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Inside Data Centre PodcastAsh Gupta & Dave Misra: Galaxy Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Ash Gupta and Dave Misra, Co-Founders of Galaxy Data Centres.They share their journeys into the sector, the founding story of Galaxy, and how the data centre landscape is shifting in response to AI and growing power demands.The conversation dives deep into energy efficiency, microgrids, and the unprecedented capital investment now flowing into digital infrastructure.Key Topics:The origins of Galaxy Data Centres and their energy-first approach since 2018How the focus...
2025-08-0838 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastData Centre News & GPU's - Episode 3Send us a textWe are back with another episode of Data Centre News & GPU's. Andy Davis is once again joined by Ben Baldieri to talk about the latest news in the GPU and Data Centre market.Andy and Ben explore recent developments and predictions around sovereign AI, hyperscaler CapEx shifts, and the evolving dynamics of global data centre growth.The conversation uncovers critical insights into the future of AI infrastructure, regional investments, and how latency demands are driving the rise of edge computing.Key Topics:Sovereign AI strategies reshaping...
2025-08-0549 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! Datacloud Global Congress Unplugged: Behind this Record-Breaking YearSend us a textIt's our final edition on the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Global Congress, Cannes 2025!Our hosts, Andy Davis and Rory Flashman, are joined by Annabel Helm, Managing Director of Datacloud (techoraco), and Lex Coors, Chief Data Centre Technology and Engineering Officer at Digital Realty and President at EUDCA, to celebrate the final day at the three-day event! From the foundation of organisation, researching speakers and adapting to quick changes, this episode highlights the success of the event, with 45% more people joining the conversation than last year, and 12,000 data centre representatives...
2025-08-0122 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! Building pathways: Celebrating women in the digital infrastructureSend us a textIt’s the penultimate episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast from Datacloud Global Congress 2025,Cannes!Hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Lizzy McDowell, Marketing Director at Kao Data, and Libby Milne, Project Manager at Buro Four, to discuss their latest partnership in launching the ‘Critical Careers’ campaign, highlighting stories, experiences and contributions from women across the digital infrastructure sector.It’s all about the community and diversity of women. This episode is all about sharing knowledge, creating equal opportunities, and creating more role models for the wome...
2025-07-2918 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJim Hart, CEO BCS Consultancy: Data Centre Trends 2025Send us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Jim Hart, CEO of BCS Consultancy.Jim returns to the show to share the latest insights from BCS’s 2025 Summer Report a data-rich snapshot of where the data centre industry is heading. Together, they explore the accelerating demand for AI-ready infrastructure, the widening skills gap, and the urgent need for smarter communication across the sector.Key Topics:Why data centre demand continues to outpace supply and what that means for growth.The reality behind AI...
2025-07-2530 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! Talent, Industry Growth, and How We Are Giving Back in Data CentresSend us a textIn this latest episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, our hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by Gary Watson, Country Manager & Company Director (Ireland) at Keppel Data Centres, and Susan Anderson, Managing Director of The Brand Marquee, to discuss the growth of the data centre market in various regions, including Ireland, and how we can communicate with the industry to bring more excitement and education to the landscape.Gary and Susan speak more on how bringing in new talents helps to change the narrative of the large public...
2025-07-2220 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! Lessons Learnt for Startups in the Digital LandscapeSend us a textWhat does it take to start a business in the digital infrastructure sector? Joining hosts Andy Davis and Rory Flashman for a new episode of the Inside Data Centre podcast are two pioneering founders; David Mitchell, CEO and Founder of XYZ Reality, and Alexander Goodall, CEO and Founder of Xela Energy.From navigating the challenges in rapid scaling to meet the needs of the industry, Alexander and David share their experience in building trust with customers to buy into the solutions and taking the risk to gain a greater reward. The...
2025-07-1819 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! Niche to Notable: Tackling Burnout and Boosting Innovation in TechSend us a textAndy Davis and Rory Flashman are joined by special guests Adam Gibson, VP of DC Partnerships at Baxtel, and Lauren Ryder, CEO at Leading Edge Global, for another episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast at Datacloud Cloud Global Congress, Cannes.This episode explores topics from the talent industry, and how diversity of thought – from across multiple industries – can create more innovative solutions, the growing challenges of burn out, and various communities are coming together in the industry to support and build each other up.Going from a niche indu...
2025-07-1518 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive in Cannes! From Wall-E to Net Zero: Sustainability and the Storytelling Future of Data CentresSend us a textWe're back with the Datacloud Power Hour in Cannes, France!Andy Davis and co-host, Rory Flashman, is joined by Nick Ewing, Managing Director at EfficiencyIT, and George Britton-Read, Chief Operating Officer at Northshore, to discuss how data centre infrastructures can reach their goals of sustainability, and how we can change the narrative for the next talent.“There are so many stories about where data centres and the role of data centres in what’s going on in the world for the last few years, where incredible things have happened. Peop...
2025-07-0820 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive from Datacloud Cannes: Bridging the Data Centre Skills GapSend us a textAndy Davis is live in Cannes, France, recording live from Datacloud Global Congress 2025!Bringing a co-host - Rory Flashman, Managing Director of Spa Communications - info the frame, this series of special podcasts is brought to you in collaboration with Datacloud Global Congress and Spa Communications, to talk all things data centres. Joined by guests, Holly Fenner, Head of Marketing and Communications at GeN+1, and Anna Rantala, Marketing Manager at BCS Consultancy, the episode discusses the skills gaps and the state of the industry from an upcoming talent perspective. T...
2025-07-0410 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastBuilding Together: Collaboration at EquinixSend us a textThis episode marks the first in a special series in partnership with Equinix. Host Andy Davis is joined by three members of the Equinix Global Construction Design & Delivery team:Hayley Godlieb, Senior Construction ManagerTomi Anyanwu, Director, Design DeliveryClaire Cullen, Director, Commercial ManagementTogether, they explore how teams across Equinix collaborate and share knowledge to deliver complex data centre projects successfully.Key Topics:How different functions within the Construction Design & Delivery teams work togetherReal-world challenges and how collaboration helped solve themHow diverse perspectives contribute to creativity and better decision-makingPersonal...
