1. 17303 E Ohio Pl
Aurora Co 80011
c. 720-277-7355
Nicholas C. Carter
Objective A highly motivated self-starter seeking a position with a larger, well-established firm.
Very detail-oriented, requiring little supervision. Works very well either alone or in a
team environment.
Experience • April 2014 – Present Viawest Denver, Co
• DCCS (Data Center Customer Support)
• Coordinate daily design aspects of all network infrastructure and structured
cabling. Installation of servers, routers, switches etc.
• Hardware and software updating/upgrading in the data center environment.
Replacing processors, DIMM’s, power supplies, etc.
• Assist in configuration of equipment including Firewalls servers etc.
• Coordinate and assist in maintenance endeavors with Vendors including
EMC, APC, Sturgeon Electric etc.
• Monitoring of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, VESDA and BMS systems
• September 2013 – March 2014 IBM Boulder, Co
• Data Center - Facilities Infrastructure Support
• Hardware and software updating/upgrading in the data center environment.
Replacing processors, DIMM’s, power supplies, etc.
• Provide assistance in troubleshooting problems on network equipment. Working
with both internal teams and directly with customers for resolution.
• Assist in configuration of equipment including Firewalls servers etc.
• Coordinate and assist in maintenance endeavors with Vendors including
EMC, APC, Sturgeon Electric etc.
• Continual coordination with Project Managers and other team members to
facilitate on time project deadlines and adhering to SLA agreements.
• October 2011 – March 2013 AT&T Aurora, Co
• Data Center Manager
• Receive daily shipments of servers and network equipment. Install and cable
of equipment and provide assistance in Test and Turn-up of devices.
• Coordinate daily requests from both client and internal teams for installation
of circuit extensions, POTS lines, power and HVAC with third party vendors.
• Coordinate daily design aspects of all network infrastructure and structured
cabling. Installation of servers, routers, switches etc.
• Assess and perform audits of the data center environment. From power and
HVAC to available network capacitance
• Continual data base updating of server connectivity to core network gear to
ensure an accurate and timely response in case of a network outage.
• Hardware and software updating/upgrading in the data center environment.
Replacing processors, DIMM’s, power supplies, etc.

2. • July 2010 – Dec 2010 Comcast Cable NE&TO
Centennial, Co
• Network Engineer
• Design, Engineer and document all connections across multiple sites from
individual servers all the way to the Core Network Routers
• Coordinate design and build aspects with various vendors
• Assembly of racks, cabinets, overhead ladder racking, under-floor cabling
baskets, and other assorted infrastructure components
• Assess and calculate power needs from a per cabinet to cabinet basis up to
calculating UPS system needs by measured cabinet power
• Project manage all facets of new site builds from inception to fruition
• Jan 2010 – July 2010 Netstructures Centennial, Co
Data Center Analyst
• Design and installation of structured cabling, both copper and fiber
• Assembly of racks, cabinets, overhead ladder racking, under-floor cabling
baskets, and other assorted infrastructure components
• Design and Engineering of various aspects to “Turn up” several sites.
• Project manage numerous aspects for new builds, As well as expanding on
already existing infrastructure.
• Project manage numerous aspects with vendors on site and abroad.
• Monitor, Document and assess power thresholds
Aug 2008 – August 2009 Netvault, Inc. Broomfield, CO
Data Center Analyst
• Installation and removal of all infrastructure and server components for the data
center, including EMC and 3PAR data storage arrays, SUN, HP, Cisco, and
related support equipment
• Design and installation of structured cabling, both copper and fiber
• Assembly of racks, cabinets, overhead ladder racking, under-floor cabling
baskets, and other assorted infrastructure components
• Installation of DC VOIP isolation frames
• Installation of Tandberg video conferencing equipment and peripherals
• Consolidation of existing dispersed telephone system within a four building
campus into a single, concentrated location
• Hi level acumen of Cisco VOIP phones and programming
• Hi level acumen of DC power installation including all termination from end to
end.
• Ability to test and terminate Cat6 cabling quickly
• Extensive “hands & eyes” experience including replacement of NIC’s, HBC’s,
and SFP’s
• Experienced with AC power loads, balancing, and risk assessment
• Experienced with all aspects of data center cooling and ‘hot-spot’ mitigation
• evaluating benefits of hot-aisle containment within the data center

3. Dec 2007 – Aug 2008 Car Toys, Inc. Aurora, CO
Sales
• Retail floor sales of high-end automotive electronics and mobile phones.
Jul 2005 – Dec 2007 Plasticomm Inc. Denver, CO
Regional Installer
• Installation, repair, and maintenance of mobile geo-positioning/data
communications systems for fleet vehicles.
• Customers include Colorado State Law Enforcement, Qwest, Waste
Management, MASCO, etc.
Jul 2003 – Oct 2004 Quality Auto Sound Aurora, CO
Lead Installer
• Installation and configuration of advanced after-market automotive
electronics.
• Ordering, receiving, and tracking of parts, components and supplies for a
busy four bay installation crew.
Education Feb 1998 – May 1999 Pickens Technical College Aurora, CO
• Certificate in General Electronics Design and Theory.
• V.I.C.A. Treasurer (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America)
Interests Computers and networks, electronics, DC power and its characteristics, automotive,
architectural engineering, physics.