Coby Duffin
Bluffdale,Utah
Summary
Results-driven Data Center Site Coordinator with 8+ years of experience overseeing global and domestic COLO operations. Skilled in project management, vendor coordination, and infrastructure deployment. Proven ability to streamline processes, reduce risks, and deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions in high-demand environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Data Center Site Coordinator
BGIS
01.2017 - Current
- Oversee 50+ U.S. and international COLO, IDF/MDF locations supporting PayPal data centers.
- Develop Statements of Work (SOWs), rack elevations (RCM), and cable matrices for deployments.
- Manage remote hands teams to execute rack/stack installations, power upgrades, cabling, and change management.
- Troubleshoot technical issues remotely by coordinating with vendors and cross-functional teams.
- Organize and document installations, power consumption, cabling, and shipment tracking.
- Reduce project risks by proactively identifying issues and implementing solutions to maintain timelines.
- Collaborate with Asset Management to procure equipment and ensure readiness for deployments.
Rapid Deployment Technician Level III
Milestone Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Led and assisted in multiple data center build-outs, adding new COLO/POP locations.
- Ordered and designed cage layouts with considerations for heat dissipation and airflow.
- Built rack designs for optimal asset placement and redundancy.
- Coordinated diverse circuit orders, cross-connects, and patching to equipment.
- Oversaw shipping logistics, ensuring on-time delivery of equipment to multiple sites.
- Deployed servers, switches, routers, and other hardware; decommissioned equipment as needed.
- Maintained server room organization and cleanliness while supporting high-volume workloads.
- Strengthened interpersonal communication and professional email skills while collaborating with global teams.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UTSkills
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Cost Documentation & Analysis
- Supply Chain & Parts Ordering
- Vendor & Relationship Management
- Data Center Infrastructure & Design
- Project Planning & Execution
- Technical Documentation
Timeline
Global Data Center Site Coordinator
BGIS
01.2017 - Current
Rapid Deployment Technician Level III
Milestone Technologies
01.2014 - 01.2017
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Southern Utah University