Diego Johnson
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Experienced Data Technician Contractor at Microsoft with a background in network security, IT infrastructure, and data center operations. Skilled in server maintenance, hardware deployment, troubleshooting, and network optimization. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Network Security from the University of Advancing Technology, with hands-on expertise in cybersecurity, system diagnostics, and infrastructure security. Recognized for academic excellence and leadership, with experience in technical instruction and IT support. Passionate about optimizing data center performance and securing enterprise systems.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
TEKsystems
5090 N 40th St UNIT 270, Phoenix, AZ 85018
12.2024 - Current
- Handled installation of shelves and structured cabling for IDF Systems.
- Installed and managed structured cabling infrastructure.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service delivery, resulting in increased client satisfaction ratings.
- Integrated fiber-optic and copper cabling technologies with components of new and existing network infrastructures.
Data Center Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions
950 W Elliot Rd Ste. 216, Tempe, AZ 85284
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Moved and installed shelves, power strips, rails, servers, switches and other equipment.
- Installed and managed structured cabling infrastructure.
- Dressed and labeled cables for easy identification and traceability.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall service delivery, resulting in increased client satisfaction ratings.
- Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
Cybersecurity Instructor
AZ Cyber Initiative
477 W Crawford St, Nogales, AZ 85621
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Engineered educational content focused on teaching students the foundational aspects of Linux, Python programming, cryptography techniques and ethical hacking.
Cybersecurity Intern
Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations
1151 S Forest Ave, Tempe
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Participated in working sessions and dialogues over an eight-week period with a Ph.D. student.
- Advanced skills in Python programming, C coding language, Bash scripts writing and x86 Assemblies.
- Established professional relationships with both students and mentors.
- Gained skills in maintaining an organized and professional GitHub profile.
IT Intern
Greater Phoenix Foundation
2575 E Camelback Rd Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85016
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Attended multiple employer-hosted sessions focusing on various aspects of DevOps and software engineering.
- Enhanced development and consulting frameworks for ML, AI, and data science.
- Developed career pathways and required skills.
- Worked with a range of industries including healthcare organizations, insurance firms incorporated governing entities startups independent payroll companies and various professional service providers.
- Cultivated professional relationships within the externship community and with industry professionals.
- Elevated abilities in communication, research, public speaking and collaboration through presenting team research findings.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects within scope, time, and budget.
Education
Bachelors Of Science - Network Security
University of Advancing Technology
2625 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283Cactus Highschool
6330 W Greenway Rd, Glendale, AZ 8530605.2022
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Troubleshooting skills
- AWS/Azure Cloud computing
- Linux and windows administration
- Windows security hardening
- Windows registry
- Unix/Linux Systems
- Linux kernel programming
- Linux server management
- Cisco networking
- Basic networking concepts
- Scripting languages: PHP, python, javascript, C#, Lua, and x86 Assembly
Timeline
Data Center Technician
TEKsystems
12.2024 - Current
Data Center Technician
Volt Workforce Solutions
07.2024 - 11.2024
Cybersecurity Intern
Center for Cybersecurity and Trusted Foundations
05.2022 - 06.2022
Cybersecurity Instructor
AZ Cyber Initiative
03.2022 - 08.2023
IT Intern
Greater Phoenix Foundation
03.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelors Of Science - Network Security
University of Advancing Technology
Cactus Highschool