Nicholas C. Carter has over 10 years of experience working in data center roles. He has experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining servers, networking equipment, and infrastructure components. He is proficient in hardware and software installation and configuration. His career includes roles at Viawest, IBM, AT&T, Comcast Cable, Netstructures, and Netvault, where he performed duties such as network engineering, data center analysis, infrastructure installation and project management.

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.