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Ali Djebbari

Ashburn

Summary

Dynamic Data Center Technician with proven expertise at Microsoft in optimizing server performance and reliability through effective hardware management and environmental monitoring. Skilled in BMS systems and incident documentation, I excel in collaborative environments, ensuring compliance and safety while enhancing operational efficiency. Certified AWS Cloud Practitioner with a strong foundation in technical protocols.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Center Technician

Microsoft
Greencastle
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed server installation, cable management, and power/cooling inspections to support data center uptime.
  • Diagnosed and replaced faulty hardware components (RAM, HDDs, PSUs, NICs) to maintain performance and reliability.
  • Monitored environmental controls using BMS systems and responded to alerts involving airflow, temperature, and pressure.
  • Escorted third-party vendors and enforced AWS/Microsoft physical security protocols.
  • Documented incident resolution, audits, and deployments using ServiceNow ticketing system.
  • Assisted in inventory management, server decommissioning, and power balancing operations.
  • Practiced safety compliance including PPE usage and ergonomic lifting procedures.

Software Engineering Intern

Startup Money Flap
Remote
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Developed cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart, leveraging BLoC for scalable state management.
  • Integrated secure payment processing with Deno and TypeScript, improving transaction reliability and API security.
  • Designed and implemented REST APIs and cloud functions using a serverless architecture.
  • Built dynamic frontend components with responsive design using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Collaborated in Agile sprints with version control (Git) and contributed to code reviews.
  • Ensured seamless communication between frontend and backend services, improving app speed and user experience.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
07-2028

Skills

  • Hardware & Infrastructure: Rack installation, cable management, hardware replacement (RAM, PSU, HDD), airflow control, thermal diagnostics, server troubleshooting
  • Data Center Systems: BMS monitoring, differential pressure analysis, evaporative cooling, UPS systems, ATS, VFDs, transformers, power distribution
  • Software & Tools: Python, Java, REST APIs, Git, Linux CLI, ServiceNow, SSH, JIRA
  • Operations & Protocols: SOP compliance, PPE use, shift ticketing, vendor escorting, asset tagging, incident documentation
  • Certifications & Concepts: AWS Cloud Practitioner, Network, Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, electrical safety principles

Certification

Udemy HVAC Engineering Certified

  • CompTIA Network+
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • First Aid/CPR/AED – AHA
  • Microsoft Office Word Specialist
  • Financial Literacy – WISE

Timeline

Data Center Technician

Microsoft
05.2024 - Current

Software Engineering Intern

Startup Money Flap
05.2024 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

George Mason University
Ali Djebbari