud / AI Platforms
4
Data Center Facilities
5+
Industry Certifications
02 / Experience

Where I've worked.

Microsoft
Jun 2025 — Present
DataCenter Inventory & Asset Technician
Ashburn, VA
  • Manage inventory records for all data center hardware assets including servers, networking equipment, and storage devices.
  • Perform physical audits and cycle counts to verify accuracy and reconcile discrepancies in asset management systems.
  • Receive, tag, and catalog hardware shipments with full lifecycle documentation and chain-of-custody tracking.
  • Support rack-and-stack operations and coordinate asset deployments, decommissions, and relocations across facilities.
  • Collaborate with procurement and logistics to forecast inventory needs and maintain compliance with Microsoft security protocols.
University of Virginia
Mar 2022 — Apr 2024
Junior Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer
Charlottesville, VA
  • Supported the Network Engineering team with DNS management, port activations on Juniper switches, and firewall policy authoring across Juniper, Fortinet, and Cisco ASA platforms.
  • Monitored campus network device availability with Statseeker and AKiPS; troubleshot firewall issues using Splunk.
  • Assisted in Arista router configurations and verified ARP table repopulation during changeovers.
TEKSystems
Oct 2020 — Jun 2021
Data Center Operations / Engineer
Ashburn, VA
  • Deployed and maintained Microsoft & OpenAI's Gen. 7 Mariner AI supercomputer in partnership with ZT Systems.
  • Troubleshot and replaced NVIDIA A100 GPU trays, Infiniband fiber optics, and FPGA CX6 networking cards.
  • Verified host connectivity, DHCP leases, SSH access, and PCIe status; validated SFPs via loopback testing.
  • Traveled to Phoenix, AZ to train incoming engineers on the Mariner project at the Cyrus-1 facility.
Metro Systems / AWS
Apr 2020 — Aug 2020
Data Center Operations / Engineer
Sterling, VA
  • Supported AWS mirror site IAD 13, troubleshooting hardware and network issues on Linux-based hosts.
  • Performed isolation testing, emergency L2 device replacement, and SFP validation via loopback devices.
  • Maintained large-scale RAID arrays, NAS devices, and documented all port, IP, and MAC changes.
Best Buy
Oct 2018 — Mar 2020
Geek Squad Advanced Repair Agent & Inventory
Gainesville, VA
  • Diagnosed and repaired consumer hardware/software issues; managed client data transfers and appointment scheduling.
  • Received and stocked inventory, fulfilled online orders, and maintained accurate product placement to minimize shrink.
03 / Skills & Tools

What I work with.

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Networking

Juniper Fortinet Cisco ASA Arista DNS DHCP Firewall Policy TCP/IP
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Data Center Hardware

NVIDIA A100 GPUs Infiniband FPGA / CX6 SFP / Fiber RAID Arrays NAS Rack & Stack
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Tools & Platforms

ServiceNow Splunk Statseeker AKiPS EfficientIP Hyper-V
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Systems

Linux / RHEL Windows Server SSH Console Access Asset Management
04 / Certifications

Credentials.

CompTIA Network+
CompTIA
2022
CIW Web Foundations Associate
CIW
2017
CIW Network Technology Associate
CIW
2017
CIT Site Development Associate
CIT
2017
CIT Internet Business Associate
CIT
2017
05 / Contact

Let's connect.

Open to opportunities in network engineering, data center operations, and infrastructure.

tedopsbusiness@gmail.com Gainesville, VA
06 / Extra

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