Forrest Mann Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

•. Overall design, build out and optimization of the physical and cloud-based data centers within which our core infrastructure resides. •. Work closely with the Network Engineer and Storage Engineer in this design and execution and will supervise the Data Center Technicians•. Design, develop, and deploy innovative solutions to address operational challenges. Specific Functions/Activities Summary: Define, document and lead in the implementation of best practices in our data centers. Act as an escalation point and mentor for Data Center Technicians. •. Lead in planning and optimization of data center space, working with network, storage, and related teams to optimize resource utilization. Manage projects to assure that they meet customer requirements within the agreed upon timeframes and budgets. •. Develop and lead the deployment of innovative solutions to address operational challenges. Work with cross functional teams on a given project as a subject matter expert. • Act as escalation point in the diagnosis and troubleshooting all data center, network, hardware, and storage related issues as required with the rest of the team. Qualifications: 5+ years hands-on experience with data center design, construction, and optimization • Experience with managing geographically distributed infrastructure across multiple locations. Strong knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling Strong experience with data center technologies like power distribution systems, UPS, CRAC, generators, air handlers, PUE• Strong knowledge of facility and server telemetry systems, censoring, protocols, and data collection (i.e.: polling, aggregation, display, alarm, archive) protocols, and data collection. Establish relationships with internal and external partners strong project management skills Ability to juggle multiple projects and work with team members to deliver successful and timely results.

San Francisco, California, Us

• Predict data center growth along with scaling issues before they occur and implement solutions• Manage physical access to special agency location datacenters and to the racks in the data centers • Identify and help create documentation for the global DC knowledge base• Manage; Lead a team of 9 Data Center Engineer / 1 Asset Manager• Proactive /Outside the box thinking to support all DC teams to reduce potential risks for upcoming projects• Design plus manage the new cable infrastructure rack layout ,equipment elevation and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations• Manage; Plan server deployments to optimize power, cooling space and network• Track the completion of all vendors, contractors and access requested for Data Center• Plan and schedule work to perform in the Data Center during Monday through Friday business hours on a weekly basis; Along with non-business hours on weekly basis and on call.• Ensure all Data Center security and escort policies are followed• Provide equipment accountability and coordination of Data Center equipment installations/removal• Provide Data Center weekly status reports to VP/ Director of Data Center Operations and Program Manager keeping them up to date while insuring the job always gets done correctly in a timely manner.

Austin, Tx, Us

• Managing operations and maintenance of all data center infrastructure equipment (critical and non-critical)• Manage and facilitate systems maintenance via vendor contracts for: Fire suppression, HVAC, genset, electrical, UPS, plumbing, and fuel provisioning• Designed scaled drawing of 25,000ft Data Center space utilization, cabling plans, power systems, AC unit layouts, cabinet layout, clearance, support for overhead infrastructure and air containment systems • Use Microsoft Visio, Excel and CAD to create visual documentation of: Floor plans, server racks, LANs, electrical circuits, one line diagrams, and infrastructure cable• Schedule and supervise the performance of both routine maintenance and emergency service on critical systems, including: diesel generators, UPS systems, electrical switchgear, power distribution equipment, RPP, chillers, HVAC equipment, fire detection/suppression and building monitoring systems.• Monitor UPS units: Load, capacity, and batteries. CRAC units: Temperature, relative humidity, and operation. PDU: Output currents and loads• Management of critical infrastructure improvement projects.• Development and management of facilities budget for maintenance, repairs, capital and general operating costs; bottom-up development of yearly budgets.• Manage local facilities team, IT Network Engineer and DC Technicians.• Manage all facilities documentation (planning, development, and implementation)• Coordination with all other groups (sales, NOC, engineering, operations, finance, executive staff.• Negotiation and approval of vendor contracts/agreements• On-call 24x7 for incident management and data center emergency response.• Responsible for site safety and environmental compliance.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Design AGGPOP’S/WEC Data Center Produce engineering design packages for all new data center buildsQualify network equipment for data center use, characterize the facilities requirements and manage integration into designs. “Equipment Engineering”• Space/Power Capacity and Layout planning, site analysis and recommendation, and site selection.• Developed a functional workflow and ticket process to streamline the engineering requests.• Work cross functionally with IP, server, transport, microwave and RF engineering teams to generate standarddesigns for Clearwire facilities based on business requirements.• Generate engineering design packages used by the installation teams, manage the handoff process and resolve design issues during installation.• Developed preventative maintenance plans and trained the operational teams in successful support practices.

Design the facility floor plans and facility install redundant network/power drops for new customer’s equipment and LightPoint equipment via Visio drawing. Maintain, install and cross-connect LAN/WAN DS-1 to DS-3 cables and OC-3 to OC-192 Single Mode/Multi-mode Fiber Optic cables. Fusion splice fiber for site clientele to cross-connect to carriers. Install 25-200 shielded pair, non-shielded cables and POTs lines. Install Cisco Systems, Redback Systems, and Foundry Systems, provide DC Power to customers and performed hot cuts for clientele. Help solve networking and cross-connecting problems for AT&T, Integra, Qwest, XO, Time Warner, Level 3 and connect aforementioned carriers to multimode fiber to clientele.Maintain the following:Facility:• Install Steel Frame equipment racks/Cabinets and ladder racks infrastructure.• Rated Seismic Zone 3 on equipment racks and ladder racks for 300lbs of floor load.Security:• Monitor ADT+Sitescope+IPS Alarm/Closed Circuit System for all Facility.• Card Key and Biometric Hand Scanner (data base) via Kantech 300 system before entering Facility.Environmental:• Maintain a 68 degree in Facility Data Center via an 86 ton redundant DataAire HVAC.• Redundant FM 200 fire suppression system in case of equipment fire.• Pre Action Sprinkle to back up FM200.• On Call 24/7 for monitoring all alarms.Electrical:• Provide a Redundant A+B circuits to each customer cabinet or equipment track.• 40 KVA AC/DC inverter with 18 Hours of battery backup.• 50 KVA Mitsubishi UPS 4 HR batteries plus a 400 KVA Generator for backup power.