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In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome back John Rippingale, CEO of Sudlows Consulting. John last appeared on the podcast four years ago, and it’s a great time to catch up as Sudlows Consulting celebrates its 10th anniversary.

We dive into how Sudlows Consulting has grown and evolved over the past decade, reflecting on key milestones and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. John shares insights into the journey so far and what lies ahead for the company in the rapidly advancing world of data centers.

We also discuss the major developments in the data center industry over the last four years, exploring the trends, technologies, and challenges that have shaped the sector.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation that blends industry insights with a celebration of a decade of innovation and progress.

Learn more about Sudlows Consulting here: Sudlows Consulting

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode, we’re joined by Barbara Sacha, Partner at Cundall, and Charlotte Berry-Selwood, VP of Commercial at AVK, for an insightful conversation about the recently established Forum for Women in Data Centres (FWD).

Barbara and Charlotte dive into their career journeys, sharing their experiences and challenges in navigating and thriving in the predominantly male-dominated data center industry. They also discuss the need for a dedicated community like FWD and the goals they hope to achieve through this supportive network.

The Forum for Women in Data Centres is designed to create a welcoming space for women at all career stages within the industry to connect, build relationships, and grow. Barbara and Charlotte outline the forum’s mission: to foster an inclusive environment that offers mentorship, support, and encouragement for women striving to advance in their careers.

Tune in to learn more about the vital role FWD is playing in shaping the data center sector and empowering women within it.

Learn more about FWD here - (2) FWD - Forum for Women in Data Centres | Groups | LinkedIn

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode, I sit down with Agostinho Villela, the CTO & Engineering VP at Scala Data Centers, to dive deep into his journey in the data center industry, the growth of Scala Data Centers, and the booming Latam data center market.

Agostinho shares his career trajectory, which, like many in the industry, includes a significant tenure at IBM before transitioning into the data center space. We explore how he made this shift and the insights he's gained along the way.

Scala Data Centers is experiencing rapid expansion throughout the Latam region. Agostinho gives us an exclusive look into Scala’s latest updates and future ambitions, including their visionary project to build an "AI City."

To wrap up, Agostinho offers valuable advice for anyone aspiring to develop a career in the data center sector. This episode is packed with insights on career growth, industry trends, and the future of data centers in Latam.

Topics Covered:

• Agostinho's journey in the Data Center sector
• Scala Data Centers’ rapid expansion across Latam
• Inside look at the "AI City" project
• Career advice for aspiring data center professionals

Learn more about Scala here - Scala Data Centers is a sustainable hyperscalable data center platform - Scala Data Centers

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Monaco, Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Development at American Real Estate Partners and PowerHouse Data Centers.

Matt shares his unique journey, transitioning from a career in music to becoming a key player in the data center industry. We explore the latest updates from PowerHouse Data Centers, including the recent expansion of their leadership team, exciting new projects, joint ventures, and what’s on the horizon for the company.

Matt also provides valuable insights into the current state of the data center market and offers practical advice for anyone aspiring to build a successful career in this rapidly growing sector.

Learn more about Powerhouse here - PowerHouse Data Centers

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode I am joined by Ben Pritchard, CEO of AVK-SEG. Ben provides an insight to AVK and how they are helping the sector to manage the ever increasing sustainable and power challenges.

Ben shares his career journey within AVK and outlines why experiencing a number of different roles within the sector can help your long term career. We also discuss AVK's recent achievement of being announced in the FEBE Growth 100 list.

We then discuss how AVK is helping the sector manage the power and sustainability challenges. We cover sustainable power solutions, how the sector can be more sustainable, and why it is important to listen to all views around sustainability. We also cover the ongoing power challenge and the solutions AVK provides to manage this challenge.

Finally, Ben offers some advice for anyone looking to develop a career in the sector.

Learn more about AVK here - AVK-SEG Innovative power solutions - Powering tomorrow's data3

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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On this episode I am joined by John Day, Chief Commercial Officer at CleanArc Data Centers. 

John shares an insight to his career and how he ended up in the world of data centres. John discusses how the sector has changed over the years, with an emphasis on the ever increasing scale of developments.

CleanArc are a hyperscale developer with a focus on developing at scale, renewable energy, and offsite manufacturing. John outines the CleanArc approach and discusses the developments currently in the pipeline. 

John also shares his insight to some of the key challenges faced in the sector, and offers advice on how you can develop a career in the data center sector.

Learn more about CleanArc here - Home - CleanArc Data Centers

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode I am joined by Adam Khan, CEO & Founder of Diamond Quanta. We discuss the semiconductor landscape and how Diamond could power the future of technology.

Adam shares insight to how the semiconductor landscape has evolved across history, and what we can expect to happen next. Adam outlines why Diamond offers the ability to push the boundaries of what is possible in semiconductor and quantum technology. 

We also discuss the impact the technology would have on the data centre space, and where data centres are heading in relation to compute.

You can learn more about Diamond Quanta here - https://diamondquanta.com/

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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In this episode I am joined by Ian Miller, Director at TTSP. We discuss how the architectural design of data centres has evolved across Ian's career, and try to predict what will happen next.

Ian outlines how he started his career in architecture and how he fell into the world of data centres. 

We discuss the first data centre Ian worked on, and how over time the sector has evolved. Ian shares his experiences designing data centers of all scales, and what he has learnt along the way. We then look at what might happen next..

Learn more about TTSP here - TTSP offers inspirational architectural and interior design solutions across the built environment. | TTSP

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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On this episode I am joined by Dave Buckner, VP Engineering & Development at Sabey Data Centers, and Michelle Irwin, Senior Program Director at Advancing Construction.

This episode gives you an insight to the Advancing Data Center Design & Engineering event taking place in San Jose across August 26-27 2024.

Dave shares an insight to his discussion around designing data centers for the future. How can we create futureproof data centers in rapidly evolving times?

Michelle provides an update on the conference and shares some of the exciting topics on the agenda. 

Register for the conference here - Home - Advancing Data Center Facility Design & Engineering (advancing-data-center-design-engineering.com)

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The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect

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On this episode I am joined by Alistair Law, Founder at Vertical Meadow. Alistair is the founder of a unique organization that is bringing living walls to the world of construction. 

Alistair shares how he started his career and how his passion for biodiversity and nature resulted in the creation of Vertical Meadow. 

Vertical Wall is bringing biodiversity back to cities. Alistair outlines the product and why this solution can help manage a number of challenges within the data centre sector. Green walls / roofs is a well known solution within the data centre sector, but Vertical Meadow takes this to another level.

You can learn more about Vertical Meadow here - Vertical Meadow | Bringing Biodiversity Back Into Our Cities

Support the show

The Inside Data Centre Podcast is recorded in partnership with DataX Connect, a specialist data centre recruitment company based in the UK. They operate on a global scale to place passionate individuals at the heart of leading data centre companies.

To learn more about Andy Davis and the rest of the DataX team, click here: DataX Connect