2025-07-0137 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive at Start Campus! Liz O'Sullivan & India Oliveira: A new generation of sustainable data centersSend us a textIt’s the final installment of a special Inside Data Centre podcast! Andy is joined by India Oliveria, Sustainability Lead at Start Campus, and Liz O’Sullivan, VP Strategy & Sustainability, Secure Power and Data Centre Business at Schneider Electric, in highlighting their collaboration to bring sustainability initiatives into their state-of-the-art data centre in Portugal. “We need to start looking at data centres as a key enabler of further decarbonisation and building sustainable data centres” – Liz O’Sullivan. This episode explores the effectiveness of the collaboration, looking at both supplying the infrastruct...
2025-06-2717 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive at Start Campus! Omer Wilson & Andrew Bradner: The AI and liquid cooling revolutionSend us a textAnother exclusive episode with Andy Davis and the Inside Data Centre Podcast live from Sines, Portugal! Host Andy Davis is joined by Omer Wilson, Chief Marketing Officer at Start Campus, and Andrew Bradner, General Manager, Cooling Business at Schneider Electric, to chat all things cooling in their new data centre facility in Sines, Portugal! The episode takes an overview of the industry in terms of cooling technologies, and how they are adopted and transformed into the industry. From regulation challenges, and energy efficiency and driving down PUE’s, Andrew and Omer tal...
2025-06-2021 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive at Start Campus! Rob Dunn & Pankaj Sharma: Building a foundation for sustainable AISend us a textAndy Davis is live in Sines, Portugal for an exclusive episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast! Joined by Pankaj Sharma, Executive Vice President, Data Centres, Networks & Services at Schneider Electric, and Robb Dunn, CEO at Start Campus, the episode discusses how this partnership is building the foundations of sustainable AI data centres in their new facility.The episode highlights the importance of collaboration in ensuring sustainability and efficiency to facilitate one of the largest data centre infrastructures in Europe, as well as their contribution to both Schneider Electric and Start...
2025-06-1312 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastDatacloud Global Congress 2025: 20 years of transforming Global Digital InfrastructureSend us a textIn this week’s of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Paige Reeves and Jessica Lang to preview one of the biggest events in the data centre calendar — the Data Cloud Global Congress, taking place in Cannes from June 3rd to 5th.Key Topics:What to expect at Data Cloud Global Congress 2025The themes and key discussions shaping this year’s agendaWho should attend and why this event is a must for anyone in the digital infrastructure spaceNetworking opportunities, new features, and what makes the Cannes settin...
2025-05-1323 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastData Centre Marketing Club - Cutting Through The NoiseSend us a textInside Data Centre Podcast – Data Centre Marketing Club: Cutting Through the NoiseIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by the co-founders of the Data Centre Marketing Club:Nicola HayesRory Flashman-WellsAdam NethersoleGiuseppe CaltabianoTogether, they discuss the creation of the Data Centre Marketing Club, its purpose, and why it’s a vital initiative for the data centre industry.Key Topics:Why the community was formed and the gap it aims to fillThe importance of marketing in shaping the futu...
2025-05-0231 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastKirk Offel, CEO Overwatch & Co-Founder DCAC: The Peoples ConferenceSend us a textIn this episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, Andy Davis is joined by Kirk Offel, CEO of Overwatch and Co-Founder of DCAC: The People’s Conference.They dive into the upcoming DCAC Europe Conference, taking place in Dublin on May 13th and 14th.Key Topics:How the idea for DCAC came about and the mission behind itWhat makes DCAC different from traditional data centre conferencesWhat attendees can expect from the Dublin eventHow to secure your tickets and be part of this unique experienceJoin us for a...
2025-04-2935 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastData Centre News & GPU's - Episode 2Send us a textData Centre News & GPUs – Episode 2Andy Davis and Ben Baldieri are back with the second episode of Data Centre News & GPUs, breaking down the biggest stories from the past month.In this episode, they discuss:NVIDIA GTC – What were the key takeaways?Microsoft – Separating fact from fiction in the latest rumorsNew data centre developments – The most important announcementsData centre events – Why are they bigger than ever?Predictions - What happens next?!…and much more....
2025-04-0446 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive at Kickstart 2025! The European Data Center landscape with Frank de Fremery & Lex Coors.Send us a textIn this special episode of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, recorded live at Kickstart 2025, Andy Davis and Pieter Schaap are joined by two industry leaders:Frank de Fremery, Data Center Consultant.Lex Coors, Chief Data Center Technology and Engineering Officer, Digital Realty.Together, they explore the key factors shaping the European data centre landscape and discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in the industry.Key Topics:Where to Build Next in...
2025-03-2135 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastLive at Kickstart 2025! The CEO Session with Bela Waldhauser and Doug Loewe.Send us a textThis is the first of three special episodes recorded live at Kickstart Europe 2025, in association with Soben and co-hosted by Pieter Schaap.In this episode, Andy and Pieter are joined by two industry leaders:Bela Waldhauser, CEO of TelehouseDoug Loewe, CEO of Kao DataTogether, they share insights into what we can expect from the data centre sector in 2025, including:✅ The hottest locations for data centre growth across Europe✅ How...
2025-02-2826 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastData Centre News & GPU's - Episode 1Send us a textData Centre News & GPUs – Episode 1Welcome to Data Centre News & GPUs, the new monthly podcast where Andy Davis & Ben Baldieri break down the latest developments in the world of data centres, GPUs, and AI infrastructure.In this episode, they dive into:NVIDIA – The latest moves from the GPU giant.Deepseek – What was that all about?Stargate – A closer look at this groundbreaking project.Paris AI Summit – Key takeaways from the event.LEAP 2025
2025-02-2136 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAndy Davis & Paul Hammer – Data Centre Club Nights: Time to empower the community.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Paul Hammer. We discuss our desire to reshape the networking and events space by creating an informal environment that is open for all.Paul shares his experience within the events space, and offers some inside views on how events are evolving within the data centre and tech spaces.Paul outlines his recent creation, Data & AI Nights, and we share our goals with the creation of Data Centre Club Nights.We both have a passion is the power of community and...
