Data Center Project Manager
Resume:
CHRISTOPHER SMITH
ad8k80@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-smith-749062200
PROFILE SUMMARY
An accomplished professional with comprehensive experience in leading and executing IT projects related to network fabrics and their implementation into the network. Expert at developing and tracking plans related to data center strategies, paired with a knack for repairing and upgrading hardware, addressing end-user inquiries, collaborating and communicating with other departments, updating databases, and ensuring regulation compliance. Adaptable at enforcing adherence to tight deadlines and SLAs in a fast-paced environment, providing weekly updates for stakeholders, and coordinating with SMEs to ensure scope is completed.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
●Holistic understanding of all data center functions with a working knowledge of server, storage, and network architectures (including co-location models)
●Capable of maintaining roadmaps, project plans, and dashboards for the Infrastructure teams
●Excellently establishing and managing communication channels with stakeholders and business partners regarding project delivery direction and changes
●Proficiently managing end-to-end project plans, communicating with project stakeholders, and ensuring timely delivery and project quality
●Efficiently installing new network components in support of network scaling and integration
●Excelled at configuring routers and servers with Linux scripts to build out new network gear
●Adept at following network diagrams for installation of single-mode and multimode fiber in data centers
●Effectively working with DCO, troubleshoot and remediate technical issues with network equipment
●Able to communicate with team members and clients tactfully while working independently or with a team
●Possesses excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills and is adept at working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Manager
Kyndryl
Jan 2024-Present
Manage IT upgrades and real estate renovations for Medstar Health.
Gather customer requirements for network connectivity.
Coordinate with vendors and GC to align schedules.
Implement the integration of clinical devices to the network.
Author SOWs and create Project schedules.
Manage budgets for materials and SME labor.
Sr. Project Manager
Telecommunications Development Corporation/ Jacobs Solutions
Sept 2020 – January 2024
●Responsible for the telecommunications, audiovisual, Operational Control Centers, and Data Center implementation
●Developed Scope of work to guide the construction and implementation of telecommunication designs for WMATA’s new headquarters
●Planned and implemented project schedule for IT, A/V, telecom, and physical security systems, reviewed project submittals
●Authored RFIs to industry for various systems related to various categories and provided weekly updates to stakeholders outlining progress and informing of issues.
●Responsible for weekly budget and resource burndowns.
●Working with SMEs, managed the implementation of WMATA network security protocols and tools.
●Managed Nessus Scanning for network devices.
●Proficient with Procore project management software.
●Conduct QC/QA for project milestones prior to turnover.
●Coordinated vendor activities in accordance with the project schedule and created reports for stakeholders documenting progress.
●PM for the implementation of the Motorola 490/700MHZ radio system for WMATA.
Infrastructure Project Manager
Amazon Web Services, Manassas, VA
Aug 2016 – Aug 2020
●Led team in an effort to upgrade Amazon hardware to increase NW efficiency, as well as managed Network Scaling projects to increase capacity for network traffic
●Developed Scope of projects, increasing cloud storage for customers, and capacity
●Cultivated lucrative supplier relationships to successfully solve complex technical issues resulting in minimal business impact and increased customer satisfaction
●Worked closely with the end-users, business technologies, and others to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs related to the project
●Worked on tight deadlines/SLAs in a fast-paced environment, as well as secured Purchase orders for materiel and labor
●Provided weekly updates to stakeholders while also maintaining Q/A, documentation, and project closeout documentation to stakeholders
Data Center Technician
Outsource Inc., Fairfax, VA
Mar 2014 – Aug 2016
•Installed single and multimode fiber optic cables in support of major data centers and expanded the physical capacity of the network through net scaling
•Utilized network diagrams, wired new server racks, installed Cat 5/ 6 in the networks and provided fiber-optic circuits to new equipment
•Designed network diagrams and patches in support of DCO, developed and maintained system checkouts, continuing with repairing networks, software, and operating system configuration issues
•Diagnosed and repaired various network, software, and operating system configuration issues
•Installed and removed servers, network, and infrastructure equipment
•Successfully coordinated server and network migrations with collocation customers and led physical migrations during the scheduled maintenance windows
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Network Technical Project Manager
Amazon Web Services
Aug 2016 – Sept 2020
Data Center Technician
Outsource Incorporated
Mar 2014 – Aug 2016
Cable Technician
MOTIR SERVICES
Jun 2012 – Mar 2014
Network Technician
Henkels and McCoy
Jun 2009 – Jun 2012
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Project Management Professional Certificate
James Madison University, Alexandria, VA
Apr 2020 – May 2020
Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance
Nov 2020
Project Management Professional
Certification PMI Jun 2020
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
●Team Leadership
●Critical Thinking
●Problem-Solving
●IT Project Management
●Network Security
●Troubleshooting
●Sprint Management
●Wiring
●Network Configuration
●Infrastructural Management
●Agile Methodology
●Budget Management
●Customer Relations
Process Improvement
TECHNICAL SKILLS
•Hardware/ Software Installation
•Network Architecture
•Troubleshooting
•Testing; Effective
•MAC/Windows Operating Systems
•RFQ/ RFI
•Google Docs
•Portable Document Format
•Google Sheets
•Google Drawings
•MS Project, Smartsheet
•Bid Analysis
•Kan-Ban Project Development tool
•JIRA
•MS Word/ Excel
Procore
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