Inside Data Centre Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Matt Seaton and Matthew Butt, Directors and Founders of Netwise, a UK based colocation service provider. We discuss how they took an idea to a fully functioning London based data centre provider. Matt & Matthew share how they started their data centre journey by setting up operations in a bedroom before making the journey to a fully functioning L...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Luke Kipfer, Vice President Data Center Development & Construction at PowerHouse Data Centers & American Real Estate Partners (AREP). PowerHouse are currently developing data centers in the hottest market on the planet, Virginia (US). Luke shares how he started his career in construction and how he made the move to the data centre sector. Luk...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Rich Kenny, MD at Interact. Data centre efficiency is something we talk about all of the time but what does it actually mean?  We discuss how an interest in computers at a young age resulted in Rich pursuing a career in ICT and eventually a focus on research and the data centre sector. We then cover Interact and how they are on a mission to improve e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Andrew Fettes-Brown, Partner at RLB. Andrew offers a great insight to the current data centre activity across the EMEA region. Andrew shares how he started his career in the construction sector and how he made the transition to the world of data centres. He also outlines how the sector can make it an easier transition for those working in other secto...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Henry Sutton, founder of the Gulf Data Centre Association (GDCA). We discuss the reason behind forming the GDCA and take a look at what is happening in the Gulf region. Henry shares how he started his career, how he made the move to the data centre sector, and why he ended up working in the Gulf region. We then discuss the GDCA and why it is importan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Ben Palmer from DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company. Ben shares how starting his career in hospitality has helped to shape his career within recruitment, and how he ended up in the data centre sector. We then discuss the EMEA region: What skills are in demand? What regions are busy? What type of companies are expanding? How is...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode I am joined by Carrie Goetz to discuss her recently released book, 'Jumpstart your career in Data Centers'. A book written to help attract more people to world of data centers. Firstly we discuss how Carrie started her career in data centers and how her career has developed to where she is today. We then discuss the book. Carrie explains why she dec...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Kimberly Marreros, Business Program Manager at Microsoft. Kimberly discusses her career and shares her experiences with internships in the data center sector. We discuss how Kimberly started her career and how this resulted in her taking an internship with Microsoft. Kimberly shares the value of the internship and how it has benefited her career deve...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode I am joined by Alan Roche, Data Center Commissioning Market Lead at HDR. Alan outlines how he made the transition from nuclear submarines to data centres and why the sector is such a great place for any veterans looking to start a new career. Firstly we discuss Alan's career and how he made the transition from nuclear submarines to data centres. Alan out...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Jim Hart, CEO at Business Critical Solutions. Jim shares the latest news from BCS and also answers some of the questions being asked in the data centre sector today. First up we discuss the possibility of a downturn in the data centre sector. Everybody is asking the question but what is the reality of the current market conditions? BCS have recently...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Eric Jacobs, Chief Revenue Officer at Aligned Data Centers. Aligned are growing at a rapid pace and Eric shares a great insight to how they are able to stay ahead of the growing demand. Eric shares how he first started a career in data centers and some great advice on how you can develop a successful career in the sector.  Eric then covers some of th...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode we turn the tables on Andy Davis. Rob Elder is the special guest host and he asks Andy about his experiences hosting the podcast over the previous two years. Like many others Andy fell into the data centre sector during his recruitment career and he hasn't looked back since. Andy outlines how the sector has changed and why he has become an advocate for a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Matt Roche, CEO at Rebelleon and Chairman at Rise Futures. We discuss Matt’s career in the sector and also the importance of looking after your mental health. Matt didn’t follow the conventional route into data centres. He outlines the importance of mentors and how they helped shape his career. We then discuss Rebelleon and Rise Futures. Matt shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Rob Pfleging, CEO of Nautilus Data Technologies. We discuss how Rob is settling into his new position within Nautilus, and Rob also shares some breaking news regarding a new customer. We discuss how Rob started his career and how he has progressed to his position as CEO. Rob shares how he is finding his new role and what excites him most about the fu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Joao Marques Lima from data centre media platform 'The Tech Capital'. We discuss how Joao manages to keep up with the activity in the data centre sector and some of the current trends in todays investment marketplace.  Like many Joao fell into the data centre sector while pursuing a career in journalism. Fast forward to today and he has est...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Marc Garner,  VP ITD UK&I at Schneider Electric. We discuss Marc's career within the data centre sector, Schneider Electric, Sustainability and attracting new talent to the sector. Marc started his career following the graduate route and he shares how this route has benefited his long term career and how he transitioned to a role within the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Philip Low, Chairman Platform Market Group. We discuss Philip's career organising data centre events and the new Platform Antibes event taking place on the 14th-16th September. Philip shares how he started his career and how he ended up working in the data centre sector. He outlines how he first started in data centre events and how his career p...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by James Rix and John Booth. We discuss the ever growing focus on sustainability and what it actually means to the data centre sector. First we cover what sustainability is and why it is important, not only to the data centre sector but to future generations. James and John both outline their views on what sustainability means and how it is measured (or...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode I am joined by Laura Allwood, Trainee Project Manager at Arcadis. Laura is at the start of her career in the sector and we discuss her journey to date and what more we can to attract more young people to the world of data centres. Laura shares how she started her career in the construction / data centre sector and why she followed the apprenticeship route. We discu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Afonso Salema, CEO of Start Campus. Afonso is leading the organisation building one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, Sines 4.0. Afonso outlines how he has progressed his career and why he decided to enter the world of data centres. Afonso also shares his views on how the sector will develop over the coming years. We then discuss Start C...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by James Murphy, Managing Director (APAC) at DC Byte. We discuss the DC Byte platform and take a look at the current activity across the APAC region. James outlines how he started his career and how he ended up in the data centre sector. James shares his views on why you don't need to be from a technical background to be successful in the data cent...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Braham Singh, CEO BDX Data Centers. Braham has had a highly successful career and is now leading BDX Data Centers, a leading Pan Asian hybrid, hyperscale and edge solutions provider. Braham shares how he started his career and how he has progressed to his current position. He also shares the main learnings across his career and some advice on how you...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Adelle Desouza, Founder of HireHigher and Digital Marketing Manager at Macquarie Cloud Services.  Adelle is very passionate about the importance of diverse talent, specifically within the data centre sector. Adelle shares how she started her career by following in her fathers footsteps in to the data centre sector. Having entered the sector after gra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I am joined by Jon Pettitt, Chief Commercial Officer at Excool. We discuss Jon's career and how Excool keep the coolest sector in the world cool..  Jon shares how he started his career and how he ended up working in the data centre sector. He discusses how the sector has changed and how customers demands are constantly evolving. We then discuss Excool and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode I am joined by Mark Thiele, co-founder of Edgevana. Mark has had a highly successful career in data centers and technology. He shares his views on how blockchain and web3 will impact the data centre sector as well as providing an insight to Edgevana. Mark shares his career story and outlines how he was able to develop such a successful career. He provides an...