Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send 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 must listen if you are an employer looking to improve your recruitment and retention strategies, or if you are someone looking to work in the sector. Enjoy!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 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 growth, and how others can make the transition to a career in DC development.  Alex has an excellent view of the APAC region and the data centre market in general, he raises some excellent points around developing a career in data centres and the future growth of the industry. It is well worth a listen!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 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. Mike gives a great insight into an area of data centres that doesn't get as much exposure as it should. It's not rocket science, but it is definitely a science! 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 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 has an excellent view of the European data centre market and he has some great ideas on how the sector can attract more people. 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 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 who has some excellent ideas on how the industry can manage the rapid expansion. Its a great listen!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 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 insight into the Middle East and Indian data centre markets and John has some excellent ideas on how organisations can improve attraction and retention strategies.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 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 and inspirational individual within the sector who has some excellent views on how the industry can improve diversity and attract more talent in to 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 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 an attractive career within the construction sector. Jack is really passionate about the DC sector and he has some excellent ideas on how the industry can become a more attractive 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 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 US data center sector. Brendan is a great example of how you can transfer into the sector from other similar sectors and how that experience can benefit your long term 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 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 in to the data center sector, how he feels the industry is adapting as it rapidly expands, people centric design of data centers, and what advice he would give to people looking to work in the sector. Matt gives a great insight into the data center sector and he has some great ideas on how to attract new talent to the industry.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