Zachary M. Hoffman
Gainesville,VA
Summary
Experienced professional lends detailed expertise many years to handle intricate hardwire and cable infrastructure installations. Astute troubleshooting services, including resourceful issue identification and resolution to optimize telecommunications, entertainment and connected services. In-depth knowledge of complex up-to-date telco concepts and principles. Expert advisory on logistics, installations, and upgrades of physical equipment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Center Technician
Data Bank
Ashburn, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Monitored and maintained data center equipment to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
- Conducted regular inspections and preventive maintenance on server hardware and infrastructure.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
Small Business Co-Owner
Zach & Emily’s BBQ
Haymarket, Virginia
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted in the development of a business plan to outline short and long-term goals for the small business.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers, competitors and industry trends.
- Developed financial models to project cash flow and profitability.
Sabey Data Center
Ashburn, VA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Collecting, analyzing, and implementing information, as well as facilitating data storage processes, creating detailed reports based on my work, and providing conclusions based on my observations
- Assisted in training new service technicians
- Certification with the Department of Criminal Justice for Private Security Services
Data Wiring Technician
LSSI
Manassas, VA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Pulling Data, security, sound and TV cable
- Terminating data and phone locations for each location
- Installing/testing
- Fluke testing and certifying locations terminated
- Troubleshooting communications room
- Lacing and terminating patch panels
Cable Technician
Intragated Access Control Systems
Gainesville, VA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Worked with Amazon Data Center with the installation of all of their security camera's and entry key pad's in Ashburn, Virginia
- Assembled and installed wiring, electrical and electronic components
- Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects
Shift Manager
Boston Market Corporation
Fairfax, VA
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Apportioned and served food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
- Supervised and coordinated activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation
- Checked the quantity and quality of received products
- Responsible for opening and closing of restaurant
- Supervised up to eight employee's per shift
Education
IT Network Security
ECPI University
Manassas, VA01.2014
Business
Colonial Forge High School
Stafford, VA01.2010
Skills
Installation of interior and exterior camera's
Installation of keypad/prox card readers
Running cable and wiring Installation of security panels
Mechanically-inclined Dexterous with hand tools Knowledge of Cat5 wiring
Inside data center experience
Accomplishments
- Assisted in training new service technicians.
Timeline
Data Center Technician
Data Bank
01.2025 - Current
Small Business Co-Owner
Zach & Emily’s BBQ
05.2020 - Current
Sabey Data Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Data Wiring Technician
LSSI
01.2016 - 01.2020
Cable Technician
Intragated Access Control Systems
01.2014 - 01.2016
Shift Manager
Boston Market Corporation
01.2010 - 01.2014
IT Network Security
ECPI University
Business
Colonial Forge High School