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Juan Silva

Social Circle,GA

Summary

Results-oriented Data Center Operations Manager with over 8 years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining high-availability data center infrastructure. Skilled at troubleshooting complex hardware and network issues, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. A passion for driving innovation and contributing to scalable, sustainable IT solutions in dynamic environments like Meta and Google.

Work History

Data Center Operations Manager

HCLTech
03.2020 - Current

Led the deployment and maintenance of over 10,000 servers across multiple high-density data centers.
Optimized power and cooling strategies, reducing energy costs by 10% annually.
Collaborated with network teams to design and implement a scalable network topology, improving system performance by 15%.
Conducted root cause analysis of critical incidents, ensuring permanent resolution and preventing recurrence.
Maintained rigorous documentation of hardware installations, configurations, and decommissioning.
Supervised day-to-day operations in a 50,000-square-foot data center, ensuring 24/7 reliability and security.
Designed and implemented a data center monitoring system using Python and Prometheus, enhancing visibility into infrastructure performance.
Spearheaded a migration project involving 3,000 servers, completing it 2 weeks ahead of schedule with zero downtime.

Data Center Operations Specialist

IES Communications
01.2019 - 03.2020

Managed daily operations of a 100,000-square-foot data center, ensuring 99% uptime.
Monitored and maintained IT equipment, including rack servers, storage arrays, and switches.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to plan and execute large-scale migrations and upgrades.
Provided 24/7 on-call support, troubleshooting hardware and network issues under tight SLAs.
Developed detailed operational reports and participated in executive-level change management meetings.

IT Systems Administrator

JIRA Service Managment
06.2016 - 12.2020

Oversaw a hybrid IT environment, ensuring seamless integration of cloud and on-premises systems.
Automated routine maintenance tasks using Python, improving efficiency by 20%.
Supported end-users and resolved escalated technical issues across the organization.
Reduced hardware failure rates by 12% through proactive maintenance and monitoring.
Developed comprehensive documentation for IT processes and procedures, facilitating knowledge transfer amongst team members.

Forward Observer

U.S Army
02.2013 - 06.2016

Designed and deployed secure communication networks supporting combat and non-combat operations.
Configured and maintained tactical communication systems, including WIN-T and SATCOM links, ensuring 99.9% operational uptime.
Implemented encryption solutions using KG-175 TACLANE and other NSA-approved devices to protect classified data.
Performed real-time troubleshooting of network connectivity issues in austere environments, ensuring mission success.
Provided Tier II/III support for enterprise and tactical networks across multiple geographic locations.
Trained junior personnel on network operations, cybersecurity protocols, and best practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree – Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

MBA - Project Management

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Skills

    • SWOT Analyst
    • Running Estimate Programs
    • Inventory Software
    • Quick learner
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Critical thinker
      • Analysis and Critical Thinking
      • Problem Solving
      • Microsoft Word
      • Effective Team Leadership
      • Microsoft Project
      • Work Breakdown Structure

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Timeline

Data Center Operations Manager

HCLTech
03.2020 - Current

Data Center Operations Specialist

IES Communications
01.2019 - 03.2020

IT Systems Administrator

JIRA Service Managment
06.2016 - 12.2020

Forward Observer

U.S Army
02.2013 - 06.2016

Bachelor's Degree – Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Business Administration And Management

Colorado Technical University

MBA - Project Management

Colorado Technical University
Juan Silva