Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
LANGUAGES
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Timeline

MUHAMMAD KHAN

Penguin Solutions
San Jose,CA
5
Languages
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience

Experienced Racking Technician Level 4 with 5+ years of hands-on experience supporting water-cooled rack systems, rack-and-stack servers, network equipment, PDUs, and test equipment in data center and laboratory environments. Skilled in server and hardware installation, equipment staging, rack organization, structured cabling, network patching, labeling, cable management, troubleshooting, and equipment moves.

Experienced working with copper, LC fiber, and DAC cabling, while maintaining accurate documentation and organized rack and lab environments. Strong ability to coordinate with facilities, engineering teams, and vendors to support break/fix activities, BMS inspections, equipment deliveries, installations, and relocations. Experienced in preparing lab spaces, securing restricted-access materials, and maintaining clean, safe, and inspection-ready work areas. Reliable and detail-oriented technician with a strong focus on safety, quality, organization, and efficient equipment deployment.

Work History

Racking Cabling /QC Inspector

5 Years 6 Months
Penguin Solutions | 11.2020 - 05.2026
  • Build, install, and configure servers and water-cooled rack systems, including rack-and-stack equipment and hardware components.
  • Perform server racking, stacking, cabling, labeling, and cable management for production and laboratory environments.
  • Install and manage copper, LC fiber, and DAC cabling, including network patching and equipment connections.
  • Perform QA/QC inspections to verify installations, cabling, labeling, hardware placement, and workmanship meet required standards.
  • Stage, move, relocate, and decommission servers, network equipment, PDUs, and lab test equipment.
  • Work with facilities, engineering teams, and vendors on break/fix issues, equipment deliveries, installations, and inspections.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and keep racks and lab environments clean, organized, safe, and inspection-ready.

Store Manager

3 Years 2 Months
Cheap Cigarettes | 05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Supervised daily operations, managed inventory control, and coordinated employee schedules to ensure smooth store functioning
  • Managed customer service interactions and resolved conflicts to enhance customer satisfaction
  • Maintained accurate cash handling and reporting to support financial integrity

Computer Hardware Technician

2 Years 5 Months
Abid Computer Center | 01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Assembled and tested custom-built gaming PCs to ensure optimal performance and reliability for gaming enthusiasts
  • Installed operating systems and drivers while troubleshooting hardware issues to deliver seamless user experiences
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware issues for diverse computer systems.
  • Assembled and tested computer components to ensure optimal performance.
  • Provided technical support to customers, enhancing user satisfaction.

Education

High School or Equivalent - Computer Science

Icon School and College | NWFP | 09-2014

Skills

Server Rack Cabling
Cabling installation
Computer Hardware Assembly
Server assembly
Hardware troubleshooting
Quality control checks
Technical documentation
Equipment maintenance
Inventory management
Inventory Optimization
Technical Support
Problem-solving
Safety procedures
Attention to detail
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Time management
Repetitive work
Raw materials handling
Cable management
Multilingual Communication
Security Operations

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to Racking Technician Level 4 through strong technical performance and reliability.
  • Gained 5+ years of hands-on experience with water-cooled rack systems.
  • Successfully supported large-scale server, network, PDU, and lab equipment deployments.
  • Improved rack organization through accurate cabling, labeling, patching, and cable management.
  • Consistently supported equipment moves, vendor installations, inspections, and lab operations with minimal disruption.
  • Maintained safe, clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory environments.

Certification

  • AED CPR
  • Six Sigma Green Belt

LANGUAGES

English, Fluent
Urdu, Native
Spanish, Proficient
Portuguese, Proficient
Pashto, Native

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Authorized To Work: U.S. for any employer

Timeline

Racking Cabling /QC Inspector

Penguin Solutions
11.2020 - 05.2026Read More

Store Manager

Cheap Cigarettes
05.2017 - 07.2020Read More

Computer Hardware Technician

Abid Computer Center
01.2011 - 06.2013Read More

Icon School and College

High School or Equivalent from Computer Science
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MUHAMMAD KHAN