Majid Syed
About Majid Syed
Majid Syed is a Data Center Technician II at CoreSite in the Greater Chicago Area, with extensive experience in data center, networking, hardware support, and technical support roles.
Company
Majid Syed currently holds positions at two companies. He is a Data Center Engineer at CenturyLink, a telecommunications company known for its technology services and network infrastructure. Additionally, he works as a Data Center Technician II at CoreSite in the Greater Chicago Area, a data center and interconnection solutions provider.
Title
Majid Syed is a Data Center Technician II at CoreSite and a Data Center Engineer at CenturyLink. His roles involve technical support and management of data center operations where he ensures efficient and accurate device installation and decommissioning.
Professional Background and Experience
Majid Syed has a rich professional background with over five years of experience in data-center, networking, hardware support, and technical support roles. He has held positions such as Technical Support Engineer II at Vbrick and Server Support Engineer/Data Center Engineer at Datapipe. His earlier career includes roles as Network Deployment Engineer at HP ECS, Desktop Support Engineer at Project Design Services, Inc., and Document Analyst roles at Allstate and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Education and Expertise
Majid Syed holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services from DePaul University. His expertise spans across multiple areas including data-center operations, networking, hardware support, and technical support. He is skilled in coordinating tasks related to the installation and decommissioning of devices, implementing cable runs, and maintaining and auditing data center devices.
Roles and Responsibilities
In his current roles, Majid Syed works on multiple data center projects to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient completion. He coordinates with team members and third-party contractors for device installation. He also implements cable runs for SMF, MMF, and Copper Cables. Additionally, he conducts visual audits, inspects device rows, and maintains Open DCIM. His responsibilities also include maintaining packages from the shipping department and participating in off-peak maintenance activities.