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Nick Torres

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Summary

Results-driven Data Center Operations Manager with 16 years of mission critical operations experience and the proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Essential Infrastructure Manager/Data Center Operations Manager

Digital Realty
12.2021 - Current
  • Managed over 4500 assets in a 63 Mw data center.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams on projects involving network expansion and facility upgrades, ensuring seamless integration into existing operations.
  • Conducted regular audits of data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.
  • Managed budgets effectively while balancing resource demands with organizational financial constraints
  • Effectively collaborated with other managers in the region to ensure audit standards were understood and followed which led to an increase in FM Global scores
  • Provided technical support during critical incidents, promptly addressing issues to minimize service impact.
  • Promoted a safe working environment within the data center facility by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Trained new staff members on company policies and industry best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning within the team.

Senior IBX Engineer

Equinix
07.2014 - 12.2021
  • Wrote and performed all MOP's for critical switching events and customer impacting maintenance. Including Medium Voltage Switch Gear, UPS, ASTS, Generator systems.
  • Oversaw and managed maintenance activities for 9 Data Centers totaling over 90 Mw of critical capacity with 6 different topologies.
  • Worked closely with vendors and contractors to complete customer install projects and maintenance activities on time.
  • Operated and maintained various platforms of mission critical equipment
  • Conducted tests and analysis on various platforms of equipment using different engineering methods and principals to improve efficacy and reduce building operating and maintenance costs.
  • Manipulated equipment via various building management systems to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency.
  • Mentored and trained junior engineers and new hires to better improve competency and efficiency of all staff.
  • Safely responded and restored primary and redundant power to customers during utility and equipment disturbances to ensure no effect to customers equipment and 100% up time.
  • Collected readings from various electrical and cooling equipment daily and logged/trended data to ensure proper function.
  • Actively worked to prevent safety issues by closely monitoring the data center for life/safety violations and effectively collaborating with management to prevent them.

Lead Engineering Technician

D.W. Boyd
11.2013 - 07.2014
  • Conducted mechanical, electrical, and plumbing inspections and surveys for U.S. Navy war ships based world wide to ensure 100% mission readiness. Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance through out entire project life.
  • Drafted technical proposals for review by DOD and US Navy officials for bid on large projects and repairs.
  • Performed commissioning testing with Government officials and Navy personnel to ensure 100% reliability and satisfactory completion of projects and repairs.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Briefed executive leadership daily on project progress.

Petty Officer 3rd Class EN3

United States Navy
08.2009 - 08.2013
  • Work Center Supervisor overseeing a maintenance program on over 100 million dollars worth of mission critical equipment.
  • Directly responsible for maintaining and tracking all work packages, formal work processes and procedures, test documents, and task reports.
  • Completed projects by effectively applying engineering, technical and maintenance procedures.
  • Trained other sailors in engineering practices, principals, and disciplines.
  • Audited and reviewed maintenance scripts and procedures to ensure accuracy and clarity for maintenance personnel.
  • Created, implemented, and managed training curriculum which lead to over 90% advancement for division.
  • Maintained and operated 2-12,000 GPD(Gallons per day) Ro units, fire systems, oily waste transfer/separator plants, fuel service systems, hydraulic systems, HVAC, and chilled water systems.
  • Certified and professionally trained to perform corrective and preventative maintenance on York centrifugal type 200 ton AC units, York rotary vein type 1.5 ton refer plants, and all supporting auxiliary sea water service systems, and chill water service systems
  • Assured accurate logging and record keeping of equipment operation for trend analysis.
  • Recognized as a team player who requires minimum to no supervision, is motivated to the highest performance standards, and committed to excellence.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Virginia community college
Manassas, VA

Skills

  • Exceptional time management
  • Strong leader
  • Detail-oriented
  • Decisive
  • Team leader
  • Complex problem solver
  • Extensive technical background
  • Works well in diverse team environment

Training

  • Recruit training OCT 09
  • Engineering professional apprenticeship career DEC 09
  • Basic Engineering Common Core JAN 10
  • Engineman Strand JAN 10
  • Cummins Diesel Overhaul Tech. MAR 10
  • Engineering maintenance principles, practices, and admin. APR 10
  • Air compressor and compressed air systems component maintenance APR 10
  • Refrigeration and air conditioning systems technician JUN 12
  • FLIR level 1 certification DEC 14
  • ABB frequency drive commissioning JUN 15
  • FMP OCT 2017
  • Vertiv UPS school APR 2019
  • PMP JUN 2020
  • DLR LOTO Program
  • NFPA 70E
  • OSHA 10
  • Basic First Aid
  • UST class A/B Operator

Awards

  • Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)
  • Navy Good Conduct Medal
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  • Blue Jacket of the Quarter 2011
  • Letter of Appreciation (2)

Personal Intrests

  • Fishing                                      Playing with my dogs
  • Hiking                                       Hunting
  • Working out                              Cooking                            

References

Jim Brown
Manager
703-297-6214

James Nall
Manager
703-853-4134

Christopher Dohse

Friend

571-436-9690


Travis Woehrman
Friend
571-612-9557

Timeline

Essential Infrastructure Manager/Data Center Operations Manager

Digital Realty
12.2021 - Current

Senior IBX Engineer

Equinix
07.2014 - 12.2021

Lead Engineering Technician

D.W. Boyd
11.2013 - 07.2014

Petty Officer 3rd Class EN3

United States Navy
08.2009 - 08.2013

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Northern Virginia community college

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Tidewater Community College

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