The QTS Experience

What do you get when you mix solar panels, shipping containers, and sheer willpower? A data center in the wild. Dagi Berhane joins me to talk trust, technology, and why availability should come before sustainability. Also, what happens when your cloud has no internet? (Spoiler: Dagi builds one.) Guest Links Dagi Berhane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagi-berhane/ Salesforce Website: https://www.salesforce.com/ References & Studies Mentioned Salesforce 1-1-1 Philanthropic Model: https://www.salesforce.com/company/philanthropy/ Red Fox Data Center Initiative: https://redfoxsolutionsgroup.com/ The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=46 Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org/

What do AI, energy, and rural America have in common? Everything. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins me to talk about working together—across communities, industries, and the aisle—to tackle tough challenges with common sense and shared purpose, from Wahpeton to Washington. Guest Info Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak – U.S. House of Representatives: https://fedorchak.house.gov References & Mentions  National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC): https://www.naruc.org  U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee: https://energycommerce.house.gov Applied Digital (Ellendale, ND): https://applieddigital.com David Wright – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/organization/commission/wright.html

What if we stopped asking “what’s left?” and started asking “what’s possible?” In this episode, JP Buzzell helps us shake off the doom and gloom with a fresh take on what’s next for power, AI, and the people building the future. He’s all about big ideas, smart grids, and working together to get things done. If you’re tired of hearing “that’ll never work,” this one’s for you. Optimism is on the table—and it might just power the next generation of data centers.. #QTSExperience #JPBuzzell #QTS #Eaton #SmartGrid #PowerInnovation #DigitalInfrastructure #NextGenDataCenters References Eaton: https://www.eaton.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabuzzell/ Data Center Value Chain: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7267080936431751168/ ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy): https://arpa-e.energy.gov/ National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): https://www.nrel.gov/

David McCall sits down with John Coster, the master electrician turned systems thinker, to explore why AI might break your systems — and why your best defense is a little philosophy, a lot of collaboration, and maybe a good spreadsheet. Expect humor, reflection, and big questions about human flourishing.

AI is learning, growing, and optimizing our world—but can it make a proper peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Jim Gao joins David McCall to discuss how AI went from winning board games to optimizing data centers, why trusting AI is like supervising an intern, and how data centers might just become the next big "player" in AI’s game of efficiency. Guest Links Jim Gao’s Company (Phaidra): https://www.phaidra.ai/ Jim Gao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgao/ 

AI isn’t coming for your job—but it might take the boring parts! Carrie Goetz joins David McCall to talk about mentorship, career opportunities in tech, and how to make AI work for us (instead of the other way around). Plus, why data centers are the best-kept secret in the job market and how one simple trick can clean up your social media feed. Guest Links: Carrie Goetz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriegoetz/  Company Website: https://strategitcom.com/   External References & Resources Mentioned: Carrie Goetz's Website & Resources: https://carriegoetz.com/ National Apprenticeship Programs for Data Centers: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ Book by Carrie Goetz: Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers – Available on https://www.amazon.com/ 

How do we transform conflict into peace? Dr. Paul Root Wolpe returns to discuss his mission to make Atlanta a global hub for conflict resolution. Can AI help in this process? Maybe—but should we trust it blindly? Probably not. This episode unpacks the balance between technology and human connection. Plus, Dave investigates Dr. Wolpe’s suspiciously youthful appearance. Dr. Paul Root Wolpe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-root-wolpe-123456 Emory University Conflict Transformation Article: https://news.emory.edu/stories/2024/04/er_wolpe_new_center/story.html Dr Wolpe’s Blog: A Different Future: https://paul.root.wolpe.family/  Referenced Reports, Data & Studies European Conflict Resolution Cities (The Hague, Geneva, Oslo, Helsinki) – European Peacebuilding Database

Dan Crosby sheds light on the exciting world of data center power, exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Discover how microgrids, strategic partnerships, and a touch of optimism can power the data centers of tomorrow! Dan Crosby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-crosby-a58a3212/ Legend Energy Advisors: https://legendenergyadvisors.com/

Craig Pennington takes us on a journey from adventures with the Royal Air Force to rethinking data centers for AI environments. Tune in for GPU gossip, liquid cooling confessions, and why collaboration might just save us all! This episode is as electrifying as a 130-kilowatt cabinet!

David McCall, Christine King, and Chris Lohse dive into nuclear power’s pivotal role in meeting rising energy demand and decarbonization goals. They explore AI-driven challenges, grid reliability, SMRs, microreactors, energy justice, and policy hurdles. Spoiler: even gummy bears find their way into this electrifying discussion on resilience and innovation.   Christine King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-king-engineer/ Chris Lohse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lohse-7033a2126/ INL: GAIN Program: https://gain.inl.gov/ Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): https://www.ferc.gov/ DOE Advanced Nuclear Liftoff Report: https://www.energy.gov/ ISO New England Report on Renewable Integration: https://www.iso-ne.com/ X-energy and Amazon Partnership Announcement: https://x-energy.com/ Kairos Power: https://kairospower.com/ TerraPower: https://www.terrapower.com/