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Certification
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Chao Chen

Chao Chen

IT
Fairfax,Virginia

Summary

Detail-oriented System and Hardware Engineer with 3+ years of experience supporting large-scale server environments, optimizing system performance, and resolving complex hardware, network, and OS-level issues. Skilled in CPU/GPU server installation, firmware upgrades, resource optimization, and performance monitoring to ensure high reliability and minimal downtime. Experienced in diagnosing critical incidents—from NIC failures to OS-level faults—using systematic troubleshooting and cross-team collaboration. Known for improving operational efficiency, reducing hardware replacement frequency, and delivering clear SOP training to enhance team capability and consistency

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System and Hardware Engineer

Titanicom Tech Limited
Ashburn, Virginia
10.2022 - Current

Titanicom Tech Limited – Ashburn, VA (ByteDance Data Center)
• Installed, configured, and performed maintenance on server hardware
including CPU, GPU, and firmware upgrades.
• Diagnosed and resolved hardware failures (GPU, MB, CPU) and software
issues across large-scale enterprise data centers.
• Independently conducted network troubleshooting, including AOC, NIC
testing, and OS-related problems.
• Monitored server performance, optimized resources, and executed
upgrades to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.
• Conducted Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training for new hires,
including cabling, server basics, and network best practices.
• Collaborated with vendors and managers to improve operational
processes and deliver timely support.
Data Center Field Engineer (Alibaba)
• Coordinated with various Alibaba teams and prioritized critical issues
and requests as needed.
• Troubleshot and resolved server hardware and network issues,
reducing client downtime.
• Moved and installed shelves, power strips, rails, servers, switches, and
other equipment.
• Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to rapidly identify complex technical
challenges affecting server systems.
• Provided training to new technicians on server maintenance, network
troubleshooting, and data center standards.
• Prioritized and managed critical requests, collaborating with crossfunctional teams to deliver effective solutions.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Cybersecurity -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
05.2022

Associate of Applied Science- Cybersecurity -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
08.2020

Associate of Applied Science- Information Systems Technology/Cloud Computing -

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
05.2020

Skills

Data Center Operations

Network Troubleshooting

Server hardware troubleshooting

Maintenance and repairs

Switches and routers

Software installation

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-solving & troubleshooting

System monitoring

Certification

CompTIA Security + CE

Citizenship

US Citizen

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

System and Hardware Engineer

Titanicom Tech Limited
10.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Applied Science - Cybersecurity -

George Mason University

Associate of Applied Science- Cybersecurity -

Northern Virginia Community College

Associate of Applied Science- Information Systems Technology/Cloud Computing -

Northern Virginia Community College
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