Aravind Bandaru
Professional Summary
Data Center Operations Specialist with 1+ year of experience supporting mission-critical data center infrastructure across installation, troubleshooting, and secure decommissioning workflows. Experienced in rack-and-stack deployments handling 20+ server and network devices weekly, iLO/iDRAC configuration, and connectivity validation across single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, and copper cabling. Proficient in hardware component replacement — NICs, SFPs, memory, and drives — contributing to a 15% reduction in mean time to repair. Skilled in IT/DC Track audits, change request execution, vendor access coordination, and ADR/ERI-compliant asset lifecycle management. Holds a CCNA certification and AWS Cloud Practitioner training, with foundational knowledge in network security and cybersecurity concepts. Committed to maintaining data center uptime, operational accuracy, and secure infrastructure practices in enterprise-grade environments.
Technical Skills
Work Experience
- Installed and rack-and-stacked more than 20 server and network devices per week, covering physical mounting, cabling, and labeling across multiple data center floors.
- Configured iLO and iDRAC interfaces on newly deployed servers and executed ping tests to validate device connectivity before handoff to engineering teams.
- Diagnosed connectivity faults across single-mode fiber, multimode fiber, and copper cabling infrastructure, reducing mean time to repair by 15% through faster fault isolation.
- Replaced faulty NICs, SFPs, memory modules, and drives during break/fix events, restoring hardware functionality with minimal service disruption.
- Executed IT/DC Track audits and coordinated vendor access to controlled data center areas, maintaining accurate operational records and site security compliance across all shifts.
- Performed hardware decommissioning tasks including approved media wiping and shredding, completing ADR/ERI documentation to support secure data handling and audit-ready asset accountability.
- Processed incoming hardware shipments and supported RMA part handling and asset tracking workflows, improving equipment movement visibility and enabling timely maintenance scheduling.
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