2024-03-0127 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAndy Davis & Paul Hammer: Data Centre ClubSend us a textIn this one off special episode Andy Davis talks Data Centre Club with Paul Hammer of Uptime Punks.Data Centre Club is a community created to enable collaboration across the data centre sector. Paul and Andy discuss why Andy started the club, where the inspiration came from, what he hopes to achieve, and the five rules of data centre club. The first rule of data centre club is you must tell everyone about data centre club.Join the club - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12007257/
2023-04-2434 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAndy Davis, Director DataX Connect: The inside view of the podcastSend us a textIn this weeks episode we turn the tables on Andy Davis. Rob Elder is the special guest host and he asks Andy about his experiences hosting the podcast over the previous two years.Like many others Andy fell into the data centre sector during his recruitment career and he hasn't looked back since. Andy outlines how the sector has changed and why he has become an advocate for all things data centres.Andy then outlines the story behind the podcast: why he made the decision to start the podcast...
2022-10-0341 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAndy Connor, Channel Director EMEA Subzero Engineering: A data driven approach to data centre efficiencySend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Andy Connor, Channel Director for EMEA at Subzero Engineering. Andy shares an insight to his career and a number of other discussion points within the data centre sector.Firstly Andy shares how he started his career and how he progressed to working in the data centre sector. Andy then shares his views on how the sector has changed across his career and the key learnings from his experience.Andy then discusses Subzero Engineering and how they are using a data driven approach...
2022-05-2040 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastBusiness Critical Solutions: Apprenticeships in the Data Centre sector.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by James Carmillet, Imogen Paton, and Dan Sheehan from Business Critical Solutions. We discuss the importance of apprenticeship schemes in the data centre sector.James outlines why BCS made the decision to invest in an apprenticeship scheme and how it has benefited them as an organisation. James outlines the process from how they find the candidates for the scheme to how they select who joins the scheme. We then speak with Imogen and Dan who are both currently working for BCS on the a...
2022-03-0438 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJon Eaves, Founder & CEO, Edge Centres: The World’s only Off-Grid Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jon Eaves, Founder & CEO of Edge Centres based in Australia. Jon gives a great insight to the Edge Data Centre sector.Jon explains how he started his career and how he has progressed to establishing his own Edge Data Centre platform across Australia. Edge Centres are a rapidly expanding edge data centre platform that has seen significant growth within their first 12 months. Jon explains how they have been able to expand so quickly and why they have targeted specific locations in Australia, a...
2022-02-2544 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAmy Young, Sales Director, Custodian Data Centres: Data Centres & DiversitySend us a textOn this episode I am joined by Amy Young, Sales Director at Custodian Data Centres. Amy gives a great insight to how she has developed a successful career in the data centre sector and also Custodian Data Centres as an organisation. Amy started her career in recruitment before developing a successful career in sales. We discuss how the skills learnt in recruitment were transferable to sales and how Amy found her way in to the world of data centres. We then discuss Custodian Data Centres who are going through a...
2022-02-1841 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastDan Pointon, Group CTO STT GDC: One of the fastest growing data centre providers.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Dan Pointon, Group CTO at ST Telemedia Global Data Centres. Dan is a leader within one of the fastest growing data centre providers in the world and he shares a great insight to his career and how STT GDC operate at such a rapid pace. Dan outlines how and why he started his career in electrical engineering and how his career has progressed to CTO level within an operator. Dan also offers some advice on how to make the move from a consultancy into a...
2022-02-1137 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJames Veness, Chief Customer Officer, Hickory Data Centres: Digital Infrastructure in AustraliaSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by James Veness, Chief Customer Officer at Hickory Data Centres. James shares an insight to his career, Hickory Data Centres, and the general picture of data centre development within Australia.James outlines how he has developed his career and how he made the transition from the UK to Australia and finally in to the data centre sector. James also shares is advice on the importance of developing relationships and his learnings across his career.Hickory Data Centres are experiencing rapid growth across Australia...
2022-02-0433 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJohn Booth, Carbon3IT Ltd: What is sustainability?Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by John Booth, a specialist data centre consultant at Carbon3IT Ltd. John has an excellent reputation within the sector and market leading knowledge on sustainability and how it impacts the data centre sector.John explains how he started his career in networking and how this resulted in a career in the data centre sector. John also shares his views on how the sector has changed during his career.We then discuss sustainability. John gives his views on exactly what sustainability is, why...
2022-01-2851 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAndrew Stevens, President & CEO CNet Training - Leaving a legacy to the data centre sectorSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Andrew Stevens, President & CEO of CNet training. Andrew is very passionate about the data centre sector and he leads a market leading company within training and education. First we discuss how Andrew started his career and why he created CNet training. Andrew outlines how training has evolved across his career and why organisations are now putting a much greater emphasis on investing in employee development.We then cover the Digital Futures Programme and how Andrew was instrumental in establishing this industry first ed...
2022-01-2141 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastPatrick Quirk, CTO Nautilus Data Technologies: Changing the Data Center environment.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Patrick Quirk, CTO Nautilus Data Technologies. Nautilus are on a quest to change the data centre environment and Patrick is leading the technological developments.Patrick outlines how he started his career in technology and why he made the decision to join Nautilus. He also offers some advice on how others can develop a successful career and progress to a leadership position.We then discuss Nautilus and the latest news from within the organisation. This includes the recent and future data centre developments...
2022-01-1437 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastThe Digital Futures Programme: Developing the future talent for the data centre sector.Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Mike Halliday from ALET, Mike Hook from LMG, and Candace Rose from UTC Heathrow. We discuss the recently established Digital Futures Programme, a data centre training programme specifically focussed on 14-19 year olds.Firstly we discuss why the Digital Futures Programme was established and how the idea came about. The programme enables young people to gain an insight and education into the data centre sector.We then cover what the programme entails and discuss a recent challenge day that enabled to s...
2021-12-1745 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastVlad-Gabriel Anghel, DCPRO Training: Developing the future generation of data centre talent.Send us a textOn this weeks episode I am joined by Vlad-Gabriel Anghel, Head of Product at DCPro Training. Vlad gives a great insight to the importance of training within the data centre sector.Firstly we discuss Vlad's career and how an interest in gaming and computers resulted in him studying computer science at university. Rather than following the normal route into software Vlad followed his passions and ended up in the world of data centres at DC Pro.We then discuss training in the data centre sector. What training is available...
2021-12-1033 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastChad Harris, Whinstone Data Centers: Building a 700MW Bitcoin Mining Data CenterSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Chad Harris, CEO of Whinstone Data Centers. Chad leads the team building North Americas single largest Bitcoin mining and hosting data center, based in Rockdale Texas.Chad is a serial entrepreneur and we discuss how his extensive career in business resulted in the creation of Whinstone Data Centers. Chad also shares some insight on why entrepreneurs have that innate drive to be successful.We then cover Whinstone Data Centres, how they were created, what they do, why the facility is different from...
