BILAL LOTFI
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Center Technician experienced in cabling, rack installations, hardware deployment, and physical-layer troubleshooting. Proven ability to navigate data center, construction, and live-site environments while adhering to SOPs and safety protocols. Expertise in cable routing, labeling, incident documentation, and enhancing infrastructure reliability.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
N2N Integrations
Manassas, Virginia
05.2026 - 08.2026
- Installed, routed, labeled, identified, and organized network cabling to support reliable connectivity in data center environments.
- Identified and troubleshot cabling, hardware, and physical-layer connectivity issues, leading to improved system reliability.
- Assisted in server rack installation, rack-and-stack activities, equipment installation, and hardware deployment, ensuring organized and efficient setups.
- Worked with technicians and operations teams in live data center environments while following SOPs, ESD safety, and site procedures.
- Supported data center decommissioning activities while maintaining clean, accessible cabling and hardware layouts, facilitating smooth transitions.
Data Center Installer
Outsource On Call
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Coordinated installation and organization of cabling, racks, and data center hardware to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated daily site tasks for technicians to enhance workflow efficiency. for technicians, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Adhered to site instructions and safety procedures while working near active infrastructure to maintain safety standards.
Data Center Control Room
FCS
Auburn
08.2025 - 04.2026
- Managed AWS data center control room operations, ensuring secure facility access and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated with data center operations teams to enhance safety and security procedures across facilities.
- Documented security incidents and maintained accurate records, facilitating compliance and audit readiness.
Construction Inspector
ECS CHANTALLY
, Virginia
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted construction site inspections to verify compliance with project specifications and site requirements.
- Performed quality control checks on construction materials, ensuring adherence to safety procedures and project standards.
- Reported inspection findings to supervisors and project teams, facilitating prompt resolution of compliance issues.
Education
High School Diploma
Gar-Field High School
Woodbridge, VACloud Computing
Northern Virginia Community College
WoodbridgeSkills
- Data center operations
- Hardware Deployment
- Rack setup
- Rack assembly
- Equipment setup
- Cable management
- Cable identification
- Cable tracking
- Layer 1 troubleshooting
- Incident Management
- Process Adherence
- Electrostatic Control
Certification
Google IT Certificate
Timeline
Data Center Technician
N2N Integrations
05.2026 - 08.2026
Data Center Installer
Outsource On Call
03.2026 - 06.2026
Data Center Control Room
FCS
08.2025 - 04.2026
Construction Inspector
ECS CHANTALLY
06.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma
Gar-Field High School
Cloud Computing
Northern Virginia Community College