Gary George
Critical Facilities Operations Technician
Springfield,VA
Summary
Technical and Operations professional with 24-Years experience, including 20 Years U.S. Navy Cryptologic maintenance technician Led and supervised a 24-hour multidisciplinary team of 15, managing mission-critical operations, personnel readiness, and asset accountability in high-pressure environments, while maintaining a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance, demonstrating exceptional trustworthiness, compliance, and adherence to strict security protocols. 4 years of Data Center Critical Facilities experience overseeing the operation, maintenance, and optimization of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and fire life safety systems, ensuring continuous uptime, operational safety, and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
NTT
Ashburn, Virginia
06.2022 - Current
- Supported NTT's Five nines is 99.999% availability across the campus of VA3, VA4, VA5, VA6 and VA10 to support critical manning actively monitoring all building Electrical, Mechanical, and Data Hall environmental conditions to maximize availability, safety, and performance.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on critical infrastructure to support reliable data center performance.
- Perform daily monitoring of the BMS, EMPS, and Synapsense.
- Document maintenance work, equipment findings, and follow-up actions in service records.
- Troubleshoot low-voltage systems and coordinate repairs to restore service safely and quickly.
- Observe contractor activity and verify work aligns with site procedures and access requirements.
- Review EOPs, MOPs, and SOPs to support corrective work and consistent equipment handling.
- Track electrical power monitoring systems and respond to alarms affecting critical facility equipment.
- Support generator maintenance activities and verify readiness for backup power events.
- Maintain accurate shift handoffs and communicate open issues to the next technician.
- Provide steady customer support when responding to service questions and facility concerns.
Business Owner/Operator
Handy Gmanny, LLC
Arlington, VA
01.2009 - 06.2022
- Successfully managed a team of employees, providing guidance, coaching, and performance evaluations to ensure optimal productivity.
- Developed strong client relationships through effective communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of services to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Established partnerships with local vendors to enhance service capabilities and expand client base.
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues to restore equipment and home systems.
- Perform electrical repair, including wire removal, toilet installation, and drain clearing.
- Assess alarm systems and monitors against fire and carbon monoxide standards.
- Deliver carpentry, general, electrical, and plumbing services across the NOVA region as a Class C contractor.
- Use basic networking and PC repair skills to support computer upgrades and related troubleshooting.
CTM Cryptologic Technician
US Navy
Waldorf, Maryland
12.1988 - 12.2008
- Operated and monitored critical military systems to maintain 100 percent mission readiness.
- Created and closed equipment requests to keep maintenance work moving and support facility uptime.
- Inspected equipment and building systems to identify faults early and route repairs before mission impact.
- Maintained generators, pumps, motors, chillers, cooling towers, UPSs, PDUs, AHUs, and switchgear across facilities.
- Applied root cause analysis and troubleshooting to resolve equipment issues and restore reliable operation.
- Followed OSHA compliance, safety inspections, and lockout/tagout procedures while performing electrical repair and low-voltage systems repair.
Education
A-School - Computing & Electronic Equipment Hardware Basics
Advanced Electronics CTM
Pensacola, FL12.1989
Professional Development & Training
- Basic Military Training – First Aid/Safety, Personal Fitness Conditioning, Personal/Community Health
- Electronic Technology, Class A1 – AC Circuits, DC Circuits, Electronic Communications Fundamentals, Introduction to Microcomputers, Soldering and Connector Repair, Digital Electronics, Solid State Electronics
- Cryptologic Tech M, Class A3 – Analog/Digital Test Equipment, Digital Computer Tech, Digital HF Receiver Sys.
- First Line Leadership Development Program, Leader Training Unit – Professional Supervision, 1 in Leadership, 1 in Business and Professional Communication
- Primary Leadership Development Program, Submarine Training Center Pacific – Personnel Supervision, 1 in Leadership, 1 in Business and Professional Communication
- Cryptologic Technician Maintenance – AC Circuits, Basic Electronics Laboratory, Communications (Electronics), Computer Systems and Organization, DC Circuits, Electronic Systems Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Maintenance Management, Personnel Supervision, Solid State Electronics, Technical Mathematics, Digital Electronics, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Introduction to Electronics, Microcomputer Systems Troubleshooting and Repair, Principles of Supervision, Records and Information Management
- Classical Wizard System Maintenance Technician
- Instructor – Instructional Media, Interpersonal Communications, Learning Theory, Principles of Speech, Curriculum Design, Instructional Strategies and Methods, Student Teaching, Introduction to Teaching & Learning
- Vocational Building Construction & Vocational Farm Mechanics
Military Service
20 years retired United States Navy; Cryptologic Technician Maintenance, First Class Petty Officer (CTM1), TS/SCI- Classic Wizzard, Electronic Equipment Repairman, Teletype (Mod 40) Maintenance Technician, Communication Security Devices (KG-84/84A) Maintenance Technician, Communication Electronics Equipment Installer, ATW Maintenance Technician, HPW Fundamentals Technician.
Timeline
Data Center Technician
NTT
06.2022 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Handy Gmanny, LLC
01.2009 - 06.2022
CTM Cryptologic Technician
US Navy
12.1988 - 12.2008
A-School - Computing & Electronic Equipment Hardware Basics
Advanced Electronics CTM