Data Center Revolution Kirk Offel
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- Economía y empresa
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.
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Ep 98: Learning From Your Mistakes and the Future of AI (with Adam Black)
Kirk is joined by Adam Black as we follow his journey from working with companies like Facebook and Google, to his Current position as Senior VP of design and construction at TA Realty. In this episode they touch on learning from your mistakes, how to build a good company culture, and how ai is changing the landscape for data centers going forward.
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Ep 97 Pt 2: Building Resilience (with Dan Lombardo)
Dan Lombardo, Sr. MEP Preconstruction Manager at The Beck Group, and guest host Anthony Garcia, President of Overwatch Hyperscale, continue their conversation about mental health, mentorship, and how Dan got into the industry. Discussions on recognizing destructive patterns, seeking help when needed, and finding purpose as essential steps towards mental well-being.
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Ep 97: Breaking the Silence (w/ Dan Lombardo)
Dan Lombardo, Sr. MEP Preconstruction Manager at The Beck Group, and guest host Anthony Garcia, President of Overwatch Hyperscale, shared insights on addressing mental health, particularly in the construction industry, where high suicide rates are prevalent. They stress the need for proactive mental health support programs, such as the ASK program implemented by Beck Construction, focusing on awareness and support. Destigmatizing mental health issues, effective communication in counseling, and the significance of proper diagnosis and treatment.
See Dan's slides here: https://archive.org/details/mental-heath-stats--dcr
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Ep 96 Pt 2: What is the Sweet Spot? (with Daniel Crosby)
Kirk continues the conversation with Daniel Crosby, founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors, as they highlight the challenges and opportunities in infrastructure projects, power generation, and data centers, and stress the need for a deep understanding of the energy ecosystem. Their discussion delves into the role of data centers in driving change in power consumption, emphasizing the importance of educating consumers on energy usage and transparent pricing signals. With the importance of understanding gas dynamics, leveraging real-time data, and upcoming industry shifts due to AI and cloud adoption, they underscore the interconnected nature of industries.
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Ep 96: Bridge to the Future (with Daniel Crosby)
Kirk is joined with Daniel Crosby, founder and CEO of Legend Energy Advisors, to unravel the complexities of power metrics, natural gas usage, and the evolution of energy consumption, shedding light on key industry insights. Diving into repurposing existing infrastructures for data centers and navigating market dynamics, they discuss scenarios during extreme weather events and the impact on gas and power systems.
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Ep 95 Pt 2: The Product is Volume and Velocity with Rhea Williams
Kirk is back with Rhea Williams, Chief Commercial Officer for E3 Platforms, to discuss the impact of technology's industrial revolution compared to revolutions of the past. Shedding light on the expanding infrastructure projects by major companies, the challenges in building power plants and interconnected microgrids, and the initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in the industry. They also highlight the necessity for creating more leadership opportunities for women, promoting confidence, and empowerment through practice and representation in male-dominated industries, encouraging women to speak up and be heard.For more about us: https://linktr.ee/overwatchmissioncritical