PJ Byrne

Cloud Infrastructure | Supply Chain Systems | Data Center Operations

Bahrain  +973-3510-1356 pjbyrne92@email.com 

Results-oriented professional with a strong foundation in data center supply chain management and a background in Logistics, specializing in Data Center Infrastructure Operations and Oil & Gas Construction environments. Adept at navigating ERP systems and leveraging cutting-edge technologies, I excel in overseeing strategic logistics for critical infrastructure components, building strategic relationships with contractors and suppliers, and utilizing advanced business reporting and inventory management systems in the dynamic IT landscape.

My focus on meticulous analysis and data-driven insights allows me to continuously optimize operational efficiency and achieve substantial cost savings within data center operations. As a critical thinker with a keen eye for detail, I thrive on dissecting complex challenges and crafting innovative solutions. Proven ability to adapt swiftly to new teams, projects, and evolving environments, excelling under high-pressure scenarios.

My analytical mindset drives the identification of opportunities for process enhancement, resulting in streamlined workflows and heightened productivity. Committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends, I am continuously enhancing my proficiency in cloud computing. Eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to innovative projects, I am open to new opportunities that align with my passion for advancing technology and making meaningful contributions to the IT sector.

Experience

  Logistics Systems Specialist

  |   Bahrain
 July 2018 - Present

Responsibilities:

  • Manage inventory lifecycle of servers, networks, and build spare parts across 3 Mission Critical Data Centers.
  • Design and implement optimized storage solutions for efficient and convenient retrieval of parts by teams for critical activities.
  • Collaborate with global teams to streamline standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Work with in-house software teams to optimize current tools and automate/streamline tasks.
  • Travel to other regions to support new build teams and processes.
  • Manage and track critical spares for Data Center Engineering (generators, AHUs, etc.).
  • Utilize data to investigate and resolve issues related to availability of spares, stock accuracy, and cycle count discrepancies.
  • Work with software development teams to improve automation and streamline manual tasks.
  • Interview and onboard new hires from multiple regions.
  • Contribute to the creation of global training modules and process documents for new regions.
  • Onboard new vendors for site access.
  • Collaborate with customers to integrate processes and resolve issues.
  • Manage high-volume paperwork and collaborate with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
  • Detect and resolve complex issues related to business direction and operations.

  Project Coordinator

  |  Oil Refinery Expansion Project  |    Khurais, Saudi Arabia
 April 2017 - June 2018

Responsibilities:

  • Worked closely with commercial and procurement dept to source suitable plant & equipment (generators, welding machines, cranes, trucks etc) vendors.
  • Met with potential suppliers to assess their ability to comply with Aramco standards.
  • Created and sustained good working relationships with vendors to improve operational efficiency and achieve cost savings.
  • Monitored, tracked and controlled all light/heavy/test equipment utilized across the project through various platforms.
  • Identified and worked to remove barriers to successful completion of the overall project, with particular emphasis on resolving issues with subcontractors and vendors.

  Logistics & Civils Vendor Coordinator

|  SCADA Project  |   Hawiyah, Saudi Arabia
April 2016 - April 2017

Responsibilities:

  • Management of logistical operations.
  • Met with potential suppliers to assess their ability to comply with Aramco standards.
  • Procured suitable vendors of plant & equipment to meet requirements of construction teams across the project.
  • Managed civils contractor to a production schedule.
  • Arrange periodic quality inspections and audits of civils contractor.
  • Coordinated the pickup, delivery and unloading of SCADA housing units (4 ton) on a daily basis to meet the schedule demands.
  • Guided supply process improvements with suppliers, resulting in elimination of redundant activities and fueling more effective processes and procedures.
  • Built professional rapport with suppliers to ensure favorable business transactions and timely mobilization of equipment/services.
  • Maintained cross-cultural communication between suppliers, clients, and internal departments.
  • Proportionately assigned heavy plant & equipment to multiple teams over vast number of oil well locations.
  • Tracked & monitored 50+ heavy vehicles and operators, over vast locations, through use of various methods and software platforms
  • Coordinated international shipments with suppliers and internal departments.
  • Streamlined supply chain/transportation processes to ensure transparency and maximized operational efficiency.

Education

National University of Ireland | Galway, Ireland

September 2012 - May 2015
Bachelor of Commerce with Information Systems
2nd Class Honours

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology | Galway, Ireland

September 2010 - May 2011
Construction Economics & Quantity Surveying (Completed 1 year)

Villers School | Limerick, Ireland

September 2006 - May 2010

Leaving Certificate

Skills

  • Project Management

  • Process Improvement

  • ERP and supply chain software

  • Data Analysis

  • Vendor and Contractor relationship management

  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

  • Leadership

  • Communication

Certifications

Interests

I am an avid fitness enthusiast who indulges in a variety of activities such as Yoga, Hiking, Mixed Martial Arts, Dragon Boat Racing and Weightlifting.

When not testing my physical limits, I enjoy testing my mental limits in reading books about complex subjects such as Quantum Physics, Computing and Astronomy. I'm a keen learner in areas such as Web Development, and spend a large amount of time learning skills in and exploring the latest cloud computing technology.