Tig Amare

To secure a Critical Operations Engineer position where I can leverage my experience in data center, civil design, HVAC systems, project management, and technical systems (including software development and controls troubleshooting) to support advanced manufacturing operations.

Critical Operations Engineer - RIOT Platforms Inc. - Rockdale, Texas

(2026-03)

• Monitor and maintain mission-critical infrastructure, including liquid cooling systems (CDUs, cold plates, and manifolds)
• Power distribution (UPS, generators, PDUs, RPPs), and facility operations in a 24/7 environment
• Ensuring maximum uptime and reliability for multi-megawatt AI/HPC deployments
• Assisting in evaluating projects and verifying justifications; supported plant processing equipment maintenance

Facilities Engineer (part-time) - Moody Center - Austin, Texas

(2024-09)

• Managed HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems (BAS) for a 15,000+ capacity venue, ensuring operational efficiency during high-traffic events
• Coordinated preventative maintenance programs for plant support equipment, including chillers, compressed air systems, and exhaust fans
• Troubleshot alarms and monitored performance for facilities-related data systems; supported safety and environmental compliance
• Collaborated with vendors for maintenance services, including plumbing, roll-up doors, and cleaning

Designer - Suburban Consulting Engineers - Alpharetta, Georgia

(2023-06 - 2024-09)

• Contributed to civil engineering projects, focusing on design and drafting using AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Collaborated on infrastructure designs, including water/wastewater systems and road corridors

Civil Designer (Internship) - Pond & Company - Atlanta, Georgia

(2023-02 - 2023-04)

• Assisted in civil design tasks, including stormwater management calculations and construction drawings
• Supported surface analysis and drainage area mapping for project development

Founder & Manager - Axum Hills LLC - Austin, Texas

(2020-05 - 2023-02)

• Managed digital asset operations by generating and validating transactions on blockchain networks to create cryptocurrency units
• Handled technical systems management, including data monitoring and troubleshooting; freelanced in Civil CAD design for water/wastewater and road projects

CAD Technician - Atwell, LLC - Austin, Texas

(2019-06 - 2020-03)

• Drafted civil projects using AutoCAD Civil 3D, including water/wastewater systems, road designs (corridors), and utility plans

Full-Stack Software Developer Bootcamp - Software Development - Austin Community College (2025-08)

A.A.S. Degree - Architectural & Engineering Computer Aided Design – Civil Specialty - Austin Community College (2019-12)

Certificate - Heating, Ventilating, & Air-Conditioning/Refrigeration - Austin Career Institute (2017-12)

Coursework - Manufacturing & Industrial Management / Engineering Technology - Tarleton State University (2019 - 2022)