Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Preston Long

Georgetown

Summary

Highly skilled Server Hardware Technician with hands on experience working with Fortune 500 companies, including Dell and NVIDIA. Contributing to the launch of the Grok supercomputer for xAI.Proficient in Linux and Bash scripting, with several years of experience in hardware manufacturing.g

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Server Hardware Technician (SRT)

Total Site Solutions
Georgetown
11.2024 - Current
  • Implemented GB200 project knowledge to optimize server hardware operations.
  • Partnered with NVIDIA and Dell to streamline server hardware operations, improving system efficiency and uptime.
  • Trained newly hired Validation Technicians and Server Hardware Technicians to fill key positions and maximize productivity.

Validation Technician

Total Site Solutions
Round Rock
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Engineered and installed xAI servers, in collaboration with Dell and NVIDIA, contributing to the successful launch of the latest server farm.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve over 500 technical issues, significantly enhancing server reliability by reducing issue resolution time by 40%.
  • Conducted installation and repair tasks, achieving a 98% operational readiness rate upon initial setup.

Manufacturing Engineer

Salient Systems
Austin
11.2023 - 05.2024
  • Analyzed production data to identify areas of process inefficiencies and develop solutions to improve productivity.
  • Participated in cross-functional teams responsible for developing innovative solutions that reduced costs or improved quality and delivery performance.
  • Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure that all operational requirements were met.

RMA Technician /Manufacturing Technician

Eagle Eye Networks
Austin
05.2023 - 11.2023
  • Troubleshot systems to determine appropriate resolution for reported problems with usage.
  • Examined complaints, suggested improved methodologies, and recommended system enhancements to promote positive customer service experience.
  • Maintained test equipment to safety standards to drive process integrity and data validity.
  • Prepared and assembled materials and set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering

Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences
Tempe, AZ
05.2021

Skills

Technical

  • Dell and Cisco switch configuration
  • Firmware and driver installation
  • Technical documentation
  • Debugging
  • Hardware validation and testing
  • Advanced troubleshooting
  • Server hardware optimization

Operating Systems

  • Linux
  • Windows

Programing Languages

  • Bash
  • PowerShell (Intermediate)
  • SQL (Beginner)
  • C (Beginner)

Timeline

Server Hardware Technician (SRT)

Total Site Solutions
11.2024 - Current

Validation Technician

Total Site Solutions
05.2024 - 11.2024

Manufacturing Engineer

Salient Systems
11.2023 - 05.2024

RMA Technician /Manufacturing Technician

Eagle Eye Networks
05.2023 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Audio Engineering

Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Preston Long