Odai Abuzalata
About Odai Abuzalata
Odai Abuzalata is a Senior Systems and Datacenter Engineer with extensive experience in data center design and management. He has worked in various engineering roles across Jordan and Saudi Arabia, specializing in power, cooling, and connectivity design.
Current Role as Senior Systems and Datacenter Engineer
Currently, Odai Abuzalata holds the position of Senior Systems and Datacenter Engineer at a confidential organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has been in this role since 2021. His responsibilities include designing and implementing Veeam Backup and Replication solutions, as well as configuring Cisco UCS Manager and CIMC for UCS servers. His expertise in data center environments contributes to the effective management of systems and infrastructure.
Previous Experience in Engineering Roles
Odai Abuzalata has a diverse background in engineering roles. He worked at SAM Engineering & Trade Co. as a BMS Projects Engineer from 2015 to 2016 in Amman, Jordan. He then transitioned to Umniah, where he served as a Power and Environmental Engineer from 2016 to 2019. Following this, he joined Estarta Solutions as a Datacenter Server Virtualization Engineer from 2021 to 2022, also in Amman. His roles have equipped him with a broad understanding of data center operations and engineering principles.
Educational Background in Engineering
Odai Abuzalata studied at the University of Jordan, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from 2010 to 2015. Prior to this, he completed his high school education at Al Jamaa Secondary School, focusing on the Scientific Branch from 2008 to 2010. His educational foundation has provided him with the technical skills necessary for his engineering career.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Odai Abuzalata possesses extensive technical skills relevant to data center engineering. He specializes in power, cooling, and connectivity design and sizing for data centers. He has implemented VXLAN EVPN MP-BGP in data center environments and conducts site surveys to prepare infrastructure for clients. His knowledge extends to storage protocols including FC, FCoE, iSCSI, SMB, and NFS, as well as intermediate knowledge in ACI and SDS HCI solutions like Nutanix and vSAN.
Certifications and Professional Development
Odai Abuzalata holds a CCIE Data Center certification, number 66960, which signifies his advanced expertise in data center technologies. This certification complements his practical experience and enhances his qualifications in the field. He also utilizes software tools such as Visio and SketchUp for designing data centers, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development and technical proficiency.