Zachary Schacht
Aubrey,Texas
Summary
Adept at leading large-scale infrastructure deployments, I excel in project and vendor management, as demonstrated during my tenure at Amazon Web Services. My proactive approach in capacity planning and cross-functional team leadership has significantly enhanced data center operations, achieving optimal system efficiency. Skilled in troubleshooting and stakeholder communication, I consistently deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Infrastructure & Network Deployment Technician
Amazon Web Services
04.2024 - Current
- Designed, built, and maintained server and network infrastructure to meet client specifications
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to contractual expectations and quality standards
- Led capacity planning efforts, allocating space, power, and cooling resources for optimal data center performance
- Oversaw the inspection, deployment, and installation of water-cooled and standard DC power racks in fast-paced environments
- Coordinated the logistics for shipment receipt and timely deployment of racks and other infrastructure components
- Collaborated with 3rd-party vendors and led project timelines to guarantee efficient and effective system deployment
Infrastructure Administrator
Stackpath
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Designed and maintained global server and network infrastructure for high-availability environments
- Optimized power usage across all sites, ensuring system efficiency and minimizing energy costs
- Created rack layouts based on power and cooling availability to ensure system health and uptime
- Managed 3rd-party vendor relationships and worked on vendor documentation and statements of work (SOW) for project execution
- Oversaw vendor-sourced work, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery across global sites
Field Service Engineer
Service Express
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided maintenance and troubleshooting services for servers, networking, and mainframe equipment
- Managed customer accounts, focusing on revenue growth, upselling, and identifying sales opportunities
- Delivered timely replacement hardware for customer repairs, minimizing system downtime
- Gained hands-on experience with IBM Mainframes, EMC, VNX, Cisco, Juniper, and other critical infrastructure
Site Engineer
JP Morgan Chase
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed and troubleshot server, networking, and mainframe equipment in a high-security financial sector environment
- Led efforts to improve data security and streamlined database management practices
- Coordinated RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) procedures for defective hardware and ensured timely resolution
Network Infrastructure Engineer I
International Business Machines (IBM)
01.2015 - 05.2020
- Specialized in the installation and management of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking devices
- Led troubleshooting and configuration efforts for Cisco, Juniper, and Arista switches and routers
- Developed network floor plans and identified cost-saving opportunities through new technology implementations
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to design and deploy network infrastructure for optimal performance
Server Build Technician
Softlayer Technologies
08.2011 - 12.2014
- Led large-scale server buildouts for high-profile customers including Hostgator, Disney Online, and Tumblr
- Performed Linux and Windows troubleshooting for customer outages, ensuring minimal downtime
- Gained expertise in RAID/NAS configuration and OS installations across various platforms including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Redhat
- Developed streamlined policies to track and resolve customer issues effectively
Education
Diploma -
Forney High School
Forney, TX06.2008
Skills
- Project Management
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Capacity Planning
- IT Asset Management
- Infrastructure Deployment
- Network Deployment
- Root Cause Analysis
- Troubleshooting
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data Center Operations
- Data Center Management
- Hardware Installation
- Hardware Maintenance
- Budget Allocation
- Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Communication
- Reporting
Languages
English, Native
Skillsexpertise
- Project Management & Execution
- Vendor Management & Contract Negotiation
- Capacity Planning & IT Asset Management
- Infrastructure & Network Deployment
- Root Cause Analysis & Troubleshooting
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Data Center Operations & Management
- Hardware Installation & Maintenance
- Budget & Resource Allocation
- Stakeholder Communication & Reporting
Timeline
Infrastructure & Network Deployment Technician
Amazon Web Services
04.2024 - Current
Infrastructure Administrator
Stackpath
01.2022 - 03.2024
Field Service Engineer
Service Express
06.2021 - 01.2022
Site Engineer
JP Morgan Chase
01.2021 - 06.2021
Network Infrastructure Engineer I
International Business Machines (IBM)
01.2015 - 05.2020
Server Build Technician
Softlayer Technologies
08.2011 - 12.2014
Diploma -
Forney High School
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