Jimmie Lee Johnson
North Highlands,CA
Summary
Manufacturing and Lab Engineering Technician with 10+ years of experience in hardware installation, server maintenance, and debug system setup. Proven success in supporting engineering teams and managing data center operations, enhancing system validation and efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Self Employed
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Executed cabling for data centers, collaborating with clients like HP, Nvidia, and Microsoft; troubleshot electrical and power infrastructure, and supported engineering teams in system validation and hardware troubleshooting.
- Resolved technical issues for clients through effective problem-solving.
- Delivered technical support to clients at CoraTech, resolving issues and enhancing user satisfaction.
- Replaced hardware and software on servers and client desktops to ensure optimal system performance.
Lab – Data Center Server Technician
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise / OTSI
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Support 250+ engineers testing next-generation prototype servers.
- Maintain and configure debug systems, perform hardware changes, and support validation platforms.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Test and change hardware parts in lab environment
- Maintain and support engineering test platforms
- Rack and stack servers, switches, and routers securely into racks
- Removing & Installing Servers on racks
- Server Configuration (User ID, Password, Network access)
- Trace cables and verify port connectivity
- Remove switches and re-dress cables
- Re-seat 10G, 40G, 100G Transceivers
- Install/remove RJ45, Cat5, Cat6, Fiber Optic and copper cables
- Flash BIOS, reboot routers, servers, storage devices
- Inventory parts in storage using Excel
- Installation support (PDU, Network Switches)
- Basic Linux usage
- Remove & replace HPE ProLiant DL560, DL580, DL360, DL380 Gen11 servers
- Replace parts on HPE 3PAR StoreServ 8000 Series Storage
- Install DIMM memory
- Install HDD / SSD drives
- Install NVMe SSD drive cage
- Install PCIe and OCP network adapters
- Install riser cages and boot device components
- Lab-Data Center Server Technician with over 10+ years of experience with deploying and maintaining complex server environments while adhering to defined regulations. infrastructure in the data center also Remote Role.
Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
Intel Corporation / UST Global
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Run validation tests on upgraded systems
- Assist in stock room and hardware inventory
- Assemble systems and execute system validation
- Configure IP addresses using Basic Linux
- Validate system functionality after upgrade
Lab Network Technician / Lab Administrator
Infoblox / Nelson Technology
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Relocate systems between racks
- Reboot routers, servers, and storage devices
- Rack and de-rack devices
- Install RJ45 cables for new circuits
- Reconnect/disconnect systems
- Installation support (PDU, Network Switches)
- Trace cables and verify ports
- Take inventory (S/N, Model using Excel)
Data Center Technician 2
Microsoft / Insight Global
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Respond to service tickets
- Re-seat transceivers and fiber optic cables
- Install/replace 10G/40G/100G Ethernet components
- Reboot routers, servers, and storage devices
- Rack and de-rack devices
- Install RJ45 cables for new circuits
- Reconnect/disconnect systems
- Installation support (PDU, Network Switches)
- Trace cables and verify ports
- Take inventory (S/N, Model using Excel)
Lab Network Technician – Senior
Juniper / Xoriant Corporation
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Install switches and management systems
- Build compute/storage servers with DIMMs, HDDs, SSDs
- Cable and configure network connections
- Assemble and solder components
- Perform lab inventory using Excel
Build Server and Data Cable Technician
2CRSI / Randstad
12.2018 - 01.2019
- Build servers (motherboard, CPU, memory, SSD, HDD)
- Test and validate systems
- Solder components and test voltages
- Inventory tracking in lab and storage
Lab Engineer
Cisco
San Jose, CA
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Install and move routers, switches, servers
- Install and label hardware
- Manage cable routing and rack systems
- Take inventory using Excel
- Work with engineers on system.
Data Center Technician / Build Rack Technician
Redapt / CA Staffing Technologies
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Receive and check models/SN from shipping
- Build racks and label servers, and cables.
