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Aurelle Hardeman

Project Manager  ·  Data Center Technician  ·  Reconfigurations & Decommissions Lead

Linux AI Platform Diagnostics Network & Capacity Team AWS · GCP · Azure Special Projects

Strategic project leadership grounded in deep technical execution — from AI platform diagnostics and network topology to capacity planning and data center decommissioning.

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About Me

With 4+ years of experience as a Data Center Technician at Google, I've built a track record of leading projects from the ground up — driving reconfigurations, decommissions, and special initiatives across national and international sites while bringing deep technical expertise in AI diagnostics, network topology, and capacity planning to every assignment.

At Google, I lead reconfigurations and decommissioning projects while serving on a specialized team responsible for both network topology planning and infrastructure capacity audits.

From structured cabling and rack builds to switch configurations and capacity forecasting, my hands-on infrastructure experience informs every strategy, timeline, and stakeholder decision I drive.

4+
Years in Project Management
DC
Data Center Technician at Google
3+
Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Global
Special Projects & Program Scale
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Core Skills

Project & Operations
Project PlanningRisk Management Process OptimizationAgile & Scrum Strategic PlanningWorkflow Management Product LaunchOperational Oversight
Data Center Operations
ReconfigurationsDecommissioning Server Rack BuildsStructured Cabling Fiber & Copper RunsAsset Management Hardware DiagnosticsSpecial Projects
Network & Capacity
Network Topology PlanningPatch Panel Management Switch ConfigurationRouter Configuration Capacity AuditsInfrastructure Forecasting Rack Topology Design
AI & Cloud Platforms
AI Platform DiagnosticsML Infrastructure AWSGoogle Cloud (GCP) Microsoft AzureSystem Migrations ITSM / ServiceNow
Technical
Linux / BashPython SQLJavaScript GitHubData Analysis QA TestingExcel
Compliance & People
HIPAAOSHA EHS ProgramsStakeholder Engagement Cross-Functional LeadershipTraining & Development Vendor Management
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Technical Stack

As a Data Center Technician and Reconfigurations Lead at Google, I work daily in Linux environments diagnosing AI and ML platforms, planning network topology, running capacity audits, and executing special projects.

linux-diagnostics.sh
aurelle@gdc ~$ uname -a
Linux gdc-node-04 5.15.0 #1 SMP x86_64 GNU/Linux
aurelle@gdc ~$ systemctl status ml-runtime
● ml-runtime  Active: running (2h 14m)
aurelle@gdc ~$ dmesg | grep -i error
[ OK ] No critical errors detected
aurelle@gdc ~$ 
ai-platform-check.py
aurelle@gdc ~$ python3 platform_check.py
✓ GPU cluster  — Healthy (8/8 nodes)
✓ ML runtime  — v4.2.1 operational
✓ Inference API  — Responding (12ms)
✓ Training queue  — Nominal
  # All systems nominal.
aurelle@gdc ~$ 
network-topology.sh
aurelle@gdc ~$ ./run_topology_audit.sh
✓ Patch panels  — Labeled & mapped
✓ Fiber runs  — Continuity verified
✓ Copper runs  — No signal loss
✓ Switch configs  — Pushed & confirmed
✓ Rack topology  — Diagram updated
aurelle@gdc ~$ 
capacity-audit.py
aurelle@gdc ~$ python3 capacity_audit.py --zone A
✓ Rack utilization  — 78% (within threshold)
✓ Power capacity  — Headroom confirmed
✓ Cooling load  — Balanced
✓ Growth forecast  — Q3 expansion ready
  # Audit complete. Report logged.
aurelle@gdc ~$ 
cloud-infra-status.sh — AWS · GCP · Azure
## AWS
$ aws ec2 describe-instances
✓ EC2 instances active
✓ IAM roles verified
✓ S3 buckets accessible
  # Region: us-east-1
## GCP
$ gcloud compute instances list
✓ Compute Engine running
✓ BigQuery datasets OK
✓ GKE cluster healthy
  # Project: gdc-prod-core
## Azure
$ az vm list --output table
✓ Virtual machines running
✓ Azure AD synced
✓ Monitor alerts: clear
  # Subscription: enterprise
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Work Experience

Data Center Technician Google 2022 – Present
Reconfigurations & Decommissions Lead  ·  Network & Capacity Team  ·  Special Projects
Reconfigurations Lead Decommissions Lead Network & Capacity Team Special Projects Team
Network & Capacity
  • Serve on a specialized team responsible for both network topology planning and infrastructure capacity audits — mapping rack layouts, planning fiber and copper cable runs, configuring switches and routers, and forecasting growth to ensure the data center scales without disruption.
  • Execute end-to-end patch panel management and structured cabling across builds, ensuring clean, documented, and audit-ready network infrastructure.
  • Conduct capacity audits across data center zones, evaluating rack utilization, power headroom, and cooling load to inform infrastructure expansion decisions.
Reconfigurations, Decommissions & Special Projects
  • Lead reconfigurations and decommissioning projects — coordinating technical teams, managing equipment logistics, and ensuring zero-disruption transitions for live environments.
  • Selected for a special projects team to execute high-complexity, cross-functional initiatives that fall outside standard operational scope.
  • Spearhead global initiatives, independently scaling projects from a single site to multiple national and international locations, driving process standardization across teams.
AI Platform & Infrastructure
  • Diagnose and maintain AI and machine learning platforms across large-scale data center infrastructure using Linux-based tools and cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Lead server rack relocation projects — overseeing technical configurations, structured cabling, and hardware installations to enhance efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Managed Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs end-to-end, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards across multiple buildings and floors.
  • Orchestrated the Briotix Ergonomics program, leading third-party coordination and fully utilizing expert recommendations to enhance workplace efficiency.
Freelance Data Analyst Independent 2021
  • Collaborated across technical teams and stakeholders to drive innovation, streamline workflows, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
  • Evaluated software performance metrics, identifying functionality gaps and optimizing system efficiency.
  • Facilitated technical training programs to boost advanced software adoption across teams.
Medical Assistant, PSS & Admin Baylor Scott and White 2019 – 2021
  • Evaluated patient data in collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance diagnostic accuracy and optimize treatment planning.
  • Led policy enhancements and process improvements by identifying operational bottlenecks organization-wide.
Medical Aide Carma Health 2018 – 2019
  • Resolved high-level IT system inefficiencies for healthcare providers, implementing targeted solutions to optimize functionality.
  • Deployed cost-saving procurement strategies, reducing operational expenses by 3% annually.
Medical Aide Addison Group 2018
  • Spearheaded QA and regulatory compliance projects (HIPAA, JCAHO, OSHA) — driving a 20% improvement in patient satisfaction and reducing monthly overhead by 12%.
Phlebotomist & Patient Receptionist ST. David's South – Outpatient Clinic 2017
  • Coordinated daily operations to streamline specimen processing for 50+ patients per day, improving procedural accuracy.
  • Managed data integrity and patient demographics in EMR system (Meditech), ensuring full compliance.
Education & Certifications
B.S. Cybersecurity & Info Assurance — WGU (In Progress) ServiceNow CSA / ITSM / CAD — 2022 Google Project Management Google IT Support IBM Cybersecurity Analyst CS50 Introduction to Computer Science FreeCodeCamp — Responsive Web Design — 2022
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Let's Connect

Open to opportunities where technical depth meets strategic leadership.

✉ Email ah@aurellehardeman.com ✆ Phone (430) 280-1436 in LinkedIn aurellehardeman ◈ Location Dallas–Fort Worth, TX