Data Center Revolution

Kirk is joined by Hadassa Lutz and Todd Smith, Data Center Industry Veterans, about their journey into the data center industry, their move into consulting, and charting the growth of the data center industry in Latin America.

David Liggitt, Founder and CEO of datacenterHawk, joins Kirk to discuss the development of his business and his philosophy for success.

Kirk is joined by David Liggitt, Founder and CEO of datacenterHawk, to discuss playing football in his childhood, getting in the data center world right at the start of a new business surge, and finding his calling in the data center space.

Kirk and Lindsey Bruner, Chief Operating Officer of CleanArc Data Centers, sit down to talk about the mission of CleanArc to bring clean energy to the data center industry and the powerful role of women in driving that future.

Kirk is joined by Lindsey Bruner, Chief Operating Officer of CleanArc Data Centers, to discuss her childhood, pushing her limits at Mt. Kilimanjaro, and her journey from lawyer to a rising leader in the data center industry.

Kirk and Thomas McAndrew, Founder and CEO of Enchanted Rock, dive deep into dual-purpose microgrids, Thomas' commitment to the goal of zero carbon emissions, and where he sees things going in the future.

Kirk is joined by Thomas McAndrew, Founder and CEO of Enchanted Rock, to discuss his childhood, passion for rebuilding cars, his time in the U.S. Navy, and journey toward founding his company.

Kirk and his former Chief of the Boat (COB) from his time in the U.S. Navy, CMDCM Bruce Lee, USN, Ret., discuss leadership, perseverance, and the importance of the military family looking out for one another.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Jacob Schick, Marine Corp veteran and CEO of One Tribe Foundation, returns to talk more about fighting for our soldiers and veterans and civilians that need to come together and support each other as one tribe and one people.

US Navy Master Chief Tim Kearns joins us to share what it is like to learn about the data center industry as he prepares to transition out of the military.

Jesse Kendrick, U.S Navy Veteran and Recruiting Operations & Training Development Manager at OVERWATCH, joins the #DCRevolution and shares how taking a chance on people and opportunities can lead to a greater purpose and impact on you and your community.

CEO of Cato Digital and Founder of Infrastructure Masons, Dean Nelson joins the revolution and recounts his experience of the evolution of our industry starting with the .Com boom.

OVERWATCHERS, Jesse Sargent, Skyler Eden, and Michael Maggio takeover DCAC Revolution to swap war stories and share their experience through the Overwatch Veterans in Transition (OVITA) program.

Brittany Miller, Senior Vice President of NTT Global Data Centers, shares how mentorship can lead to opportunity.

CEO of Layer 9 Data Centers, Michael Ortiz, shares how he built a foundation to support his future.