Nihal Reddy Poreddy
Mount Pleasant,MI
Summary
Resourceful and detail-oriented Data Center Field Engineer with over 3.5 years of experience in deploying and maintaining critical infrastructure in data center and central office environments. Proven expertise in rack-and-stack deployments, fiber optic and copper cabling, DC power integration, and equipment maintenance across both hyperscale and enterprise facilities. Adept at network troubleshooting, hardware diagnostics, and technical documentation, with a strong commitment to uptime, safety, and operational efficiency. Experienced in coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure support and seamless project execution in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Field Engineer
CoreWeave
Caledonia, Michigan
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the installation and alignment of telecom and compute hardware, ensuring adherence to airflow, cable bend radius, and weight distribution best practices.
- Conducted signal and continuity testing for fiber uplinks and cross-connects using OTDR and light source tools to verify link integrity.
- Collaborated directly with network engineers and remote teams to troubleshoot link failures and power alerts, reducing downtime, and improving incident response.
- Maintained clean and secure work environments by following EHS and hot aisle/cold aisle best practices, contributing to operational efficiency and equipment longevity.
Data Center Engineer
STT GDC
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Led multiple rack-and-stack deployment projects for servers, switches, and storage systems in a large-scale hyperscale data center.
- Installed fiber-optic and copper networking paths; worked with patch panels and cable management to reduce interference and improve airflow.
- Handled DC power panels, battery backup installations, load balancing, and routine power system health checks.
- Carried out preventive maintenance of cooling and ventilation infrastructure.
- Maintained documentation: rack layout maps, cable labeling, power manifold diagrams.
Data Center Technician
Sify Technologies
Hyderabad, Telangana
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored server performance and health in a large-scale data center environment to ensure optimal uptime and functionality.
- Performed physical rack and stack installations of network switches, servers, and storage devices, adhering to best practices for cable management and power distribution.
- Managed and maintained an accurate inventory of IT assets, including receiving new equipment, and decommissioning retired hardware.
- Performed detailed documentation of all physical changes and hardware updates in the data center, ensuring clear records for future reference.
- Configured and deployed new virtual machines on VMware and Hyper-V platforms to support new applications and services.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI05-2025
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Cable management
- Software installation
- Network troubleshooting
- Hardware maintenance
- Server performance monitoring
- Technical documentation
Timeline
Data Center Field Engineer
CoreWeave
11.2024 - Current
Data Center Engineer
STT GDC
09.2021 - 05.2023
Data Center Technician
Sify Technologies
10.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Information Technology
Central Michigan University
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