2021-12-0336 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJoshua Au: Keeping the Digital Heart Pumping.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Joshua Au. Joshua has had an extensive career in the data centre sector and he is very passionate about improving the perception of the sector.First we discuss Joshua's career in the sector and how he has progressed to where he is today. Joshua is also the Singapore Chapter Lead for iMasons and therefore he has an excellent insight to the current trends within the region.We then discuss a number of key topics within the sector. Firstly we discuss the importance...
2021-11-2642 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastMike West, Digital Infrastructure Advisors Ltd: How secure is your data centre?Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Mike West, CEO at Digital Infrastructure Advisors Ltd. Mike shares his insight on the data centre sector and his views on the importance of cyber security as the sector expands.Mike spent a number of years developing a company that specialised in the data centre sector. We discuss how he achieved the success and why learning and development was such a key component of the company.Mike now runs a specialist data centre consultancy, DIAL, that advises a number of companies within...
2021-11-1933 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAngel Say, Resolve: Virtual Reality in Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Angel Say, CEO at Resolve. Angel shares his insight on the use of Virtual Reality in the data centre sector.Angel started his career in the robotics sector before a victory in a hackathon sparked the idea to establish Resolve. Resolve is now solving problems on some of the most complex construction projects in the world, including data centres.We discuss how Virtual Reality can enhance the construction process and why there is a place for VR in the data centre sector.
2021-11-1234 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJim Hart, BCS: Technology & Power: The Energy ConundrumSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Jim Hart, CEO of Business Critical Solutions. We discuss the latest BCS report that looks into the challenges around technology and power.First we look back to our previous discussion where we reviewed the impact of covid on the data centre sector. Jim outlines what actually happened and whether this matched the findings in a previous report.Then we discuss the latest report, Technology & Power: The energy conundrum. Jim talks through the findings in the report and how the power challenge...
2021-11-0530 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastGreg Hayden, Ethos Engineering: Going for GrowthSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Greg Hayden, CEO of Ethos Engineering based in Dublin, Ireland. Greg shares a great insight on two initiatives recently implemented by Ethos Engineering and also offers his views on a number of key topics in the data centre sector. Greg started his career as a trainee engineer and he has worked his way up to a CEO of a highly successful European design consultancy. We discuss how Greg got to where he is today and also what advice he would give to anyone looking t...
2021-10-2241 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastMartin Murphy, AMS Helix: It’s the coolest sector in the worldSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Martin Murphy, Co-Founder and Partner at AMS Helix. Martin has had a highly successful career in data centres and he provides an excellent insight to the industry. Martin shares how he started his career in the data centre sector and how he worked his way to the COO of one of the worlds largest data centre real estate organisations. Martin then offers his views on how to develop your career to a senior leadership position.We then discuss why Martin recently made th...
2021-10-1542 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastEmma Cordiner, Conexus: Data Centre Site Selection.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Emma Cordiner, Consultant Lawyer at Conexus. Emma has extensive legal experience within the real estate and data centre sectors. Emma offers her insight to the legal aspect of data centre site selection and acquisition. We discuss how Emma stated her legal career and what drew her to a role within the real estate sector. We then discuss how Emma ended up working in the data centre sector and how the sector differs from standard real estate.We then cover the site selection l...
2021-10-0835 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJon Falker, Prime Data Centers: Developing a $1bn Data Center CampusSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jon Falker, Marketing Director at Prime Data Centers based in California. Amongst other topics we discuss the recently announced $1bn Data Center campus in Elk Grove, Chicago.Jon studied marketing at university before he started his career in marketing. We discuss why he followed a career in marketing and how his career has ended up working in the data center sector. Jon has worked in a number of fast-growth organisations and he gives his advice on how to best operate within a rapid growth o...
2021-10-0131 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastScott McCarry: From Dunfermline to Dubai. Data Centres in the Middle East.Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Scott McCarry, Commercial Manager at Laing O'Rourke in Dubai. Scott has worked in the Middle East for the last 5 years and he has an excellent view of the current activity within this region.Scott entered the construction sector straight from college and studied a degree while working for a leading residential developer in Scotland. The global financial crash resulted in exposure to the data centre sector and what has followed is a career on some of the largest data centre projects across the...
2021-09-2430 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJeffrey Tay, SpaceDC: The growing importance of ESG.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jeffrey Tay, Executive Vice President at Space DC based in Singapore. Jeffrey provides a great insight to the APAC region and the drive to improve sustainability and ESG (Environmental, social, and governance).Firstly we discuss how Jeffrey started his career as an engineer and entered the data centre sector. He quickly moved into a sales role and he has developed a highly successful career within strategy and development.We then discuss SpaceDC and their growth plans within the APAC region. Jeffrey outlines t...
2021-09-1738 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastSteve Hayward, Cyrus One: We need to 'pull back the curtains'.Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Steve Hayward, Senior Director European Operations at CyrusOne. Steve shares his insights to the the operational side of data centres and his views on how the sector can move forward in the coming years.Steve started his career with an apprenticeship in the aviation engineering sector prior to developing a successful career in the data centre sector. Steve shares his advice on how you can transition from another sector to data centres and why the skills you gain in other sectors can be...
2021-09-0339 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastEric Bell, Baxtel.com: Creating a data centre communitySend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Eric Bell, CEO and Founder of data center information platform Baxtel.com. Eric has created a data center community platform that provides insight and information to the data centre sector. We discuss how Eric started his career in the sector and why he decided to establish Baxtel. Eric outlines how he took the concept from an idea to a reality. We then discuss a number of trends within the sector and how Baxtel.com can help customers make a more educated de...
2021-08-2737 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastDavid Liggitt, DataCenter Hawk: An inside view of the Data Center sectorSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by David Liggitt, CEO & Founder of DataCenter Hawk. David offers a great insight into the current trends of the sector and what he is hearing from his own conversations with leaders in the industry. We discuss how David started his career in the data centre sector and how he took DataCenter Hawk from an idea to a reality.We then cover what DataCenter Hawk offers to the industry and why data is so important when making high value decisions. We also talk about...
