Inside Data Centre Podcast

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 apprenticeship scheme. They outline how they found the position and how they found the process, how they have benefited from learning on the job, and their advice to others looking to follow the same path.Finally we touch on how the sector can attract more young people to the world of data centres and how we can all improve the overall exposure of 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 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, and soon to be Asia.Finally we discuss the Edge data centre sector and how Edge will evolve in the coming years. Jon shares his views on what Edge actually means and why it will form a critical part of digital infrastructure for many years to come. Jon is very passionate about the data centre sector and he offers some great advice on how you can develop a successful career. 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 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 period of significant growth. Amy outlines the company strategy with a focus on how important customer relationships are to long term sustainable growth. We also discuss the new DA2 10MW data centre that is currently under construction, and why they made the decision to create a video blog of the project. Finally we talk about diversity and the importance of creating role models to attract a more diverse workforce to the data centre 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 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 client side operator.We then discuss STT GDC and the strategy of the business. Dan explains how they maintain a unified approach across many regions, why ESG is so important to STT GDC as a business, and the regions in which they are currently expanding. Finally we cover the APAC region and Dan gives us some predictions for 2022.A great insight to a rapidly expanding data centre operator. 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 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