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Terry McGee

@terrymcgee

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Experienced data center operations analyst and build lab hardware specialist.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a hands-on role in data center operations or infrastructure where I can lead build-outs, ensure hardware reliability, and improve asset/configuration management within a collaborative, compliance-focused team.

I am a seasoned data center operations analyst and build lab lead with decades of hands-on experience installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, storage, switches, and related infrastructure. I have led build-outs, performed rack-and-stack work, firmware and BIOS updates, managed asset and configuration systems (Device42), and supported VMware and Windows Server environments.

I prioritize operational reliability, compliance, and clear coordination across teams to deliver timely deployments and maintain physical infrastructure. My background includes EHS&S representation, purchasing and inventory management, Active Directory administration, and extensive hardware diagnostics and tooling experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Data Center Operations Analyst

Kforce / Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Mar 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 7 months)

Served as Device42 superuser and data analyst supporting asset and configuration management, managed purchasing/inventory for data center equipment, and coordinated server deployments and physical infrastructure operations.

Device42 Asset Management Inventory Management Access Control Rack And Stack Configuration Management

IT Support Specialist

Elite Surgical Affiliates

Mar 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Supported desktops, laptops, printers and network hardware across multiple facilities, deployed IT assets, managed Active Directory accounts, and maintained asset management and backups.

Active Directory Desktop Support Asset Management Backup Troubleshooting User Support

Data Analyst / Accession

ESA Toxicology LLC

Aug 2017 - Mar 2018 (7 months)

Entered and verified medical sample data in laboratory databases, ensuring data accuracy and completeness for lab processing and chain-of-custody workflows.

Data Entry Laboratory Information Systems Data Verification Quality Control Chain Of Custody Attention To Detail Database Management

Order Specialist

Diamond A Manufacturing

Jan 2017 - Jul 2017 (6 months)

Managed incoming material orders and coordinated production schedules to ensure timely welding and shipping to meet vendor deadlines.

Order Management Production Scheduling Logistics Supply Chain

IT Support Specialist / Power Project Lead

PSS Pipeline Supply and Service

Jul 2016 - Nov 2016 (4 months)

Provided IT support for office build-outs, supervised installation of IT and electrical systems per blueprints, and managed legacy phone system removal and new infrastructure deployment.

Electrical Systems Deployment

IT Support Specialist

Avatar Computer Solutions

Feb 2016 - May 2016 (3 months)

Performed maintenance and upgrades on workstations, laptops, and servers, verified backups, and assisted with IT equipment relocations.

Workstation Maintenance Servers Backup IT Relocation Troubleshooting HelpDesk+

Systems Support Specialist

Houston Firefighters’ Relief and Retirement Fund

Nov 2007 - Jan 2016 (8 years 2 months)

Supported HP ProLiant servers, C7000 enclosures and VMware environments, administered Windows Server systems, managed backups and asset systems, and oversaw EHS&S compliance.

ProLiant VMWare Windows Server Arcserve Asset Management EHS

Build Team Lead / Project Lead

Icon Information Consultants / HP Data Center

Aug 2004 - Nov 2007 (3 years 3 months)

Managed build-out projects for HP ProLiant and HP UX servers, installed KVM consoles, SAN switches and C-Class blade enclosures, and performed hardware support and firmware updates.

ProLiant SAN Switching KVM Firmware Rack And Stack Project Management Hardware

Build Team Lead / Project Lead

CORESTAFF Services / HP Data Center

Sep 2003 - Aug 2004 (11 months)

Oversaw large-scale data center builds, deployed HP ProLiant and HP UX servers, and managed system upgrades and component-level support to ensure hardware reliability.

ProLiant Component Level Repair

Lab Manager / R&D Technician

Compaq Computer Corporation

Mar 1989 - Mar 2003 (14 years)

Managed R&D lab operations and data center platforms for desktop, laptop, and server products, assisted engineers with testing, and performed component-level troubleshooting and customer support.

Engineering Support Customer Technical Support