2021-08-2037 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastCathal Quinn, Moy Materials: The first line of defence of the building.Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Cathal Quinn, Group Commercial Director at Moy Materials. We discuss how a chance meeting in a bar resulted in Cathal choosing a career in sales and how he has progressed to his current role with Moy Materials.We then discuss the importance of the roof to the overall data centre and how it is not simply a ‘lid on a shed’.. We also cover the changing demands from customers, the importance of relationships, supply chain challenges, and the future of the...
2021-08-1335 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastRees Westley, Business Critical Solutions: Utilities in Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Rees Westley, Head of Utilities at Business Critical Solutions. We discuss Rees' career and the importance of utilities within the data centre sector.Rees worked in a variety of sectors before he made the move in to data centres. We discuss how he developed his career and how he found the transition to the data centre sector.We then discuss all things utilities. We talk about the importance of utilities to the location of a data centre, the ever growing power demand...
2021-08-0636 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastAshley Buckland, JB Associates: You are only as good as your last jobSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Ashley Buckland, Managing Director of JB Associates. We discuss Ashley's career and the changing role of a project management consultancy within the data centre sector. Ashley started his career within a major contractor and carried on his education while working in the industry. We discuss the benefits of studying while working and how having exposure to a number of roles can benefit your long term career.We then discuss JB Associates and the work they are doing within the data centre sector. W...
2021-07-3043 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastPaul Haley - Spark New Zealand: The skills shortage storm cloud looms..Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Paul Haley, Chapter Lead - Critical Environments Operations at Spark in Auckland, New Zealand. We discuss Paul's career in the data centre sector and his recent article about the ongoing talent challenge.Paul has been working in the data centre sector for a number of years and he has great exposure to the operational aspect of the sector. We discuss how he started in the industry, how his role differs depending on the facility, and how his career has developed.We then d...
2021-07-2337 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastGary Tinkler - USystems: Delivering improvement in efficiency and sustainabilitySend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Gary Tinkler, VP Sales & Marketing at USystems. We discuss Gary's career within the data centre sector and also how the industry needs to adapt to deliver improvements in efficiency and sustainability.Gary has spent 24 years working in the data centre sector and he has worked his way from an engineer to a VP of sales. We discuss Gary's journey and the lessons he has learnt along the way.We then discuss a number of the key challenges in the sector, including...
2021-07-1643 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastFrank O'Sullivan - Linesight in the US: Managing the talent challengeSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Frank O'Sullivan, Director at Linesight based in the US. We discuss Frank's career in the data center sector and the importance of developing talent to keep up with the ever increasing demand.Frank followed in his families footsteps into the construction industry and studied Construction economics and quantity surveying at University. Upon graduation Frank joined the Linesight graduate scheme.Linesight have provided the opportunity for Frank to work in various regions and he is now settled in Seattle, US and specializing...
2021-07-0237 minInside Data Centre PodcastCiaran Flanagan - ISG: We need to share the good newsSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Ciaran Flangan, Director at ISG Engineering Services. We discuss Ciaran's career in the data center sector and some of the key topics in the industry today.Ciaran studied Computer Science at University and started his career in an IT focussed position. We discuss how his career has progressed into the engineering and construction element of the sector and how his career has benefited by working in a number of regions.We then discuss some of the key topics in the industry, including...
2021-06-2539 minInside Data Centre PodcastPhill Lawson-Shanks - Aligned: Going Hyperscale in ChicagoSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Phill Lawson-Shanks, Chief Innovation Officer at Aligned. We discuss Aligned' new data center development in Chicago and the importance of innovation within the data centre sector.First we discuss Phill's career within the data centre sector, how he made the move from the UK to the US, and why he made the decision to join Aligned. Phill outlines the importance of innovation within the sector and how he keeps up to date with the latest technological developments.We then discuss Aligned...
2021-06-1835 minInside Data Centre PodcastDavid Hirst - Macquarie Data Centers: A focus on AustraliaSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by David Hirst, Group Executive of Macquarie Data Centers in Australia. We discuss Macquarie Data Centers as an organisation and the rapidly changing Australian data center region.David has developed a highly successful career within media and telecommunications and he is now the leader of Macquarie's major data center business.We discuss the development of Macquarie data centers and the importance of their strategically located data centers in Sydney and Canberra. David explains how they managed to continue expanding during the pandemic...
2021-06-1142 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastData Centre Construction Procurement & Contracts - Time to make a change.Send us a textIn this episode of the Hot Topics series I am joined by Nancy Lamb, Ed Cooke and Sarah Fox. We bring together the industry experts to discuss a solution to data centre procurement and commercial contracts.Nancy outlines the current challenges within the industry and her experience working closely with contractors and clients during the construction of major data centre facilities. Nancy outlines the findings from a recent survey and the views of those working in the industry. Finally we discuss some solutions of how the industry can improve.E...
2021-06-0956 minInside Data Centre PodcastJim Connaughton: Nautilus - The floating Data CentreSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jim Connaughton CEO at Nautilus Data Technologies. We discuss how Nautilus are creating the future of data centre cooling.Jim has had an amazing career within various sectors, including a period as a Senior Advisor to George W. Bush, and he is a leading voice in the energy and environmental sectors. We discuss how Jim's experience in various sectors has benefited the development of Nautlius and how the industry can utilise cross sector knowledge when looking at the environmental impact and engineering o...
2021-06-0431 minInside Data Centre PodcastSimon Ford - CyrusOne: The importance of adapting to changeSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Simon Ford - AVP EMEA at CyrusOne. We discuss Simon's career and how CyrusOne have adapted to the rapid growth and changing demands within the data centre sector. Simon studied Minerals Estate Management at university before starting a career in the oil & gas sector. As a result of a downturn in the oil industry Simon moved into networks and the data centre sector. We discuss how the data centre sector has evolved during Simon's career and why data centre real estate differs fr...
2021-05-2838 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastTodd Murren - Bluebird Networks: An Undergound Data CentreSend us a textIn this episode of the Hot Topics series I am joined by Todd Murren, General Manager at BlueBird Underground, a 6MW Bluebird Networks underground data center located in Missouri, US. The Bluebird Underground data center is located 85 feet underground in a disused mine. 100% of the critical systems are located underground and the facility is built to N+1 standards. They have recently undertaken a 10000 sqft extension to meet increased demand.Todd discusses the benefits and challenges of being located underground and why customers look to Bluebird Underground for network services.
