Jacari Howard
GOODYEAR
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Data Center Technician with hands-on experience in data center infrastructure deployments, rack-and-stack operations, fiber and copper cabling, network hardware installations, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Experienced in equipment validation, access control systems, and collaborating with teams to support large-scale data center operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Line / CBRE
12.2023 - Current
- Performed full rack-and-stack deployments including equipment mounting, grounding, and cable management. Installed and configured Arista and Cisco network switches, patch panels, and network hardware. Installed and patched single-mode and multi-mode fiber, copper management cables, AOC/AOCY cables, DR4 and PSM4 transceivers. Performed equipment validation and troubleshooting using Power BI to identify downlinks, miswires, and connectivity issues. Assisted in building Network Deployment Templates (NDTs) and supported data center build-outs. Installed security infrastructure including access control systems, iris scanners, card readers, and security cameras.
- With direct line I have done full rack build out rack and stack with grounding, installing hardware Arista and Cysco switches, Patch panels and patching in multi mode, single mode fiber, internal copper for console and mgmt, AOC or AOCY, DR4 PSM4 installing transceivers patching in Green Optic cable in NIMs 1 thru 5
- With direct Line i also did security, following blueprints and Installing all access control and security cameras
- Rex’s iris scanners card readers and patching with porting for security racks
- More recently i have worked in validations with Power BI to identify downlinks or miswires cleaning or replacing transceiver with spare cable also Assisting in building NDTs for buildouts and troubleshooting links
Outsource Staffing
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Completed structured cabling projects for Canon, Wendt, Aspen, and Direct Line. Performed copper and fiber optic cable installation, dressing, and termination. Installed network cabinets and equipment racks, conducted cable labeling and documentation, repaired damaged fiber connections, and supported network switch deployments while maintaining safety and quality standards.
- During my time with Outsource staffing agency I have worked on projects with Canon and Wendt, Aspen and Direct Line Here are a few things I have learned, but not limited to:
- Complete Wire Pull
- Terminating
- Copper and fiber dressing
- Cabinet installation
- Labeling
- Replacing broken fibers.
- Switch Installations.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Desert Edge
06-2019
Skills
- Rack & Stack Deployments
- Data Center Hardware Installation
- Fiber Optic Installation & Troubleshooting
- Copper Cabling & Wire Management
- Arista and Cisco Switch Installation
- Network Patch Panels & Transceivers
- Cable Labeling and Documentation
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Equipment Validation
- Power BI Reporting
- Security Systems Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Facilitator, Ready Reference
Timeline
Direct Line / CBRE
12.2023 - Current
Outsource Staffing
09.2021 - 10.2022
Diploma - General Studies
Desert Edge
CONTACT
- PHONE: 313-809-8660
- ADDRESS: 16054 W. SIERRA ST GOODYEAR AZ 85338
- EMAIL: Jacari.Howard1@gmail.com