I’m a data center operations professional with hands-on experience supporting server installations, rack and stack, hardware troubleshooting, structured cabling, and infrastructure migrations.

Currently, I work at Startech Networks, supporting Google as a client. I coordinate with engineering and operations teams on equipment deployment, break-fix support, and decommissioning activities.

My experience includes connectivity verification, asset lifecycle tracking, inventory reconciliation, and infrastructure documentation. I bring a practical approach to resolving hardware issues, validating deployment readiness, and completing infrastructure changes in accordance with safety, security, and change-management procedures.

Experience

Apr 2024–Present

Data Center Operations Lead @ Startech Networks

Client: Google
  • Perform rack and stack, server installation, and network equipment deployment.
  • Verify equipment placement, mounting, power connections, labeling, and cable management.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and cabling issues with technical teams.
Jun 2020–Jul 2023

Data Center Infrastructure Support @ Capgemini

  • Inspect rack capacity, equipment placement, power connections, and cable routing.
  • Support hardware break-fix activities, equipment replacements, and post-change validation.
  • Assist with device migrations and infrastructure refresh initiatives.
Feb 2018–Jun 2020

Data Center Infrastructure Support @ Wipro

  • Assist with server deployment, hardware installation, and equipment provisioning.
  • Trace cables and check connectivity to identify incorrect connections and damaged cables.
  • Support component replacement, equipment health checks, and break-fix tasks.
Sep 2016–Jan 2018

Manual Tester @ Justdial

  • Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
  • Develop and execute test cases and document results.
  • Track defects in JIRA and collaborate with developers on resolution.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Rack and StackServer DeploymentEquipment Installation and RelocationDevice DecommissioningInfrastructure MigrationsOperational Readiness Checks

Hardware Support

Server and Network Hardware TroubleshootingBreak-Fix SupportComponent ReplacementEquipment Health ChecksPower and Connectivity Verification

Cabling and Fiber

Structured CablingCable Tracing and MappingCable ManagementEquipment LabelingFiber DecommissioningConnectivity Troubleshooting

Asset and Infrastructure Management

Hardware InventoryAsset Lifecycle TrackingRack Space AssessmentsInventory ReconciliationInfrastructure InspectionsAsset Audits

Documentation and Coordination

Infrastructure DocumentationWork Order TrackingChange DocumentationProject CoordinationOperational ReportingCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools and Procedures

Microsoft Office SuiteJIRARoot Cause AnalysisChange-Management ProceduresData Center Safety and Security Standards

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Analytics

Avila University
Aug 2023–Dec 2024GPA: 3.5

Contact

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, projects, or answering any questions. Please feel free to reach out to me!

+1 (551) 344-5874Harishd4us@gmail.comLinkedIn