- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Cooking
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- Gym Workouts
- Video Gaming
- Reading
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
James Priddy
Loganville,GA
Summary
Lead Technician with a fast track record at National Technologies, excelling in troubleshooting and Cable/hardware installations. Adept at fostering team cohesion and ensuring safety compliance, strong relationship-building abilities to enhance operational efficiency and minimize downtime. Committed to delivering exceptional results in high-pressure environments. Proven fast learning/adaptive abilities.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Lead Technician 2
National Technologies
02.2024 - Current
- Troubleshot technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime and efficient operations.
- Assisted in training junior technicians, fostering skill development and team cohesion.
- Implemented safety protocols, promoting a culture of compliance and risk management.
- Installed, maintained, and troubleshot data center infrastructure including servers, racks, PDUs, and network equipment.
- Assisted in Rack-and-stack operations, equipment decommissioning and asset labeling.
- Responded to break/fix tickets, preventative maintenance tasks.
- Installed, terminated, and tested fiber optic and cat6 cabling for data centers.
- Assisted with fiber patch panel installations, cross connections, and network expansions.
Apprentice Plumber
Mason Plumbing Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2024
- Executed preventative maintenance on plumbing systems to reduce service interruptions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving during service calls.
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Fabricated, repaired and maintained diverse piping systems according to project specifications.
- Demonstrated adaptability in various work environments, from residential to commercial projects, successfully meeting diverse client needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Loganville, GACertificate - Google IT Support
Coursera
Certificate - Google Cyber Security
Coursera
Skills
- Diagnostic testing
- Testing and repair
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Equipment commissioning
- Attention to detail
- Troubleshooting
- Relationship building
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Heavy lifting
- Component replacement
- Hardware installation
Certification
Google IT support Certification
Google Cyber Security Certification
Interests
Timeline
Lead Technician 2
National Technologies
02.2024 - Current
Apprentice Plumber
Mason Plumbing Inc.
08.2017 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Faith Academy
Certificate - Google IT Support
Coursera
Certificate - Google Cyber Security
Coursera