ABISHEK Selva Kumar
Summary
Detail-oriented Data Center Infrastructure Operations (DCIO) Shift Engineer with 2.5+ years of experience in critical data center environments. Skilled in managing UPS, generators, LV electrical systems, and HVAC/CRAC operations. Expertise in shift management, vendor coordination, and executing safety protocols including MOP, SOP, EOP, PTW, and LOTO. Open to opportunities in data center operations across Europe and the Gulf.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
DCIO Shift Engineer
Digitus
01.2023 - Current
- Operate and monitor critical data center infrastructure during 24/7 shift operations, maintaining reliability, availability and safety.
- Monitor UPS, generators, LV electrical panels, BMS/EPMS, HVAC/CRAC systems and critical equipment alarms.
- Responded to electrical, mechanical and BMS-related alarms, initiating troubleshooting and coordinating specialist/vendor support to resolve issues promptly.
- Supported generator testing, UPS testing, and electrical switching, facilitating safe isolation and restoration activities in line with approved MOP/SOP/EOP procedures.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, operational checks and preventive maintenance activities in accordance with approved procedures.
- Coordinate with maintenance contractors and specialist teams during PPM, corrective maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
- Follow PTW, LOTO, electrical safety and critical-environment procedures before and during maintenance activities.
- Maintained accurate shift logs, equipment status updates, incident reports, handover notes and maintenance records, ensuring clear communication and documentation for operational continuity.
- Support emergency response activities and escalate abnormal conditions promptly to relevant stakeholders.
Line Team Leader, Circuit Breaker Production
Schneider Electric
Chennai
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised production-line activities for circuit breaker manufacturing, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
- Coordinated team members and monitored production activities to swiftly resolve line-level issues, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Performed quality checks and ensured compliance with production procedures and workplace safety standards.
- Engaged with electrical products and manufacturing processes, developing practical electrical and team-leadership skills.
Education
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Morning Star Polytechnic College
ChunkankadaiSkills
- Data Center Infrastructure Operations
- BMS / EPMS Monitoring
- UPS systems
- HVAC / CRAC Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- LV Panels / ACB / MCCB
- ATS / AMF Systems
- Facilities monitoring
- Maintenance strategies
- Work permits
- Lockout/tagout
- Shift reporting
Certification
The extra ordinary support in ensuring the network stability & availability during the recent national crisis in Al Qudra.
Current Location
- DCIO Shift Engineer
- Data Center Operations Engineer
- Critical Facilities Engineer
Technical Exposure
- DCIO Shift Engineer
- Data Center Operations Engineer
- Critical Facilities Engineer
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Driving license
Dubai manual transmission driving license
Timeline
DCIO Shift Engineer
Digitus
01.2023 - Current
Line Team Leader, Circuit Breaker Production
Schneider Electric
01.2022 - 01.2023
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)
Morning Star Polytechnic College