Adrian Tafolla
San Diego
Summary
Entry-level Data Center Technician with a strong foundation in mission-critical systems, preventive maintenance, and technical troubleshooting, gained through U.S. Navy engineering training and manufacturer certifications (Rolls-Royce, MTU, Cummins, Steyr). Experienced in diesel generator systems, fuel and cooling systems, SOP-driven maintenance, and documentation control, with a safety-focused mindset and proven ability to support uptime, reliability, and compliance in high-availability environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enginemen
US Navy
San Diego
08.2019 - 03.2026
- Completed U.S. Navy Engineering Plant Technician training for the LCS Independence-variant propulsion and auxiliary systems, covering gas turbine and diesel engine operation, fuel and lube oil systems, plant monitoring, casualty response, and preventive maintenance in a mission-critical maritime environment.
- Certified technician on Cummins and Steyr 780B diesel engines, with hands-on experience in diesel generator operation, fuel/lube oil and cooling systems, fault diagnostics, and preventive maintenance, directly supporting backup power reliability.
- Completed Rolls-Royce / MTU engine systems training covering 396TBx4 engine design and function, oil and fuel system operation, fluids and lubricants specifications, and QL1 preventive maintenance, with hands-on troubleshooting and documentation control in a regulated, mission-critical environment.
- Completed formal Rolls-Royce technical training focused on 8000Mx0-CM1 preventive maintenance, SOP-driven troubleshooting, and documentation accuracy in a mission-critical environment, reinforcing reliability, safety, and equipment uptime principles applicable to data center operations.
- Completed U.S. Navy training in oil pollution abatement equipment operation and maintenance, with hands-on experience in spill detection, containment, response, cleanup procedures, fluid handling, and environmental compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School
Ardmore, OK05.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OKSkills
- Engine Repair
- Preventive Maintenance
- Safety Testing
- Parts Installation
- System Inspection
- Safety Optimization
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Technical Communication
- Hands-On Training
- Training and Development
- Training and Mentoring
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership
- Goal-Oriented
- Record keeping
Affiliations
- x2 Navy Achievement Medal
- x2 Good Conduct medal
- x2 Good Conduct medal
Certification
- 780B CUMMINS AND STEYR DIESEL ENGINES TECHNICIAN
- MTU 396Tbx4/TCx4/TEx4 CM1/M
- MTU 8000Mx0-Mx1 CM1/M
- U01A LCS-2 (INDEPENDENCE VARIANT) ENGINEERING PLANT TECHNICIAN
- OIL POLLUTION ABATEMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
- MTU 396Tbx4/TCx4/TEx4 CM1/M
- MTU 8000Mx0-Mx1 CM1/M
- U01A LCS-2 (INDEPENDENCE VARIANT) ENGINEERING PLANT TECHNICIAN
- OIL POLLUTION ABATEMENT EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Timeline
Enginemen
US Navy
08.2019 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Ardmore High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Murray State College