2021-05-2641 minInside Data Centre PodcastMark Acton - To PUE or not to PUE? That is the question..Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Mark Acton, an independent consultant within the data centre sector. We discuss Mark's career in the data centre sector and cover various hot topics within the sector today.Mark studied geology at university before commencing a career in oil & gas and then the networking and data centre sector. We discuss how Mark has progressed his career and how he has benefited by his ability to adapt to change during three economic crashes. We then discuss some of the key topics in t...
2021-05-2145 minInside Data Centre PodcastSimon Wilson - Aruba - 'Data Centres' or 'Centres of Data'?Send us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Simon Wilson, CTO UK & IRE at Aruba. We take a look at data at the source to see how the evolving use of data is impacting the data centre industry. We discuss how Simon started his career in networking via the apprenticeship route and how this offered the opportunity to develop a highly successful career in networking and data centres. We then discuss how the industry has evolved, the impact of cloud, the changing demands of clients, the impact of AI an...
2021-05-1436 minInside Data Centre PodcastScott Willis - DartPoints: Bridging the Digital DivideSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Scott Willis, President and CEO of DartPoints based in Dallas, US. DartPoints are an innovative Edge data center developer who are interconnecting the US to bridge the digital divide.We discuss how Scott started his career in networking and data centers, and the evolution of the industry throughout this timeframe. We then discuss DartPoints and their mission within the US Edge Data Center space. Scott provides some great insight on what Edge really means, the importance of analytics in site selection, a...
2021-05-0736 minInside Data Centre PodcastChris Street - Princeton Digital & The APAC RegionSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Chris Street, EVP Market Development at Princeton Digital based in Singapore. Princeton Digital are a young progressive organisation that is making rapid progress developing a data centre platform across the APAC region. We discuss how Chris first started his career in the data centre industry and how he spent a number of years working for Amazon in what was a transformative period for the organisation and the data centre industry.We then discuss Princeton Digital and their rapid growth across the A...
2021-04-3044 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastMike Tobin OBE - Lifting the FloorSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Mike Tobin OBE. This episode includes swimming with sharks, boardroom bust-ups, getting shot at in South Africa, many important life lessons, and how you take a business from making a significant loss to a highly profitable multi billion pound data centre company! We discuss Mike's highly successful career which he has put down on paper in his book 'Lifting the Floor', how he achieved his success, and his views on the data centre industry.Mike had an eventful start to life wh...
2021-04-2343 min
Inside Data Centre PodcastJim Hart - The Impact of Covid on the Data Centre IndustrySend us a textIn the first episode of the Hot Topics series I speak with Jim Hart from Business Critical Solutions about the impact of Covid on the data centre industry.First we look back to a report conducted by Business Critical Solutions (BCS) at the start of the pandemic - 'New Normal, New Thinking'. We talk about what developers and service providers were thinking at this stage and how it was impacting on the growth plans of the sector.We then look at the latest report released by BCS - 'Covid...
2021-04-1634 minInside Data Centre PodcastMatt Hawkins - What Education pathways are available in the data centre sector?Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Matt Hawkins, Global Account Director at CNet Training. Matt provides an excellent insight into the education pathways available in the data centre industry. We start by discussing how Matt first fell into data centres 16 years ago and how he has continued to develop his career in the sector.We then discuss the various education pathways available in the industry...First up is the availability of education at entry level and the pathways into the industry. We then look at...
2021-04-0140 minInside Data Centre PodcastAmber Villegas-Williamson - I'm an engineer get me out of here!Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Amber Villegas-Williamson, Technical Consultant at Uptime Institute. Amber is an experienced data centre engineer who has an excellent insight into the industry and some great ideas on how we can attract new talent to join us in the data centre sector.We discuss how Amber developed her interest in engineering during school and how a teacher suggested to head down the engineering route in further education. Amber studied electrical engineering at college and university and has now developed a successful career in data centres.
2021-03-2640 minInside Data Centre PodcastGil Santaliz - NJFX and the Subsea Cabling sectorSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Gil Santaliz - CEO and Founder of NJFX based in New Jersey, US. Gil is a highly successful entrepreneur who is now leading and developing NJFX, a carrier neutral landing station campus. We discuss how Gil first started his career in the telecommunications sector and how he was first introduced to data centers. Gil talks about how necessity forced him to establish 4connections in 2001 which he took to a successful sale after only 7 years. He then spent some time on the golf course which i...
2021-03-1936 minInside Data Centre PodcastAndrew Schaap - Aligned. Data Centers are in our DNASend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Andrew Schaap, CEO at Aligned. Andrew has had a highly successful career in the data center industry and he is now the leader of one of the most exciting and cutting edge infrastructure technology organisations in the US.We discuss how Andrew started his career in real estate and how a hiring freeze resulted in him starting his own software company. We then discuss how Andrew entered the data center industry and how he developed a highly successful career within Digital Realty before...
2021-03-1240 minInside Data Centre PodcastMatt Pullen - CyrusOne in EuropeSend us a textIn this weeks episode I am joined by Matt Pullen, EVP Managing Director for CyrusOne Europe. After initially training as a pilot Matt has developed a highly successful career in the data center industry and has an excellent view of the European data centre region. We discuss how Matt first trained as a pilot before re-training in real estate prior to starting his career in data centres with CBRE. Following over twenty years within CBRE Matt joined Zenium who went on to be acquired by CyrusOne. We then discuss how Matt bega...
2021-03-0538 minInside Data Centre PodcastMarc Roberts - Would you pass the acid test?Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Marc Roberts, Operations Director at Lean Construction International. Marc has experience within a number of sectors and is now utilising his knowledge to enhance construction methodology in the data centre industry.We discuss how Marc first started his career and the experience he has gained from working within various different sectors. We then discuss how he has implemented LEAN methodology to improve performance and the importance of process. Finally we discuss how Marc is now implementing his experience to improve the construction p...
2021-02-2644 minInside Data Centre PodcastTheresa O'Brien - Talking Data Centre Talent: A crisis or an opportunity?Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Theresa O'Brien, Global Talent Resourcing Leader within CBRE Data Centre Solutions. Theresa provides an excellent insight into the challenges around talent attraction within a global organisation and the solutions being developed to overcome the challenges we all face.We discuss how Theresa started her career in recruitment and how she first gained exposure to the data centre industry. We then discuss Theresa's career within CBRE and her current role as a global talent leader.We also discuss the challenges faced today within...
