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Emmanuel Ozoh

Calumet City,IL

Summary

Dynamic IT professional with extensive experience at Microsoft, specializing in inventory management, asset disposition, and operational efficiency. Recognized for excelling in project coordination, team collaboration, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced, high-performance environments. Aspiring to advance in the field of computer networking, leveraging foundational experience in network troubleshooting and hardware installation. Committed to driving continuous improvement and achieving excellence through adaptability, innovation, and a results-driven mindset.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Circular Center Technician

Microsoft
Chicago, IL
06.2024 - Current
  • Incoming Deliveries Management: Oversee and coordinate the receipt of incoming deliveries, focusing on rack processing.
  • Rack Processing: Receive and process racks by capturing their weights and attaching LPs for accurate tracking.
  • Asset Handling: Execute asset receiving procedures for racks, including blade removal for component harvesting.
  • Component Harvesting: Extract parts such as DIMMs and CPUs from racks for reuse or repurposing.
  • IT Asset Disposition (ITAD): Prepare and process empty racks for proper disposal or recycling.
  • Inventory Maintenance: Participate in cycle counts to ensure inventory records are accurate and up to date.
  • Logistics Coordination: Facilitate prepack and outbound deliveries, ensuring seamless flow of goods and materials.
  • Decommissioning Support: Provide assistance in decommissioning processes, contributing to the efficient retirement of assets.
  • Adaptive Break fix Support: Address repairs and maintenance tasks during slow periods, showcasing flexibility and technical expertise

Data Center Technician (Deployment)- CE Program

Microsoft
Chicago, Ill
12.2024 - 01.2025

Contributed to the successful go-live of CHI22 by taking on various critical responsibilities, including:

  • Utilizing PhyNet to troubleshoot and resolve uplink tickets through GDCO. -
  • Performing cable management tasks such as cleaning and replacements to ensure seamless connectivity.
  • Aiding in the deployment of MOR racks within CHI22 Colo 2, collaborating with the Critical Environment team to energize the racks effectively.
  • Shadowing and assisting Senior Technicians with diverse technical projects, enhancing expertise in deployment and troubleshooting processes.

Data Center Technician (Break Fix) -CE Program

Microsoft
Chicago, IL
10.2024 - 12.2024

• Developed understanding of standard processes for preparing, installing, diagnosing, troubleshooting, replacing, and decommissioning IT data center technology and equipment.

• Reviewed Process Change Notifications (PCNs) and provided feedback on process changes. Complied with Data Center policies, procedures, and deadlines; escalated compliance issues to management.

• Completed assigned tickets efficiently, aligned with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Executed hardware startups and shutdowns, performed basic diagnostics and troubleshooting, and replaced faulty components with minimal disruption.

• Followed procedures to report and escalate technical or safety incidents; participated in bridge calls and on-site follow-up actions.

• Performed decommissions, simple changes, and refreshes of infrastructure cabling, network, storage, and server equipment.

• Processed data-bearing devices (DBDs) for destruction or confirmed their eradication.

• Escalated client interactions to experienced technicians or management.

• Maintained awareness of KPIs and completed required training and certifications.

• Participated in daily safety briefings, completed Environmental & Health Safety (EHS) training, and adhered to safety procedures.

• Completed security and data management training; escorted third-party vendors on-premises.

• Contributed to a positive team environment by sharing information, participating in team meetings, and adopting best practices.

Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician

Insight Global
Chicago, IL
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Include performing cycle audits, coordinating security escorts for third-party vendors, initiating
    warranty claims, and processing returns on failed equipment.
    • Comply with security and data management policies.
    • Engage in Task Hazard Analysis (THA) for every task.
    • Perform assigned tasks and escalate issues during high-volume work activity.
    • Leverage process knowledge to complete tasks without direct supervision
    • Coordinate, prepare, and execute incoming/outgoing deliveries.
    • Document inbound/outbound packages
    • Complete assigned Inventory and Asset Management (IAM) tasks accurately and meet industry
    standards.
    • Maintain accurate information within inventory management systems.
    • Perform inventory cycle audits and data corrections.
    • Initiate warranty claims and process failed vendor hardware devices.
    • Follow all Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to RMA warranty process.
    • Perform destruction of data bearing devices following SLAs and Microsoft policies
    • Coordinate with third-party vendors for DBD destruction
    • Notify management about ordering stock shortages.
    • Escalate any issues to management.
    • Follow procedures for consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of delivery.
    • Maintains and stewards up-to-date and accurate logical information within various inventory management systems (e.g., configuration management databases, asset management repositories).
    • Performs material movement, including shipping/ receiving and inventory management per standard process.

IT Technician

Medasource
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Navigated Advent Health hospitals and clinics to locate Epic-ready workstations and printers.
  • Interacted with staff to identify devices and access restricted areas.
  • Followed documented instructions to diagnose end-user workflow issues.
  • Managed test patient information to simulate nurse workflows.
  • Collaborated with support staff to troubleshoot and resolve real-time issues.
  • Deployed hardware peripherals, including Zebra printers and new workstations.
  • Troubleshooting computer hardware issues
  • Troubleshooting Windows 10 operating system issues
  • Managing ServiceNow ticketing queues
  • Networking troubleshooting

Education

BBA - IT Managment

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
05-2028

Skills

  • Inventory management
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Asset disposition
  • Data analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Project coordination
  • Project management
  • Hardware installation
  • Analytical skills
  • Cable Managment

Certification

  • OSHA 30

Projects

PHX12 Deployment- -Dec 2024 - Feb 2025

Volunteered for PHX12 Deployment and played a pivotal role in the GB200 deployments at the PHX12 data center, ensuring the secure receipt and transfer of PDUs, PRDs, Callan barrels, and GB200 racks to designated tiles. 

- Enforced Microsoft Safety Policies, prioritizing workplace safety and maintaining a secure environment for all personnel.  -Facilitated the loading and transportation of PDUs to other data centers and also guiding truck drivers during rack deliveries, ensuring operational efficiency.

  -Efficiently managed the movement of filled and empty Callan barrels between storage and dock areas through proficient forklift operation.

  -Monitored emails to provide timely updates to the team regarding deliveries, ensuring seamless coordination and workflow management.

 -Maintained well-organized paperwork and folders to ensure quick access to critical documents and support operational transparency. 

 -Leveraged technical experience from the Microsoft Career Experience Program to troubleshoot network uplink cables using PhyNet, executing cleaning, repairs, and replacements as necessary. 

 -Cross-trained in new areas while multitasking to support site service deployment efforts, showcasing adaptability and dedication to team success.

DFW Deployment - Feb 2025 - Mar 2025

- Volunteered to help support the deployment of DFW23, DFW24, and DFW25 by managing the receipt, staging, and organization of network devices, MOR racks, cabling, and optics with precision and efficiency.

- Proactively monitored communications to deliver timely updates, ensuring seamless coordination and optimizing workflow processes.

- Maintained meticulously organized documentation and records, enabling swift access to critical information and enhancing operational transparency.

- Ensured compliance with Microsoft Safety Policies, fostering a culture of safety and maintaining a secure and hazard-free workplace.

Affiliations

  • Currently pursuing networking certifications to deepen knowledge and develop expertise in the field of networking.
  • Committed to becoming a well-rounded Networking Engineer by continuously building technical skills and staying updated with industry trends.

Timeline

Data Center Technician (Deployment)- CE Program

Microsoft
12.2024 - 01.2025

Data Center Technician (Break Fix) -CE Program

Microsoft
10.2024 - 12.2024

Circular Center Technician

Microsoft
06.2024 - Current

Data Center Inventory & Asset Technician

Insight Global
12.2023 - 06.2024

IT Technician

Medasource
10.2022 - 10.2023

BBA - IT Managment

Western Governors University