Professional background
Prentice Weitman
Linux Systems and Data Center Infrastructure Professional
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Professional summary
Data center infrastructure professional with 15 years of experience supporting server, network, and facility operations across hyperscale, enterprise, cloud, healthcare, logistics, and AI/ML lab environments. Hands-on background in Linux command-line administration, bare-metal server deployment, hardware break/fix, rack-and-stack, structured cabling, validation, incident ticketing, and cross-functional coordination. Brings practical experience supporting ML infrastructure at Google and Linux-based systems at Oracle, with a strong foundation for an HPC Systems Administrator role.
Core qualifications
Linux and Server Operations
Linux command line, OS validation, SSH, logs, services, hardware diagnostics
Data Center Infrastructure
Rack and stack, server deployment, break/fix, inventory, cable management, QA
Hardware and Firmware Support
CPU, memory, storage, NICs, PCIe devices, power, fans, cabling, component replacement
Networking and Connectivity
IP connectivity, interfaces, DNS fundamentals, switch and circuit troubleshooting, fiber and copper
AI and ML Infrastructure
ML compute operations and AI/ML lab environments; interest in NVIDIA GPU platforms
Operations and Automation
Python, Java, Docker, AWS home lab, DCIM, ticketing, runbooks, change and incident support
Professional experience
Oracle
Data Center and Field Technician
Feb 2026 - Present- Support Linux-based server infrastructure through hands-on data center and field operations, including hardware installation, break/fix, component replacement, cabling validation, and system turn-up activities.
- Use Linux command-line tools and operational procedures to validate system readiness, collect diagnostic information, and support investigation of server and infrastructure issues.
- Coordinate with operations teams and stakeholders through tickets and documented procedures to restore equipment to service and complete maintenance work safely and accurately.
Google | Data Center Operations
Data Center Technician Level 3
Nov 2023 - Oct 2025- Supported day-to-day operations for Google ML data center infrastructure, installing, turning up, repairing, and troubleshooting servers and related data center equipment.
- Performed Linux command-line troubleshooting and validation for compute systems, using established procedures to isolate hardware, operating system, connectivity, and service-readiness issues.
- Executed break/fix work, post-repair validation, cabling checks, quality assurance, and detailed ticket documentation in a large-scale production environment.
IBM via Contract
Data Center Technician - Bare Metal Server Deployment
Aug 2023 - Nov 2023- Built and deployed bare-metal servers and network equipment, including rack installation, structured cabling, power-up, hardware validation, and quality checks.
- Provided on-call troubleshooting for server and network issues; investigated connectivity and switch-related problems and documented findings for the client team.
The Judge Group at AAFES
Data Center Technician
Jan 2023 - Jun 2023- Installed servers and network equipment through rack, stack, cable, and validation activities in an enterprise data center environment.
- Worked with service providers to install and troubleshoot circuits, validate physical connectivity, and coordinate issue resolution.
HCL America at Meta
Data Center Labs Technician
Jul 2022 - Jan 2023- Supported AI and machine-learning lab infrastructure by installing, cabling, validating, and troubleshooting servers and network equipment.
- Coordinated with service providers on special projects to install, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain circuits and supporting infrastructure.
US Tech Solutions at AMD Lab
Data Center Engineer
May 2022 - Jun 2022- Performed rack, stack, cabling, and server/network equipment installation in a lab environment; completed quality assurance checks on completed work.
Geodis Logistics
Data Center Manager
May 2021 - May 2022- Managed daily data center operations including server and network hardware installation, cabling, quality assurance, inventory, and break/fix coordination.
- Configured, updated, and maintained DCIM records; coordinated with vendors, data center owners, remote sites, colocation providers, and ISPs for infrastructure work and connectivity.
Artech LLC at IBM Supporting Parkland Hospital
Data Center Engineer
Oct 2020 - May 2021- Supported a healthcare data center through server and network equipment deployment, hardware quality assurance, and on-call troubleshooting.
- Troubleshot network connections and switch issues; maintained clear ticket documentation and coordinated technical findings with client teams.
Earlier relevant experience
Codero Hosting - Data Center Engineer (2019-2020): Installed and supported Linux distributions including CentOS, Ubuntu, OpenSUSE, and ViciDial; supported ESXi and Windows Server; troubleshot rsync and backup services, network connections, and switch issues.
HCL America at Vistra Energy - Specialist (2016-2017): Supported Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems, used command-line tools to update configurations, monitored DCIM alarms and environmental conditions, and worked in a 2,000+ device environment.
Additional data center, network operations, cabling, and facilities roles: CBTS, Cisco Communications, Silverback Migration Solutions, AT&T, and others.
Technical skills
Operating Systems: Linux/Ubuntu, CentOS, OpenSUSE, Windows Server, UNIX, ESXi
Infrastructure: Enterprise servers, storage connectivity, switches, routers, firewalls, structured fiber/copper cabling, rack-and-stack, hardware inventory, DCIM
Troubleshooting: Hardware break/fix, system validation, network connectivity, switch issues, circuit troubleshooting, log and diagnostic collection
Tools and Automation: Python, Java, Docker, AWS home lab, Linux command line, Fluke network testing, ticketing and documentation
Education and credentials
Kaplan College - Personal PC Support A+ Certification (2011)
Liberty High School - High School Diploma (2007)