Data Center Revolution

In this special episode, Kirk Offel sits down with Jesse Sargent, Mike Sarraille, and Joe Pinzon against the lively backdrop of the Army-Navy football game.Army - Navy FINAL: 16 - 17This episode isn’t just about football rivalries—it’s about the transformative lessons from military service and how those values shape leadership and culture within the rapidly evolving data center industry. You’ll hear the stories behind each guest’s journey from the military to Overwatch, and get insight into the challenges of scaling teams, nurturing talent, and adapting to the soaring demand for data centers. The group goes deep into the human side of building this critical infrastructure, discussing how veterans bring unique skills to the table, what it means to transition into the civilian workforce, and why creating “a movement, not just a campaign” is the path forward for the entire industry.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

In today’s conversation, host Kirk Offel sits down with Gauri Potdar, the dynamic co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of GPC Infrastructure. Gauri shares her fascinating journey—from growing up in India to building a career at the intersection of energy, sustainability, and technology in Texas. Together, they dive into the intricacies of natural gas infrastructure for data centers, the evolving challenges and opportunities around energy and water in West Texas, and what it means to truly innovate in a rapidly shifting digital landscape.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Today, Kirk Offel sits down with industry luminary Dean Nelson, founder of Infrastructure Masons, for an in-depth conversation that's all about the future of digital infrastructure, AI, and the power challenges shaping our industry.Whether you’re brand-new to the world of data centers or have decades of experience, this episode will open your eyes to the explosive growth we're witnessing right now—think doubling and tripling of capacity at speeds we've never seen before. Dean Nelson shares the inside story behind Infrastructure Masons, the creation of their groundbreaking industry report, and why building community and collaboration is more vital than ever.Follow Dean and iMasons:www.linkedin.com/in/deannelson/dean@imasons.orgwww.iMasons.orgwww.iMasons.org/publicationssocialaccord.org

In today’s episode of DCR, where we sit down with Bill Winsininski, the dynamic CEO of CWC Consulting and a proud Navy veteran. Hosted by Kirk Offel, with returning guest Mike Sarraille, this episode dives deep into the evolving landscape of the data center industry, exploring Bill’s fascinating journey from a Navy search and rescue to a champion for talent development and workforce training in the digital infrastructure space.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Today, host Kirk Offel sits down with Craig Pennington, CTO of Montera Infrastructure, and Joe Walsh, Montera’s Chief Delivery Officer, for an energetic, candid conversation about the future of data centers in the age of AI. With decades of combined experience across companies like PSINet, NTT, Equinix, Oracle, Digital Realty, and Facebook, Craig and Joe bring unique perspectives on how the industry has evolved — and where it’s heading next.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Today, host Kirk Offel is joined by Sean Hughes and Scott Yappen for a candid conversation that dives deep into the world of on-site power solutions, cutting-edge energy technology, and the evolving landscape of data center infrastructure.Wärtsilä, a powerhouse in the energy sector, steps into the spotlight as Sean and Scott share their journey of leading the charge for utility-scale natural gas engines that are reshaping the way data centers manage their energy needs.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Welcome back to DCR! In this episode, recorded live at the 10th annual DCAC in Austin, Texas, host Jesse Sargent sits down with Scott Cochran from Rosendin Electric and Joshua Bibb from Cumulus Digital Systems to dig into the future of data centers, the changing landscape of electrical contracting, and the innovations powering today’s hyper-scale builds.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Welcome to another episode of DCR! This time, we’re coming to you from the 10th annual DCAC conference, where host Kirk Offel sits down with Charles McCarthy, President of Mission Critical at Suffolk Construction. Charles brings nearly a decade of experience and offers a unique perspective on the evolving mission critical construction industry.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Welcome to a special episode of DCR, recorded live from the 10th annual Data Center Anti Conference in Austin, Texas! In this episode, host Jesse Sargent sits down with Daniel Aguirre, the Commercial Director at Nucor, to dive deep into the rapidly evolving data center industry and explore how Nucor—North America's largest steel producer—is helping drive unprecedented growth and innovation.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical

Welcome to a special episode of DCR, recorded live at the 10th annual DCAC conference. In this candid conversation, host Kirk Offel sits down with Chris Crosby, founder and CEO of Compass Data Centers for an unfiltered deep dive into what it really takes to build, scale, and lead in the data center industry. From tales of personal setbacks and the messy reality of leadership, to the lessons learned in failure and the power of building strong, accountable teams, Kirk and Chris open up about the challenges and triumphs that define the entrepreneurial journey.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical