Najeem Wahidi
Reston,VA
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
E2 Optics
12.2021 - Current
- Have knowledge of understanding of Cut sheet and blueprint
- Familiar with printing of the labels according to cut sheet information
- I have Known the concept of measurement of fiber cable via walkthrough for a new device
- Have knowledge of understanding FLUK Versiv devices testing of fiber cables
- Troubleshooting building to building, and so within the building
- Installed physical IT infrastructure equipment and basic racking in the data center
- Rack installation including putting racks in place, cabling, power up
- Support deployment of on-site datacenter physical infrastructure
- Troubleshooting and repair of data center hardware and networking infrastructure
- Patching and labeling of all cable types
- Have knowledge of10P10U devices off AWS for AI projects
- Have done several installations of PS, HD, PDUs and Optics
- Terminate and Test RJ45 network connector
- Familiar with installation of cable trays, cable dividers and bridges
- Run fiber cables through trays from point A-Z
- Have knowledge of patching at the BFC Break and Dark Fiber
- Completed several projects of Renaissance Span
- Familiar with net deployment projects and have done several projects for AWS with a team
- Have knowledge of scaling to40T_Vegemite projects
- Familiar with racking and stacking and have done in various data center such as Oracle, Facebook, Amazon, IBM ,Microsoft, CACI, NTT and etc
- Completed OSHA10 &30 training
- A+ & Network + completion is in progress…
- Received Rising Star Award from E2 Optics for always reaching above and beyond
Datacenter Support Technician
SAP -Insight
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Assist in new production deployments like servers, switches and other network appliances& cables
- Manage storage item inventory, responsible on call and high priority tickets
- Take care of all necessary operational processes and procedures are carried out with a high level of
- Attention to detail, expediency and on-time delivery, take care of shipments and deliveries of packages
- Making Network topology and providing level and1 and2 support daily
- Troubleshooting hardware or network related issues, taking part in HDD destruction and Decom
- IP routing/switching technologies and protocols including TCP IP
- Knowledge of ticketing systems, resolving customer trouble tickets
Datacenter Technician
Microsoft -ZT System
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Manage all Microsoft Data centers all Build and Backup issues
- Support Teammate and Junior Technician on practical subjects for all data centers build and support operations
- Responding to services tickets for servers in customer datacenters in a timely manner
- Troubleshoot and triage server failure to determine the most efficient path to getting a server back online for the customer
- Providing consistent, detailed feedback to the engineering team on failure, serviceability for servers, and integration with the datacenter
- Apply firmware and Bios updates as needed using ZT engineering -approved tools
- Keeping hardware parts, Network cables up to date in inventory database and properly always stocked all ZT Systems Assets
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
06.2016 - 05.2017
- DCJS Licensed
- Conduct interior and exterior of Microsoft data center
- Security patrols with an emphasis on detecting and reporting any suspicious activity
- Respond to all security related incidents and alarm activations
- Enforce company policies in regard to employees/ contractor access control as well as visitor’s admittance
- Screen persons to prevent devices containing data from entering or exiting data center
Dispatcher
Air Serv Corporation
11.2014 - 04.2016
- Dispatched and assigned wheelchair requests for more than800 customers daily to agents for arrivals and departures at (IAD) Washington Dulles International terminals
- Answered incoming phone calls and entered new requests into data base
- Communicated with supervisors operating on the ground and informed them of any requests
- Maintained information of all requests in data base
- Sent daily Shift Reports to the main office
- Prepared schedule of agents for the next day of operation
Senior Shipping Clerk
Embassy of the United States of America
08.2010 - 06.2014
- Processed the import and export documentation for over1,000 U.S
- Military containerized shipments a year, valued at $50 Million
- Reviewed and verified customs clearance requests submitted by U.S
- Department of Defense Organization
- Authorized agents of the U.S
- Military for tax exemption certificates
- Prepared customs documents including Tax Exemption Letter and kept final receiver updated regarding inbound US Military shipments
- Obtained landing permit(s) for air crafts carrying U.S
- Military shipments into Afghanistan and completed shipment registration with customs
- Processed air and sea freight shipment paperwork through Afghan Customs Department
- Maintained hard files and database recording for U.S
- Military shipments
- Managed large volumes of extremely time sensitive statistical data contained in electronic and paper correspondence for customs clearance requests from U.S
- Military organizations
- Received Customer Service training and completed Customs procedure workshop at finance ministry
Shipment Coordinator
Move One Logistics Companies
04.2004 - 07.2010
- Handled and supervised Charter’s crew
- Security guard for Aryana Afghan Airlines at Kabul International Airport for over two years in Afghanistan
- Processed exemption certificate for over100 containerized U.S
- Military shipments valued at $500,000 a year through Afghan Ministries and Customs department
- Arranged delivery of U.S
- Military shipments throughout the country including Kandahar, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, and Ghazne provinces from Kabul
- Prepared customs documentation, monitored and sent sea freight shipping updates to consignees
Instructor
Khurasaan Computer Learning Center
08.2005 - 04.2007
- Taught methods of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Worked one on one with clients on introduction lessons including: Typing, Resumes and basic computer knowledge
Education
Diploma - Information Technology
Kardar University
Kabul01.2014
Graduated from High School - undefined
01.2005
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively in partnership with others
- Strong customer service orientation
- Ability to multi task and work in a fast-paced environment
- Understand the logical structure of a DATA Center
- Proven ability to determine answers and solutions quickly
- Microsoft Office program and computer hardware knowledge
HIGHLIGHTS
Persian/Farsi: Native speaker
Pashto: Fluent
Awards
Received Meritorious Award, Extra Mile Awards, Supervisor Awards and over10 Certificates of Appreciation
Timeline
Data Center Technician
E2 Optics
12.2021 - Current
Datacenter Support Technician
SAP -Insight
11.2019 - 08.2021
Datacenter Technician
Microsoft -ZT System
06.2017 - 10.2019
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
06.2016 - 05.2017
Dispatcher
Air Serv Corporation
11.2014 - 04.2016
Senior Shipping Clerk
Embassy of the United States of America
08.2010 - 06.2014
Instructor
Khurasaan Computer Learning Center
08.2005 - 04.2007
Shipment Coordinator
Move One Logistics Companies
04.2004 - 07.2010
Diploma - Information Technology
Kardar University