SATISH KHAREL
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
Results-oriented Information Technology professional with experience in data center operations, fiber optic deployment, and telemetry monitoring. Expertise in physical layer infrastructure, server hardware remediation, and structured cabling. Holds a B.S. in Information Technology and skilled in maintaining high availability in operational environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
SunDog Mining
Grand Forks, ND
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Managed, deployed, and dressed high-density fiber optic and copper cabling across server racks in a live production data center, ensuring optimal airflow and strict labeling standards.
- Performed routine and emergency physical hardware remediation on live server nodes, diagnosing and replacing failed memory modules (DIMMs), power supplies (PSUs), motherboards, storage drives, and cooling fans.
- Monitored telemetry and infrastructure metrics to proactively identify thermal spikes, power anomalies, and network dropouts, preventing service degradation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to enhance rack airflow, cable management pathways, and physical deployment procedures, improving operational efficiency.
- Conducted hardware decommissioning, secure storage/drive wiping and disposal, and tracked inventory for all replacement parts and spares, ensuring accountability.
Fiber Optic Installer
Bluepeak
Grand Forks, ND
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Installed and tested high-speed, secure fiber optic network infrastructure, adhering strictly to industry wiring standards, bend-radius requirements, and OSHA safety protocols.
- Operated field test equipment, including Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), optical power meters, and core-alignment fusion splicers, to identify faults and restore signal integrity.
- Configured customer edge routing equipment, verifying network handoff integrity and light levels to ensure optimal connectivity.
- Maintained documentation, splicing logs, and route diagrams, enhancing infrastructure visibility for ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting.
Telemetry Technician
Altru Health Systems
Grand Forks, ND
05.2023 - Current
- Continuously monitor live, mission-critical telemetry feeds across multi-patient streams, identifying real-time anomalies and changes in status with zero reporting latency.
- Execute immediate, calm escalation protocols during high-severity events, directly relaying critical diagnostic data to emergency response teams.
- Maintain operational vigilance and facilitate rapid cross-functional communication during high-pressure situations.
- Document and audit technical telemetry events and alarm records, ensuring strict compliance and accuracy in reporting.
Education
Google IT Support Professional Certificate - Information Technology
Google / Coursera
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Purdue University Global
West Lafayette01-2025
Skills
- Data center operations
- Fiber optics cabling
- Data center operations
- Network troubleshooting
- Computer hardware troubleshooting
- Network protocols
- Incident management
Certification
Google IT Support Professional Certificate - Google / Coursera
Timeline
Telemetry Technician
Altru Health Systems
05.2023 - Current
Fiber Optic Installer
Bluepeak
10.2022 - 01.2023
Data Center Technician
SunDog Mining
01.2021 - 11.2022
Google IT Support Professional Certificate - Information Technology
Google / Coursera
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
Purdue University Global