Data Center Revolution
Kirk Offel
The purpose of the Data Center Revolution Podcast is to create a meaningful connection with a sophisticated audience that is starved to learn more about the people leading innovation in our industry.
We invite you to join the DCR podcast, a long form conversation hosted by Kirk Offel, with some of the data center industry’s luminaries.
Every industry has "All Stars" and the data center industry is no different. Our goal with the Data Center Revolution podcast is to deep dive with these celebrities to uncover what inspires them to transform the data center industry.
We invite you to join the DCR podcast, a long form conversation hosted by Kirk Offel, with some of the data center industry’s luminaries.
Every industry has "All Stars" and the data center industry is no different. Our goal with the Data Center Revolution podcast is to deep dive with these celebrities to uncover what inspires them to transform the data center industry.
Episodes
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Apr 10, 2023 • 1h 28min
Ep 39: You Can't Demand Respect with Bruce Lee
Kirk sits down with his former Chief of the Boat (COB) from his time in the U.S. Navy, CMDCM Bruce Lee, USN, Ret., to discuss Bruce's early life, naval career path, mentorship and how to draw out the best in yourself and those around you.
Apr 3, 2023 • 1h 6min
Ep 38: Being a Positive Advocate for Your Industry with Carrie Goetz
Carrie Goetz, author of Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers, and Kirk continue their discussion of spreading the word about the data center industry far and wide and how best to adapt to changes in the future.
Mar 27, 2023 • 1h 21min
Ep. 37: Diversity of Thought Inspires Innovation
Carrie Goetz joins Kirk to discuss her four decade long career in the data center industry and how the industry moves forward with diversity and innovation. Carrie also discusses her book, Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers: Featuring Careers for Women, Trades, and Vets in Tech and Data Centers.
Mar 13, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep. 36: It's About the People Around You
Kirk sits down with his great friend, Bill Mazzetti, VP of Innovation at Rosendin, to discuss the value and importance of the people you surround yourself with in the data center industry and how you work to bring out the best in those around you and allow them to bring out the best in you.
Feb 13, 2023 • 2h 21min
We’re Building our Community
Former Marine and VP of Veteran Development at Overwatch, Scott MacIntire, joins us to speak on the importance of having community within the military and how building a veteran community within the industry is imperative to making their transition out a success.
Feb 7, 2023 • 2h 11min
The Only Thing Holding You Back Is Mindset
Data Center Revolution welcomes Managing Partner, President at Talent War Group, Karli Waldon, as she shares how a simple shift in mindset and perspective helped her overcome any daunting obstacle.
Jan 30, 2023 • 2h 16min
Building Resilience to Ensure Success and Confidence
New CSO of Overwatch, Joseph Pinzon provides examples from his life growing up in Chicago and shares how growing up hard isn’t always a bad thing, but rather enables a path resilience to forge a path to success.
Jan 23, 2023 • 2h 8min
Sometimes You Need a Little Push
Commanding Officer, Jared Smith, of the US Navy joined the Data Center Revolution to share his experience in the Navy and learning what the Data Center Industry has to offer.
Jan 16, 2023 • 2h 5min
Paving A Path to the Industry
Alfonso Portillo, VP of Design & Construction at Yondr Group, the Data Center Revolution to share how his mentors and community shaped his future in the industry and how he intends to pave a way for people to learn about our industry.
Nov 28, 2022 • 2h 39min
Staying Secure
US Navy Veteran and Chief Information Security Officer, Mark Houpt, of DataBank joins the revolution to share what it takes to keep our data and information secure.
