MICHAEL SHANE
Lubbock
Summary
Dedicated professional running one of the largest Bitcoin mines, with deep understanding of these complex and niche systems. Known for a strong work ethic, leadership in troubleshooting and optimization roles, and a proactive, enterprising mindset in tackling challenges and seizing opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
OPTIMIZATION LEAD
GALAXY DIGITAL
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw uptime rise, current levels 95%+
- Spearheaded infrastructure purchases over 5 million
- Built out extensive Grafana dashboards for visibility
- Optimized troubleshooting through automation
- Oversaw immersion deployment of 4000+ immersion S19jpros
- Oversaw air deployment of 16000+ M30S and S21s
- Oversee all firmware changes on fleet
- Found firmware bugs costing hundreds of thousands
TROUBLESHOOTING LEAD
GALAXY DIGITAL
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Oversaw immersion deployment of 18000+ USED S19jpros
- Oversaw testing of every miner for DOA
- Oversaw all troubleshooting operations
- Lead 15 full time data center technicians, multiple rounds of (10-20) temporary workers
- Expert experience in troubleshooting all S19 models
- Expert experience in Braiins OS+
- Lead cutover from Braiins OS+ to Vnish
- Expert experience in Vnish
- Lead efforts to optimize troubleshooting workflow
- Achieved double digit rise in uptime
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN II
ARGO BLOCKCHAIN
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Joined “Helios” facility in West Texas Deployed 25000+ immersion S19jpros
- Gained experience in leadership, “rack and stack”
- Gained troubleshooting experience
- Learned to recognize issues, and relay to appropriate team for resolution
- Experienced Bitcoin market cycle
OWNER
MINE TIME LLC
09.2021 - 05.2022
- EBay Top Seller in mining equipment
- Arbitrage between Mainland China and United States after China’s cryptocurrency ban
- Best selling items were S9 starter kits, fans, test jigs, chipsets, replacement parts
- Scouted for potential startup locations in Chelan County WA
- Moved to Lubbock Texas after invite of cryptocurrency mining operations
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Quality assurance for voice chat functionality on Sony Play Station 5
- Extreme attention to detail on critical feature
COUNTER SALES MANAGER
EXPRESS TIRE OCEANSIDE
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Promotion from technician
- Perfected customer service skills
- Exceeded sales goals
TECHNICIAN
EXPRESS TIRE SAN MARCOS
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Acquired technical skills with a systems-thinking approach
- Learned how to read complex diagrams, trace issues
- Troubleshot and replaced all vehicle components outside of transmissions
FIRMWARE TESTER
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Testing for MLB The Show 2017, PS4 v5.1,
- Learned how to work in an office environment
- Experienced in ticketing systems, reporting with detail
- On credits for MLB the Show 2017
GENERAL TECHNICIAN
PEPBOYS
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Promotion to technician
- Development of strong physical labor skills & work ethic
SALES ASSOCIATE
PEPBOYS
03.2015 - 01.2017
- First job, development of customer service skills
Education
GRADUATE -
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
GENERALIZED ASSOCIATES DEGREE -
PALOMAR COLLEGE
COMPUTER SCIENCE -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNI, SAN MARCOS
HASHBOARD REPAIR TRAINING -
BITMAIN, DALLAS
Skills
- Logical Thinker
- Quick Learner
- Excellent work ethic
- Honest & Accountable
Timeline
OPTIMIZATION LEAD
GALAXY DIGITAL
03.2023 - Current
TROUBLESHOOTING LEAD
GALAXY DIGITAL
12.2022 - 03.2023
DATA CENTER TECHNICIAN II
ARGO BLOCKCHAIN
03.2022 - 12.2022
OWNER
MINE TIME LLC
09.2021 - 05.2022
QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
01.2019 - 05.2020
COUNTER SALES MANAGER
EXPRESS TIRE OCEANSIDE
03.2018 - 07.2018
TECHNICIAN
EXPRESS TIRE SAN MARCOS
01.2018 - 03.2018
FIRMWARE TESTER
SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
07.2017 - 09.2017
GENERAL TECHNICIAN
PEPBOYS
01.2017 - 07.2017
SALES ASSOCIATE
PEPBOYS
03.2015 - 01.2017
GRADUATE -
ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
GENERALIZED ASSOCIATES DEGREE -
PALOMAR COLLEGE
COMPUTER SCIENCE -
CALIFORNIA STATE UNI, SAN MARCOS
HASHBOARD REPAIR TRAINING -
BITMAIN, DALLAS