2021-02-1937 minInside Data Centre PodcastEd Galvin - Providing the Data in Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Ed Galvin, CEO of DC Byte. Ed has a background in data centre real estate and a gap in the market resulted in Ed creating the Data Centre Analytical platform, DC Byte.We discuss how Ed was once planning on training as a chef but opted for studying theology at university and then an MA in property at Cass Business School. After starting his career in the commercial property market Ed then made the move to CBRE and entered the world of data centres...
2021-02-1245 minInside Data Centre PodcastGuy Willner - Educated risk taking in emerging markets.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Guy Willner, CEO and Chairman of IXcellerate and IXAfrica. Guy has had an amazing career in the data centre industry having developed a number of DC organisations across various regions. An interest in cars and engineering resulted in Guy taking a degree in engineering in the UK and following a few years of working in Cable TV Guy established IXEurope with a business partner. After securing major funding they went on to develop a highly successful data centre organisation that was acquired by Equinix. G...
2021-02-0532 minInside Data Centre PodcastRichard Irwin - Business Development in the Data Centre sectorSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Richard Irwin, Business Development Director : Mission Critical at Structuretone. After graduating in engineering at the University of Dundee Richard made the move to a sales role and then a lucky break resulted in him entering the data centre industry.We discuss why Richard pursued a career in engineering, how he ended up in a sales role, and how a lucky break resulted in a career in data centres. We discuss how he has developed a rounded career in the data centre industry and why...
2021-01-2941 minInside Data Centre PodcastTodd Cushing - The Carrier Hotel - 1623 FarnamSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Todd Cushing, President of 1623 Farnam based in Omaha, US. Todd has spent his career in the data center industry and he is now responsible for a major interconnectivity facility in the US. We start by discussing how Todd started his career in the data center sector at the age of 16 and how he has worked in the industry ever since. We then discuss Todd's career path, the time he spent with CBRE, and the reasons for seeking a return to a role that allowed h...
2021-01-2233 minInside Data Centre PodcastMuhammad Khan - The role of an Architect in Data Centre developmentSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Muhammad Khan, Studio Director at Stephen George & Partners LLP. After graduating in architecture at the University of Strathclyde, Muhammad has gone on to develop a successful career in the industry and he now has a focus on mission critical projects. We discuss how Muhammad's enjoyment of art resulted in him pursuing a career in architecture, how he initially gained exposure to the data centre industry, and how the design of data centres continues to develop as the industry expands.We then discuss M...
2021-01-1537 minInside Data Centre PodcastNigel Clarkson - Developing a global data centre platform - Stratus Data CentresSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Nigel Clarkson, Co-Founder and Global Head of Property at Stratus Data Centres. Nigel is a data centre entrepreneur with extensive experience developing facilities and platforms across the globe.We discuss how Nigel left Australia to go backpacking across Europe and ended up joining British Telecom where he first gained exposure to data centres. We talk through Nigel's experience developing data centre platforms for major investors and how the industry has changed throughout his career.Finally we discuss the plans for Stratus Data...
2021-01-0846 minInside Data Centre PodcastJen Reininger - Diversity and Development in the US Data Center marketSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jen Reininger, Senior Consultant for ESD in the US. Jen has developed a successful career in the data center industry and is now in a position that has great exposure to the activity in the US and other global markets.We discuss how Jen first entered the data center industry, how she worked her way up within Cyrus One, and why she made the decision to join ESD. We also look at diversity in the industry, how the approach to diversity has developed, and...
2020-12-1840 minInside Data Centre PodcastPhillip Marangella - Life in the EdgeSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Phillip Marangella, Chief Marketing Officer for EdgeConneX. Phillip has developed a highly successful career in the data center industry and he is now a senior leader in an organisation at the forefront of data center development across the US and Europe. We discuss how Phillip first entered the data centre industry, how his career has developed, and what the industry can do to attract more talent including a discussion around a college programme he helped to establish with the Infrastructure Masons. We also discuss the challenges f...
2020-12-1138 minInside Data Centre PodcastLee Kirby - Changing lives through Data CentersSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Lee Kirby, Chairman and Co-Founder of Salute Mission Critical. Lee has led an amazing life having spent the majority of his life in the United States Army Reserve while also developing a successful career in data centers. Lee began his career in the military and then moved into the world of networking and data centers. After developing a successful career in the data center industry Lee then made the decision to form Salute Mission Critical. Salute Mission Critical was built by veterans for veterans a...
2020-12-0440 minInside Data Centre PodcastDavid Davies - Creating the next generation of data centre design engineersSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by David Davies, Associate for Arup in the critical systems division. David graduated in engineering at the University of Cardiff and started his career with Arup. After working in the buildings division David gained exposure to data centres and he hasn't looked back. We discuss why David chose a career in engineering, how he gained exposure to data centres, how the industry has evolved, and how he has established an in house training course to create the next generation of data centre design engineers. David has...
2020-11-2736 minInside Data Centre PodcastEd Cooke - Life as a lawyer in the data centre industry.Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Ed Cooke, CEO and Managing Partner of Conexus Law. Ed trained in law at Cardiff University and followed in his fathers footsteps into the construction industry. He went on to develop a highly successful career in the legal side of construction and development, and this resulted in Ed establishing his own practice, Conexus Law. We discuss why Ed established his own specialist legal practise, what the main legal challenges are in the sector, what impact the pandemic has had on the industry, and his views on...
2020-11-2043 minInside Data Centre PodcastJon Healy - From Graduate Electrical Engineer to Operations Director of a Data Centre SpecialistSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Jon Healy, Operations Director of Keysource. Jon graduated in electrical engineering and joined Keysource straight from university. Over 15 years he has progressed from engineer to director and is now responsible for driving and developing the company. We discuss how having exposure to a number of roles in the company has helped develop a rounded view of the industry and how you need to take the opportunities that present themselves when looking to develop your career. We then discuss the Keysource state of industry report and...
2020-11-1342 minInside Data Centre PodcastSteve Beard - Life in data centre real estate: It is busy!!Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Stephen Beard, Head of Data Centres EMEA & APAC at Knight Frank. Steve followed his family members into the world of real estate and his interest in tech lead him towards the data centre industry. We discuss how Steve started his career, how he was first exposed to data centres and how data centres has become much more visible in the world of real estate. We then discuss the Knight Frank & DC Byte report that looks into the state of the market in Europe. Steve has an...
