Justin Weathersbee
About Justin Weathersbee
Justin Weathersbee is a Senior Data Center Technician with extensive experience in IT support and network administration. He has worked in various roles across multiple companies, including the United States Air Force, and currently serves at MacStadium, where he manages data center operations and infrastructure.
Current Role at MacStadium
Justin Weathersbee serves as a Senior Data Center Technician at MacStadium, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for deploying servers into the Data Center environment, managing Layer 1 network infrastructure, and performing hardware upgrades and troubleshooting. He oversees the installation of new equipment and monitors network performance to enhance customer connectivity and scalability. Additionally, he coordinates staff schedules to ensure operational continuity and adherence to service level agreements (SLAs).
Professional Experience in IT Support
Justin has a diverse background in IT support roles across various organizations. He worked as an IT Support Specialist at MGM Resorts International for three months in 2007. Prior to that, he served as a Network Administrator at National Airlines from 1999 to 2002. He also held the position of Surveillance Operator at New York-New York Hotel & Casino for four years, from 2003 to 2007. His experience includes troubleshooting hardware and software issues for clients and providing technical support in high-pressure environments.
Military Background and Technical Training
Justin Weathersbee has a solid foundation in technical training from his time in the United States Air Force, where he worked as an Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems Journeyman from 1992 to 1997. He completed studies in Aircraft Electrical & Environmental Systems at CCSN and Industrial Electronics Technology at CCAF. His education also includes General Studies at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. This combination of military training and formal education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his current role in data center operations.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current position, Justin is involved in various technical responsibilities, including the physical build-out of Data Center infrastructure. He performs tasks such as Rack/Stack assembly, low voltage cabling installation, and infrastructure testing. He supports a range of hardware, including Mac Minis, MacPros, and HP blade centers. Additionally, he assists in the deployment of server host images and ensures that company assets are protected and accounted for at all times.