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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, UT

Skills

  • 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