Dallas Ross
Houston,TX
Summary
Skilled Data Center Technician specializing in large-scale infrastructure deployments and server hardware installation. Expertise in troubleshooting hardware faults, maintaining critical equipment, and optimizing data center operations. Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure uptime and reliability while implementing preventive maintenance and process improvements that enhance efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
DSV / DB Schenker
Houston, Texas
06.2025 - Current
- Supported startup data center infrastructure deployments through rack installations, cabling, and hardware verification to ensure operational readiness.
- Installed server arrays, rectifiers, batteries, switchboards, and cable management systems.
- Troubleshot infrastructure components, including PDUs, fuse boxes, and power shelves, to maintain uptime and reliability.
- Installed and tested fiber optic connections at patch panels and diagnosed connectivity faults.
- Performed rack location scans and verified installations through internal deployment software.
- Maintained hardware inventory across multiple data halls to align with SLA requirements and facilitate efficient operations.
- Collaborated with hardware operations teams to resolve rack and server infrastructure issues.
Technician
HM Electronics
Houston, Texas
06.2023 - 03.2025
- Installed and maintained communication systems including timers, base stations, and headset infrastructure.
- Diagnosed hardware failures to resolve communication system faults, ensuring seamless operation.
- Built and deployed CAT5 and CAT6 network cabling.
- Provided technical troubleshooting and operational support, enhancing reliability of deployed systems.
- Operated and maintained electronic testing equipment for quality assurance.
- Assembled and repaired components following technical specifications.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes, improving overall efficiency.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in electronic systems.
Assembly Line / Rework Technician
Applied Materials
Austin, Texas
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Performed hands-on troubleshooting and repair of refurbished semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
- Performed diagnostics and rework on complex mechanical and electrical assemblies, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Worked with pressurized vacuum technology used in semiconductor equipment systems.
- Interpreted technical schematics and blueprints to perform assembly and repair tasks.
- Inspected and analyzed components for defects during rework processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex issues.
- Trained new technicians on safety protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring adherence to industry standards and improving overall product quality.
Education
Associate - General Studies & Pre-Physical Therapy
South Plains College
Levelland, Texas05-2021
Skills
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Server deployments
- Hardware installation
- Networking
- Technical communication
- CAT5 / CAT6 network cabling
- Fiber optic installation
- Cable management
- Cabling installation
- Power distribution systems
- Network hardware diagnostics
- Server hardware troubleshooting
- BIOS troubleshooting
- IPMI / BMC monitoring
- Diagnostics and testing tools
- Electrical and mechanical maintenance
- SLA-driven operational environments
- Inventory management
- Rack installation
- Problem solving
- Technical communication
- Hardware & Systems
- GPU installations
- Technical communication
Data Center And Technical Experience
- Data Center Infrastructure Support
- Fiber & Power Cabling
- Rack & Network Equipment Deployment
- Optical module installation and QA
- Hardware operations: servers, GPUs, storage, networking, power supply systems
- Large-scale rack deployment and server installations
Core Technical Skills
Rack & stack server deployments, Data center hardware installation, Power distribution systems (PDU, power shelves), Cable management & rack configuration, Fiber optic installation & patch panels, CAT5 / CAT6 network cabling, TCP/IP networking fundamentals, Network hardware diagnostics, GPU / accelerator installations (B200, H200), Server hardware troubleshooting, BIOS / POST / PXE troubleshooting, IPMI / BMC monitoring, Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) safety procedures, Diagnostics and testing tools, Electrical and mechanical maintenance, SLA-driven operational environments, Inventory management across multiple data centers
Timeline
Data Center Technician
DSV / DB Schenker
06.2025 - Current
Technician
HM Electronics
06.2023 - 03.2025
Assembly Line / Rework Technician
Applied Materials
10.2021 - 09.2022
Associate - General Studies & Pre-Physical Therapy
South Plains College