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Andrew Burns

Ontario

Summary

Dedicated Data Center professional with extensive experience in troubleshooting and installation. Skilled in optimizing processes to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction, consistently achieving compliance with service level agreements.

Results-driven Operations Lead with strong expertise in team leadership and problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance customer service and ensure 100% uptime in critical data center operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Lead Break Fix Engineer

Meta / Ledcor
Los Angeles, CA
08.2024 - Current

Strong part of data team responsible for server repair, hardware, and network issues. Responsible for installation and troubleshooting of copper and fiber cross connects. Involved in installation projects, building racks, stacking and cabling.

Tier IV Tech/ FNT SME

CoreSite
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 01.2023

Execute all aspects of data center operations including 12-floor Computer Rooms of operation, maintenance, and repair of all mission-critical equipment and systems supporting a 24x7 data center operation to achieve 100% uptime and 100% compliance with all customer SLAs. Support FNT design circuit architect for the 3 LA market customer circuit capacity and telecom and Network providers, specifically in Meet Me Room and POP room environments. Installation and deployment of cage, rack, and cable infrastructure, as well as power circuit installation and monitoring. Installation and management of all cable and network infrastructure supporting facility and customer connectivity.

Data Center Lead Support Technician

CenturyLink
Irvine & Los Angeles
02.2012 - 08.2017
  • Led troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed training programs for new technicians, enhancing team knowledge and service delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced average response time to support requests.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams to address escalated customer concerns, fostering collaboration and effective solutions.

Education

Associate of Arts - Electronics And Computer Networks

School of Communication Electronics
San Francisco, CA
08-1997

Skills

  • Motivational attitude
  • Workforce management
  • Technology
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Break Fix which led to connetions

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Operations Lead Break Fix Engineer

Meta / Ledcor
08.2024 - Current

Tier IV Tech/ FNT SME

CoreSite
06.2019 - 01.2023

Data Center Lead Support Technician

CenturyLink
02.2012 - 08.2017

Associate of Arts - Electronics And Computer Networks

School of Communication Electronics
Andrew Burns