Luisblake DeJesus
Mine Hill
Summary
Data Center Engineer Team Lead with expertise in IT infrastructure management and software development. Drives operational excellence by leading technical teams and streamlining processes through automation. Proficient in Python, Java, and SQL, successfully managing complex systems and enhancing performance in critical environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Engineer Team Lead
Onnec Group / UBS Bank
Somerset
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of data center engineers, streamlining daily operations through automation and delegating tasks to ensure optimal performance and uptime for critical UBS banking infrastructure.
- Manage the full lifecycle of data center hardware—including servers, switches, and storage arrays—utilizing Python and PowerShell scripting to automate provisioning, configuration, and decommissioning processes.
- Coordinate with UBS stakeholders to plan and execute data center projects, leveraging SQL to query infrastructure databases for capacity planning and ensuring all work is completed on schedule and in compliance with client standards.
- Functioned as the main contact for escalating technical issues and created diagnostic scripts to resolve complex hardware and network problems.
- Developed and maintained documentation for data center procedures, network diagrams, and incident reports, modernizing IT workflows through software-driven solutions.
Network Operations Center Technician
365 Datacenters
Bridgewater
09.2021 - 05.2025
- Monitored daily operations across a network of 50+ servers, improving performance and reducing downtime by 15% through proactive, script-assisted troubleshooting and analysis.
- Oversaw operations of complex network components—including hardware, servers, routers, switches, and wireless controllers—performing daily testing and leveraging diagnostic tools to ensure high-level network management.
- Performed preventative maintenance on over 100 network devices (switches, routers, firewalls), contributing to a 99.9% network uptime.
- Monitored LAN/WAN links to ensure secure, quality connectivity, providing technical support for the design, validation, and implementation of network changes using standardized deployment methods.
- Executed system monitoring, disaster recovery, and backup/restore procedures while developing and validating network security policies and tools to streamline IT processes.
- Coordinated with cross-functional IT teams to resolve complex service tickets and maintained detailed logs of technical issues and system malfunctions.
- Recommended and executed network enhancements and software upgrades, utilizing technical insights to improve infrastructure reliability.
Data Integration Technician
SHI Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Configured servers and managed network interfaces through IP updates and MAC data capture, ensuring optimal system performance.
- Executed hardware diagnostics and power redundancy testing while troubleshooting components, coordinating with vendors to minimize downtime from equipment failures.
- Installed and configured hardware components for client systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in various software applications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.
Production Associate
Sandy Alexander
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored product quality and tracked project progression within the MIS system to align with client expectations and delivery schedules.
- Operated production equipment to assemble products efficiently.
- Maintained quality control standards throughout the production process.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production targets.
Security Shift Supervisor
SOS Security & Allied Universal
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed operations and workflow across four corporate offices, investigated incidents for root-cause analysis, and implemented new procedures.
- Supervised security team during shifts to ensure safety protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to monitor premises and identify potential threats.
- Coordinated emergency response plans with local law enforcement agencies.
Security Site Manager
Allied Universal
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Managed scheduling, onsite training, and daily operations for a team of 15+ officers to deliver effective security coverage.
- Supervised daily security operations and enforced safety protocols on-site.
- Trained and mentored security personnel in emergency response procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with security standards.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken, NJ05-2027
Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ06-2025
Associate’s degree - Science
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ12-2014
Skills
- Solutions Deployment
- Infrastructure optimization
- Disaster recovery
- Monitoring tools
- Systems monitoring
- Incident response
- Debugging services
- Risk management
- Server virtualization
- Network support
- OS administration
- Windows
- Linux
- Data backup
- SQL databases
- Python programming
- Agile methodologies
- Technical documentation
- Team leadership
- Hardware troubleshooting
Certification
Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
Projects
Disaster Relief Database Management System, Architected and developed a database solution for a disaster relief company interfacing with local townships and FEMA. Drafted the technical proposal and presented the architecture to leadership, successfully translating technical database capabilities into actionable business solutions.
Preferred Name
Blake
Timeline
Data Center Engineer Team Lead
Onnec Group / UBS Bank
05.2025 - Current
Network Operations Center Technician
365 Datacenters
09.2021 - 05.2025
Data Integration Technician
SHI Inc.
04.2020 - 09.2021
Production Associate
Sandy Alexander
08.2019 - 03.2020
Security Shift Supervisor
SOS Security & Allied Universal
04.2018 - 08.2019
Security Site Manager
Allied Universal
05.2017 - 02.2018
Master of Science - Computer Science
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s degree - Information Technology
University of Phoenix
Associate’s degree - Science
Bergen Community College