Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Hannah Kramer, Chief Legal Officer at Apto. We discuss Hannah's career in the sector, the dynamics of working with hyperscale customers, and how we can attract more legal professionals to the world of data centres, Hannah shares how she started her career, how she made the transition to the data centre sector, and the differences between working...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Graham Harle, CEO, and Steve Kelly, Global Director Data Centers & Mission Critical, at Gleeds. Graham and Steve both share their career journeys and how they made the transition to the data centre sector. They outline the importance of apprenticeships to generate future talent and how you can make the transition from other sectors. They discuss...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by David Mitchell, Founder & CEO of XYZ Reality. David shares his journey as a founder, and how XYZ are changing how we build data centers. We discuss David's journey as a founder: What triggered the idea to create the product? And what is the true meaning behind the company? David shares how XYZ Reality is changing the way we build data center...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined for a second time by Craig Eadie, Managing Director of Straightline Consulting. Craig first joined me 3 years ago and we take this opportunity to look back over the last 3 years, and to look forward to what may happen next. Craig shares his views on the advancement of the sector over the last 3 years, and we discuss some of the challenges we have faced...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Tom Babbington of DPR. Tom is part of an amazing team that is cycling from Amsterdam to Cannes, all for the charity Mates in Mind. We discuss how Tom entered the construction sector and how he found his way to world of data centres. We then discuss the Data Center Cycling Club Tour of Europe. On May 26th a team of Data Center professionals will start...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Andreas Beck, Managing Director of Zauner. We discuss the ever changing face of data center construction: What it looks like today, and what we can expect in the future. Andreas shares how he started his career and how he entered the world of data centres. We discuss the importance of getting a varied experience in your early years and how experience...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Liss Boot-Handford & Chris Thompson of Broadgroup. We discuss Datacloud Global Congress which is taking place in Cannes on June 4th - 6th 2024. Chris shares why the event has moved from Monaco to Cannes, and how the new location / venue offers the event the opportunity to deliver much more content and networking opportunities. Liss takes us throu...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Michael Crabb, SVP Commercial at Last Energy.  We discuss the impact that nuclear energy can have on the growing power demands in the data center sector. Michael shares how he started his career and how he found his way into the data centre sector. We also discuss the benefit of bringing in new ideas to overcome some of the key challenges we face. We...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Doug Loewe, CEO of Kao Data. We discuss Doug's extensive career in the sector, the exciting plans for Kao Data, and some of the key talking points in the sector today. Doug shares his career journey and outlines why he recently made the decision to join Kao Data. We also discuss the benefits of working for various levels within the data centre e...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I am joined by Fraser Anderson & Lewis Cobb. We discuss the newly launched 'Kick for a Cause' event which hopes to bring the data centre sector together through football, and raise money for charity at the same time. Fraser & Lewis share why they decided to start the event and what they hope to achieve. We discuss how sport can bring people...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks episode I am joined by Phill Lawson-Shanks, Chief Innovation Officer at Aligned Data Centers. It has been 3 years since our previous episode and a lot has happened in that time.  We discuss how the sector has developed over the last 3 years, and what is driving the insatiable demand.  Phill shares an insight to Aligned Data Centers new cooling technology, DELTAFlow,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by George Rockett, the founder of DCD. George discusses his career in the sector, how events have evolved, and how he now plans to bring together the whole of digital infrastructure with a new event: Yotta. George shares how he started his career and how/why DCD was established. We discuss how the company has evolved and why they moved into physical eve...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Zahl Limbuwala, Operating Partner DTCP / Chairman Maincubes. We discuss Zahl's career in the sector, investment in the data centre space, and the growth of Maincubes. Zahl has extensive experience in the data center sector and therefore has a great insight to how the sector has developed. Zahl shares his views on what have been the biggest devel...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Paul Hammer. We discuss our desire to reshape the networking and events space by creating an informal environment that is open for all. Paul shares his experience within the events space, and offers some inside views on how events are evolving within the data centre and tech spaces. Paul outlines his recent creation, Data & AI Nights, and we shar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by John Shingler, Executive Vice Present at T5. John shares an insight to what it is like to work for an organisation that covers the full lifecycle of a data center. Like many others, John started his career in the Forces before making his way into the Data Center sector. John outlines the benefits of this career path, and shares his learnings from mak...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Stijn Grove, Chairman of Kickstart Europe. Kickstart takes place on February 26th & 27th and it is the first main event on the European Conference agenda. Stijn shares how Kickstart started and the reasons behind establishing the event. We also discuss some of the outcomes from the networking event, and the reasons why events are so important in...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Mark Bjornsgaard, CEO & Founder of Deep Green Technologies. Deep Green are on a mission to recapture the heat your compute generates and repurposes it for social good, for free. We discuss Mark's career and how he first became aware of the opportunity to recapture compute heat and repurpose it for social good.  We then discuss Deep Green Tec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Damien Wells of Spa Communications, and Ambrose McNevin of Tech Marketing Content. We discuss how public perception is evolving as the data centre sector becomes more main stream. Damian & Ambrose share how they started their careers in the data centre sector, and how the sector has evolved throughout their careers. We then discuss public percept...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Svante Horn, CEO & Co-Founder of Scandinavian Data Centers.  SDC is striving to create the world’s lowest carbon data center platform. Svante shares how he started his career in investment banking prior to making the transition to the data center sector.  Svante then shares the story behind Scandinavian Data Centers and what the organisation is t...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Ben Crowe from Vertiv. Ben provides an insight to the ever expanding Australia and New Zealand Data Center regions. Ben shares how he started his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. We then discuss Australia & New Zealand. Ben covers how the regions are developing, what is driving demand, and what we can expect in the coming...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Brian Green, EVP of Operations, Engineering & Project Management at Edgeconnex. Brian is very passionate about company culture and creating opportunities in the data center sector for veterans.  Brian shares how he started his career in the US Navy and how he made the progression to the data centre sector. He outlines why his experience in the Na...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Henry Sutton. We discuss the inaugural Touchdown Middle East event that is taking place in Bahrain on November 21st and 22nd 2023. We also discuss some of the key trends in the Gulf region. Henry provides an overview of Touchdown Middle East, the reasons behind the event, why it is important for the region, some of the topics on the agenda, and what...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Chris Baxter and David West of Apto. Apto is a new European Data Centre developer targeting high growth and emerging markets across Europe with cutting edge hyperscale data centre facilities. Firstly, Chris & David share their career journeys and why they made the decision to join Apto. We then discuss Apto and the plans for the new organisation....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Richard Irwin, Hayley Godlieb, and Joe Pavitt, the founders of networking event GeN+1: The Networking Event for the generation that will shape the future of the Data Centre industry. Richard, Hayley and Joe talk us through the reasons behind creating GeN+1, why the event is so important, and how the event can evolve in the future. The data centre sec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I interview some of the leaders, students, and sponsors of the UTC Heathrow Digital Futures Programme. An education programme developed to help manage the skills challenge in the data centre sector. Firstly I speak with the programme leaders. They share why the programme is so important, what the programme offers to the students, and why it is so important that pro...