Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send 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. James explains why Hickory made the move to the data centre sector, the current status of their projects within the country, and their exciting plans for the future.Finally we discuss the Australian market. James shares his insights on where the activity is taking place, the focus on sustainability, and how they manage operating in a country of extreme climates. James is an engaging individual with a great insight to the data centre market within Australia. Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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 it is important, and how it is going to impact the long term growth of the data centre sector. John also shares his views on renewable energy and how government regulation could impact the long term growth. John shares some excellent views that will make you think about how the data centre sector will evolve in the coming years.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send 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 education programme. Andrew shares how he took the idea from a concept to a reality. Finally we look to the future, what is next for CNet training and what legacy Andrew wants to create within the data centre sector. Andrew has a great passion for the sector and he shares some excellent advice on how we can continue to develop over the coming years. Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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, and the announcement of the only OCP ready colo facility in North America.Finally we dive into the importance of sustainability and how the data centre sector is evolving to meet customer demand.Patrick offers a great insight to Nautilus and some excellent views on sustainability and career development.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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 students to get a great insight to the data centre sector. Finally we discuss the impact the programme will have on young people and why collaboration is so important when you are looking to solve a skills shortage.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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, how it is continuously evolving, why companies are now putting a much greater emphasis on training, and what the future looks like from a training perspective. Finally we discuss the general perception of the data centre sector and what we can all do to increase the flow of talent joining the industry.Vlad is very passionate about data centres and he has some excellent ideas on how we can manage the current challenges faced by the sector.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send 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 a standard data centre, and how the company has evolved since they were acquired by Riot Blockchain. You can hear the passion in Chad's voice when he talks about the company, there is no doubt big things are on the horizon for Riot Whinstone! Finally we talk about the impact the facility has had on the wider community. Chad shares some stories of some of the amazing work they have done to improve the life of everyone within Rockdale.You will enjoy this one, it is a great episode!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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 of sustainability and how we all have a part to play in ensuring the future growth of the sector. Then we look at the challenges around talent and how education is a vital component in producing the data centre engineers of tomorrow.Joshua is very passionate and raises some great points around what the sector needs to do to continue along its rapid growth path. We need to keep the digital heart pumping!Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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 the data centre sector. We discuss how the sector is evolving and what is driving clients decisions in the current market.Finally we discuss cyber security and the importance of this factor within data centres. Mike outlines his concerns and also what the sector needs to do to manage this key challenge.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

Send 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. Finally we discuss how else VR and AR can benefit the data centre sector, from training through to employee onboarding. VR is going to be a game change across the construction sector.Angel provides a great insight to the use of Virtual Reality and how it will enhance all of our lives in the coming years.Support the showThe Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies. To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect