Paul Zelio
Reynoldsburg
Summary
Dedicated Data Center Technician with extensive experience in hyperscale environments, structured cabling, and server deployment. Led teams in managing installation quality and coordinating project execution while upholding operational standards. Skilled in fiber and copper infrastructure, troubleshooting, and safety compliance. Aiming to transition into a Data Center Lead Technician role, leveraging technical expertise and strong understanding of organizational operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Center Technician II (Contract)
Verigent
08.2024 - Current
- Installed and deployed servers, switches, PDUs, and network hardware in hyperscale data center environments.
- Coordinated teams of technicians to execute structured cabling and deployment activities, ensuring timely project completion.
- Routed, dressed, terminated, labeled, and tested large volumes of fiber and copper cabling while maintaining clean and organized pathways.
- Executed troubleshooting and issue resolution, upholding project timelines and maximizing operational uptime.
- Ensured compliance with company standards, MOPs, safety requirements, and quality control procedures.
- Worked closely with project managers, leads, and cross-functional teams to support daily deployment goals.
- Mentored junior technicians and guided new team members on installation procedures and best practices to enhance team capability.
Structured Cabling Technician II
E2Optics
New Albany
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Executed large-scale fiber and copper infrastructure installations, ensuring robust connectivity for hyperscale data centers.
- Performed Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic terminations and testing.
- Conducted OTDR and fiber power meter testing to validate network performance.
- Installed cable trays, ladder racks, pathway systems, and rack infrastructure.
- Supported crew supervision and upheld project quality and safety standards, contributing to successful project outcomes.
- Interpreted engineered drawings, floorplans, and rack elevation diagrams with accuracy.
- Supported night and weekend deployments to meet project deadlines.
- Mentored junior technicians on installation methods and industry best practices, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
- New Albany, Ohio
Education
First Degree -
Computer Engineering
High School Diploma -
GED
Skills
- Data Center Operations
- Server & Rack Deployment
- Fiber & Copper Cabling Installations
- Cabling standards
- Fiber Testing (OTDR & Power Meter)
- Troubleshooting support
- Quality control
- Cable management
- Safety compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Asset management
- Deadline management
- Vendor communication
- Team Leadership & Crew Coordination
- Mentoring technicians
Certification
- OSHA-10 Certified
- OSHA-30
Accomplishments
- Installed and racked more than 400 servers and network devices in newly constructed data halls.
- Routed and managed over 2,000 fiber and copper cables while maintaining clean and scalable infrastructure layouts.
- Assisted in assembling and installing over 200 server racks according to engineered floorplans and safety standards.
- Maintained high-quality installation standards contributing to successful project completion and operational readiness.
- Performed secure decommissioning and data erasure of devices using NIST 800-88 standards.
Timeline
Data Center Technician II (Contract)
Verigent
08.2024 - Current
Structured Cabling Technician II
E2Optics
01.2023 - 08.2024
First Degree -
Computer Engineering
High School Diploma -
GED