- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Outdoor Recreation
- Auto Repair/Restoration
- 3D Printing
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
Lance Bennett
Newton
Summary
Possessing a solid foundation in Data Center Technician roles, I am adept at diagnosing and resolving issues with servers and network hardware, performing updates, and configuring network elements. I have extensive experience in installing devices, identifying and fixing problems, and fine-tuning configurations. I'm well-versed in keeping software and hardware up-to-date to satisfy user requirements.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Data Center Technician
Microsoft
01.2025 - Current
- Lead and coordinate installation, configuration, and maintenance of servers, network hardware, and storage systems.
- Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime.
- Monitor and optimize data center performance, including power, cooling, and network utilization.
- Implement and enforce best practices for security, compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Mentor and train new technicians, providing guidance on procedures, safety, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support large-scale deployments, upgrades, and migrations.
- Document procedures, incidents, and resolutions for knowledge sharing and compliance.
- Participate in change management and incident response, ensuring minimal impact to business operations.
- Manage inventory of equipment and spare parts, coordinating with vendors as needed.
- Promote a safety culture and ensure adherence to company policies and industry standards.
Data Center Technician
Microsoft
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced data center efficiency by implementing effective cable management and server organization strategies.
- Managed inventory control for data center equipment, maintaining accurate records for procurement purposes.
- Enhanced team performance through consistent collaboration with colleagues, sharing expertise and best practices.
- Collaborated with network engineers to troubleshoot connectivity problems, ensuring minimal disruption to services.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness within the data center environment to reduce potential hazards and maximize operational efficiency.
- Identified and reported problem devices and replaced defective parts.
- Dressed and labeled cables for easy identification and traceability.
- Integrated fiber-optic and copper cabling technologies with components of new and existing network infrastructures.
- Reviewed network design and set up copper and fiber-optic cabling infrastructures.
- Monitored network hardware operations to evaluate proper configuration.
Data Center Technician
One Neck IT Solutions
03.2023 - 11.2023
- Participated in Change Management Meetings discussing major changes related to Network Infrastructure.
- Reduced network downtime by proactively monitoring and troubleshooting issues in a 24/7 Network Operations Center.
- Coordinated hardware installations, working closely with vendors to ensure seamless integration into existing systems.
- Optimized network configuration settings, resulting in improved bandwidth allocation for endusers.
Data Center Technition
Tech Systems
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted with performing infrastructure readiness tests.
- Entered device locations and cable connections into database.
- Dressed and labeled cables for easy identification and traceability.
- Installed and managed structured cabling infrastructure.
- Integrated fiber-optic and copper cabling technologies with components of new and existing network infrastructures.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Sioux City, United States03.2003
Skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Network Troubleshooting
- Network support
- IT support
- Hardware maintenance
- Data Retention
- Technical Support
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Storage Area Networking
Interests
Timeline
Senior Data Center Technician
Microsoft
01.2025 - Current
Data Center Technician
Microsoft
12.2023 - Current
Data Center Technician
One Neck IT Solutions
03.2023 - 11.2023
Data Center Technition
Tech Systems
05.2022 - 03.2023
High School Diploma -
West High School