Edward Singleton Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, GA, US

• Manage the complete physical asset pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and noncritical data center infrastructure equipment and systems
• Build a staff of qualified technicians and junior managers with the necessary skill sets to deliver Total Availability (100% uptime) to T5’s customers while minimizing risk
• Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the Data Halls
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
• On-call 24x7 to respond to all data center emergencies
• Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to schedules, new business, projects, budgets and expansion and staffing

Atlanta, GA, US

• Responsible of aspects of data center operations in a lead role setting the standard of operating with an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Centers.
• Operate & maintain critical and non-critical & center infrastructure equipment & systems
• Assist the CFM/ACFM to lead the CFT team to deliver total availability 100% uptime while minimizing risks
• Monitor power, cooling & environmental conditions within the data halls
• Responsible for providing technical expertise & leadership in mechanical & electrical support systems related to maintenance, troubleshooting, daily operation including power distribution systems, emergency power.
• Provide training & expertise for using the CMMS to manage all planned & unplanned data center work

Urbandale, IA, US

• Maintain critical data center and office facility
• Manage Facilities, Data Center Engineering and Shipping/Receiving areas
• Hands-on operation of 12kv, 480v switchgear, UPS and emergency generators
• Maintain air cooled chillers, chilled water and DX units for Data Center and office
• Manage physical security systems; including onsite guards
• Manage vendors to include contracts and renewals

Urbandale, IA, US

• Responsible for Data Center inventory, monitoring, space/capacity planning, DCIM
• Coordinated and performed server installations and decommissions
• Handled all Data Center rack-and-stack/cabling/power in Delaware/Iowa
• Maintained Data Center Infrastructure Management system (APC StruxureWare)
• Assisted with building maintenance

Chicago, Illinois, US

• Lead Engineer for a critical Data Center and office facility, including supervision of five facility engineers
• Operating engineer of high/medium voltage electrical switchgear, UPS system, PDU’s, transformers, and generator’s
• Managed vendors and contractors including their support contracts
• Project management and scheduling; as well as change management control
• Managed preventative maintenance schedule using Facilities management program
• Planning, installing, terminating, testing and troubleshooting of Cat 6, T1, and fiber optic cabling

Kennett Square, PA, US

• Subcontractor to First Data Corp
• Operating Engineer for a critical Data Center and office facility
• Operation of electrical switchgear, UPS system, PDU’s, transformers, and generator’s
• Project management and scheduling; as well as change management control
• Maintained Facilities documentation and systems
• Oversaw plumbing and HVAC (boilers, pumps, chillers, coils, fan motors)

Kennett Square, PA, US

• Industrial and commercial power distribution systems
• UPS systems installations
• Computer room grounding
• Industrial and commercial lighting installations
• Dry and wet cell battery installations
• Fire detection systems - installation, troubleshooting, and service

Education record

Structured Cabling Technician Training

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair, General

Universal Cfc License