Matthew Dreher

Experienced Data Center Engineer and Manager with 30+ years of success leading enterprise infrastructure teams in high-availability environments. Expert in data center strategy, consolidation, hardware lifecycle management, power and cooling systems, and SLA-driven performance. Proven leader across multi-site operations in NJ and NY.

Travel is NOT an issue; I have commuted consistently from Pennsylvania to New Jersey and Pennsylvania to New York for over 20 years in support of enterprise data center operations.

Senior Data Center Technician - TPICAP - Jersey City, NJ

(2022-01 - 2025-05)

• Managed consolidation and buildout of 4 enterprise data centers, reducing operational costs by 20%.
• Supervised vendors and contractors to maintain project alignment with enterprise standards.
• Led infrastructure upgrades including structured cabling, rack design, and power systems.
• Maintained CRAC units, UPS systems, PDUs, and communication room integrity.
• Designed deployment plans based on stakeholder requirements and industry standards.
• Oversaw IT asset lifecycle including procurement, inventory, and decommissioning.
• Drove major data center consolidation efforts, improving space and energy efficiency.

Lead Data Center Technician / Operator - Randstad @ JPMorgan Chase - Carlstadt, NJ

(2013-01 - 2022-01)

• Installed and decommissioned hardware including servers, storage, and network devices.
• Directed rack & stack, structured cabling, and patch management across enterprise locations.
• Managed 1,000+ assets with DCIM tools ensuring accuracy in real-time tracking.
• Handled 150+ tickets per month, exceeding SLA targets consistently.
• Mentored site technicians and enforced quality assurance and turnover protocols.
• Acted as Senior Data Center Engineer providing technical leadership across daily operations and infrastructure initiatives.
• Led and mentored 1 direct report ensuring alignment with operational standards and task execution.
• Reported directly to Global Data Center Manager providing status updates and escalation support.
• Coordinated cross-team efforts to maintain high availability and SLA compliance.
• Served as escalation point for critical incidents and root cause analysis.
• Served as Shift Lead for over 10 years overseeing 4–6 technicians per shift in a 24/7 environment.
• Directed daily operations including ticket management workload distribution and escalation handling.
• Ensured adherence to SLA targets operational procedures and quality standards.
• Led rack and stack cabling and infrastructure deployments.
• Trained and mentored junior staff improving team efficiency and response times.
• Acted as primary point of contact for incident response and operational decisions.

Private - United States Army - Fort Carson, CO

(1990-07 - 1991-03)

• Developed discipline, precision, and teamwork in structured military operations.

High School Diploma - Babylon Jr./Sr. High School (1990-06)