- Install network switches
- Perform hardware repairs and testing
Field Service / PC Technician
Barrister Global Services Network
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Complete hardware replacements/upgrades
- Troubleshoot network issues
- Document serial numbers
Lab Technician (Part Time)
Ericsson / Insight Global
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Install and relocate systems
- Set up test beds for engineers
- Package systems for shipping
- Perform inventory tasks
Lab Administrator / Networking
Arista Networks
Rancho Cordova, CA
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Install/uninstall switches, routers, servers
- Maintain lab inventory and storage
- Debug console and PDU issues
- Set up test beds for engineers
- Work with traffic generators (IXIA, Spirent)
- Inventory tracking via spreadsheet
Quality Assurance Engineer Technician
Intel Corporation / HCL America
07.2015 - 02.2016
- Provide hardware and support
- Build and configure Windows PCs
- Debug hardware, BIOS, drivers, OS
- Work with Linux, firmware, USB
- Assemble and solder components
IT Field Service / PC Technician
Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS)
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Executed hardware migration and imaging to ensure seamless transition to updated systems
- Installed printers and network systems to enhance operational capabilities
- Performed data backup and restoration processes to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
- For retail stores and banking systems like Tyco / TEK Systems
Field Service / PC Technician
Kohl’s / Smart Source Inc.
Field Service / PC Technician
Bank of America / Insight Global
Field Service Lead / PC Technician
CompuCom / Matrixes
Field Service Technician
Chase Banks / Smart Source Inc.
Field Service / PC Technician
Cathay Bank / Union Bank / Insight Global
Field Service / PC Technician
Education
Vocational -
Institute for Career Development
01-2008
Hardware & Software -
De Anza College
01-2002
Vocational -
Computer Business College
01-1998
Electronics -
Polytechnic Institute
01-1984
Skills
- SSD / HDD Installation & Replacement
- Inventory reconciliation
- Debug System Setup & Maintenance
- Test Platform Validation
- Semiconductor Product Validation
- Hardware Installation & Support
- BIOS Flashing / Firmware Updates
- ESD Sensitive Electronics Handling
- Lab Management & Storage Organization
- Shipping & Receiving Hardware
- Serial tracking
- Excel Inventory Management
- Basic Linux
- Windows 7
- Windows 10
- Rack & Stack / Cable Management
- DIMM Memory Installation
- NVMe Boot Device Installation
- PCIe / OCP Network Adapter Installation
- Windows operating systems
- Excel inventory tools
- Hardware: SSD
- HDD
- NVMe
- DIMM Memory
- PCIe Adapters
- OCP Cards
- Test equipment management
- Digital Multimeters
- Power Supplies (48V–750V)
- Hypot Testing
- Cabling management
- Cat6
- Cat7
- Fiber Optic
- Copper Cables
- Networking: Switches
- Routers
- Servers
- PDU Installation
- Firmware support
- Software installation
- Process Improvement
- Technical Project Coordination
- Inventory Management
- Operations Coordination
- Systems Maintenance
- Workflow Optimization
- Technical Assistance
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Measurement Tools
- Safety Standards
- Documentation Management
- Design principles
- Electronics Fundamentals
- User Support
- Installation Procedures
- Precision Tools
- Project management
- Quality Control
- Resource Management
Timeline
Lab – Data Center Server Technician
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise / OTSI
09.2022 - 11.2023
Tester II – Semiconductor Product Validation
Intel Corporation / UST Global
05.2021 - 08.2021
Technician
Self Employed
11.2020 - 06.2024
Lab Network Technician / Lab Administrator
Infoblox / Nelson Technology
06.2020 - 08.2020
Data Center Technician 2
Microsoft / Insight Global
05.2020 - 07.2020
Lab Network Technician – Senior
Juniper / Xoriant Corporation
06.2019 - 09.2019
Build Server and Data Cable Technician
2CRSI / Randstad
12.2018 - 01.2019
Lab Engineer
Cisco
03.2018 - 07.2018
Data Center Technician / Build Rack Technician
Redapt / CA Staffing Technologies
03.2017 - 11.2017
Lab Technician (Part Time)
Ericsson / Insight Global
11.2016 - 01.2017
Lab Administrator / Networking
Arista Networks
04.2016 - 08.2016
Quality Assurance Engineer Technician
Intel Corporation / HCL America
07.2015 - 02.2016
IT Field Service / PC Technician
Digital Intelligence Systems (DISYS)
11.2014 - 01.2015
Field Service / PC Technician
Barrister Global Services Network
07.2014 - 02.2017
Vocational -
Institute for Career Development
Hardware & Software -
De Anza College
Vocational -
Computer Business College
Electronics -
Polytechnic Institute