2020-11-0638 minInside Data Centre PodcastBenoit Poisseroux - From Alpine Soldier to Data Centre Construction PlannerSend us a textOn this Episode I am joined by Benoit Poisseroux, Senior Construction Planner in the data centre and high technology sectors. Benoit has worked on a number of data centre projects across Europe and has an excellent insight in to the workings of planning major high technology projects. We discuss how Benoit went from being an alpine hunter in the French military to a construction planner on major projects, what it is like to plan to a hyperscale project, how the change in data storage continues to influence the data centre industry, how companies...
2020-10-3031 minInside Data Centre PodcastBusiness Critical Solutions - We need to be ambassadors for the data centre industrySend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Steve Whatling, Chris Coward, and Jim Hart from Business Critical Solutions. They have all followed a different path in to the data centre sector and now work as part of the leadership team of a highly successful data centre consultancy. We discuss how they each started their career in the data centre sector, the importance of training and development, what they look for when recruiting entry level and experienced employees, and what we can all do to improve the exposure of the sector. This is a m...
2020-10-2338 minInside Data Centre PodcastAlex Perkins - Developing a successful career in data centre developmentSend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Alex Perkins, Data Center Solutions Lead (APAC) for JLL. Alex started his career as an electrical engineer in the UK and he has now established himself in the data center development space in the APAC region. We discuss how Alex started his career in the UK and how he made the transition to Hong Kong following a brief stop in the US, the benefits of being an engineer in the world of data centre development, the challenges of data centre development, the drivers behind data centre...
2020-10-1641 minInside Data Centre PodcastMike Meyer - It's not rocket science, but it is definitely a science!Send us a textIn this episode I am joined by Mike Meyer, Managing Director of Critical Facilities Solutions in the UK. Mike started his career in Africa where he was first exposed to data centres. After relocating to the UK, via the US, he has forged a highly successful career in the data centre technical cleaning and maintenance sector. We discuss how Mike was first exposed to data centres, how he has developed successful businesses in the data centre market, the importance of technical cleaning in the sector, and the complexities around technical cleaning and maintenance...
2020-10-0245 minInside Data Centre PodcastCraig Eadie - From Electrician to MD of a specialist Commissioning ConsultancySend us a textIn this episode I am joined by Craig Eadie, Managing Director of Straightline Consulting Limited in the UK. Craig started his career as an electrician and worked his way up in the world of commissioning to the point where he has now established his own successful commissioning consultancy that operates in the data centre sector. We discuss how Craig developed his career in commissioning, how he first entered the world of data centres, the challenges around finding good commissioning engineers, and how we can attract more young people in to the sector. Craig...
2020-09-2533 minInside Data Centre PodcastAdam Gibson - How a chance meeting at a gaming event led to a career in data centres..Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Adam Gibson, Head of Data Centres at Springfield Group in Australia. Adam comes from an IT background and entered the data center sector following a chance meeting at a gaming event. We discuss how Adam first entered the sector, how the Australian data center is responding to challenges around connectivity and climate, how the industry can attract more engineers in to the sector, and how we can all work together to increase the branding of the industry. Adam is a passionate and motivated data centre professional...
2020-09-1844 minInside Data Centre PodcastJohn Rippingale - Developing a successful business unit in the MEA and APAC regionsSend us a textOn this episode I am joined by John Rippingale, Director MEA & APAC for Sudlows. John started his career in Data Centres as a sales engineer and he has worked his way up to a director of a highly successful regional business unit. We discuss how having broad exposure to different roles within the sector can enhance your career, how John made the move to Dubai, how he has developed a successful business unit and entered the Indian markets, and the challenges around recruitment and retention in his region. This episode gives a great...
2020-09-1145 minInside Data Centre PodcastNancy Lamb - From a Solicitor to a Project Executive on a £50m data centre...Send us a textOn this episode I am joined by Nancy Lamb, Project Management Executive at MiCiM. Nancy comes from a legal background and entered the construction sector as a result of an opportunity created by the banking crisis. We discuss how a legal background can benefit a career in data centre construction, how strong contractual understanding can be highly beneficial when delivering major projects, how the industry can attract and retain more females, and how the industry needs to work on spreading the message to younger age groups to improve diversity. Nancy is a passionate...
2020-09-0327 minInside Data Centre PodcastJack Harris - A recent graduate in the data centre sectorSend us a textOn this episode I am joined by Jack Harris who is a graduate project manager for Faithful & Gould. Jack entered the data centre sector following his construction management degree and has quickly found a real interest and passion for the sector. We discuss how Jack started in the data centre sector and why he decided to pursue this sector for his long term career, how having a mentor has really helped his progression, how the industry can attract more graduates in to the sector, and what the industry needs to do to become...
2020-08-2740 minInside Data Centre PodcastBrendan O'Reilly - Making the transition from the UK to the USSend us a textOn this episode I am joined by Brendan O'Reilly who is a Data Center & Mission Critical Project Manager for Black & Veatch in the US. Brendan started his career in the UK working on power and turbine projects before heading to the US via South Africa and in to the data center industry. We discuss how he made the transition from the UK to the US, how he entered the sector via an internal transfer, the status of the DC industry in the US, and Brendan's advice for those looking to work in the...
2020-08-1832 minInside Data Centre PodcastMatt Gurr - How a pocket dial from a friend resulted in a career in data centers in AustraliaSend us a textOn this episode I am joined by Matt Gurr, Industry Leader Data Centers for Aurecon. Matt started his career in the UK working for the MOD and a pocket dial from a friend resulted in a career changing move to Australia. Matt is now based in Sydney and he leads the data center division for Aurecon who are a leading consultancy in data centre design. We discuss how Matt started his career within the MOD and how this initial training has helped his career, how he first made the move to Australia and...
2020-08-0536 minInside Data Centre PodcastRob Elder - From Marketing Manager to VP of Data CentersSend us a textOn this episode I am joined by Rob Elder, VP Data Centers at Bulk Infrastructure. Rob has a unique journey in the world of data centres having progressed from marketing to a VP of a major data centre developer. We discuss how he originally fell into the world of data centres, how the financial crash affected the industry, what advice he would give to anyone looking to enter the data center sector, and how the industry is evolving at a rapid pace. It's a great insight in to the sector and the opportunities...
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