Patrick Czyzowski
Streamwood,IL
Summary
Results‑driven Infrastructure, Power, and Transport Technician with 15+ years of experience supporting mission‑critical telecom and datacenter environments, including central offices, colocation facilities, and large‑scale infrastructure deployments. Proven background in AC/DC -48V power systems, UPS and ATS, fiber and transport equipment, and live network operations, with extensive hands‑on experience performing break/fix, maintenance‑window work, and hardware integrations. Known for strong execution, safety focus, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional engineering, operations, and vendor teams to maintain uptime, reliability, and operational excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
TEKsystems / Microsoft
Mount Pleasant, WI
01.2026 - Current
- Performed break/fix remediation on production hardware in a hyperscale Microsoft datacenter (MKE – Mount Pleasant), restoring service and minimizing customer impact.
- Executed ticket‑driven diagnostics and repairs using GDCO/DCCentral, including part replacement, validation, and closeout in live environments.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues, replacing FRUs and verifying system health post‑repair.
- Collaborated with Datacenter Technicians, Engineering, Networking, and Operations teams, maintaining strict compliance with hyperscale safety, security, and change‑management standards.
Construction Foreman
ADB Companies
Lockport, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Installed and commissioned power distribution bays (PDBs), ATS systems, and -48V DC/AC power cabling, supporting critical Verizon telecom infrastructure across C‑RAN, macro, small cell, and central office environments.
- Deployed, racked, and supported carrier‑grade routers (Ciena 5164), switches, and baseband units (Ericsson 6672 BBUs), along with transport equipment, including fiber turn‑ups and network cutovers during scheduled maintenance windows.
- Installed and integrated SiteBoss controllers and JMA upconverters, supporting C‑RAN architectures and radio modernization projects.
- Performed fiber and power upgrades, Raycap replacements, surge protection installations, grounding, and labeling in live carrier environments, ensuring compliance with Verizon standards and high network reliability.
Implementation Engineer
TEKsystems / Verizon
Rolling Meadows, IL
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Coordinated and prioritized site activities to meet fiber installation timelines, optimize maintenance‑window work, and maintain proper operations.
- Led fiber installation and transport deployments, including Cisco 4202, Fujitsu CDS, and Ciena 6500, ensuring successful integration and cutover.
- Managed Verizon teams and third‑party vendors on‑site and remotely to deliver projects on schedule and to carrier standards.
- Executed project closeout, quality reviews, and resource management, collaborating across engineering, construction, and operations teams to deliver reliable outcomes.
Construction Manager
Integrated Installations / Fullerton Engineering
Schaumburg, IL
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Managed relationships with clients, contractors, vendors, and design teams, ensuring alignment on scope, schedules, and technical requirements.
- Led installation, programming, and maintenance of telecom systems, including RF, fiber, and network infrastructure.
- Delivered full colocation buildouts in data center and central office environments, coordinating resources, logistics, and site activities through closeout.
- Implemented lacing, labeling, and cable management standards for fiber, copper, and power cabling to improve maintainability and audit readiness.
- Supported projects at carrier‑neutral and hyperscale facilities, including CenturyLink, Zayo, DataBank, and Digital Realty, ensuring on‑time delivery and high client satisfaction.
Lead Telecom Technician
ETAK SYSTEMS LLC.
Aurora, IL
07.2018 - 02.2020
- Installed and maintained AC/DC -48V power and battery systems, including UPS and ATS, supporting Verizon cell sites, central offices, and colocation environments.
- Built and supported C‑RAN sites, including installation and integration of Nokia iXRE routers, transport equipment, and carrier‑grade routers and switches.
- Replaced and serviced power distribution bays (Eltek, GE) and UPS battery systems (FIAM, DEKA), ensuring power redundancy and site reliability.
- Routed, labeled, and tested fiber and copper cabling, supporting device turn‑ups, validations, and NOC coordination during maintenance windows.
- Executed work safely in live network environments, responding to service requests and operating heavy equipment as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lane Technical High School
Chicago, IL01-2003
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park High School
Elmwood Park, IL01-2003
HVACR -
Coyne College
IL01-2006
Global Skills X-Change
Skills
- AC/DC & ‑48V power systems, UPS/ATS, PDB/BDFB, and power distribution
- Central office & datacenter break/fix operations
- Fiber (SM/MM), copper cabling, OTDR, PIM & sweep testing
- Routers, switches, BBUs, and transport equipment
- Schematics, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Live‑environment troubleshooting with strong safety discipline
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Data Center Technician
TEKsystems / Microsoft
01.2026 - Current
Construction Foreman
ADB Companies
04.2025 - Current
Implementation Engineer
TEKsystems / Verizon
09.2022 - 03.2025
Construction Manager
Integrated Installations / Fullerton Engineering
02.2020 - 09.2022
Lead Telecom Technician
ETAK SYSTEMS LLC.
07.2018 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Lane Technical High School
High School Diploma -
Elmwood Park High School
HVACR -
Coyne College
Global Skills X-Change