The QTS Experience

By Dave McCall

The most valuable commodity on earth today is data. How we make it, use it, move it & protect it. Join David McCall as he invites guests from all industries to talk about how they use data to driv... more

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October 17, 2025Ep231: Joe Rozza – The Power of Purpose, Water, and Sustainable Innovation
Joe Rozza joins me to explore how passion, purpose, and practical sustainability collide. From Florida’s drainage ditches to corporate water stewardship, we dig into resilience, governance, and how real business value flows when companies stop treating sustainability like a side project. Dive in—this one’s deep.
External References
Jimmy Carter's book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" (referenced regarding PLO formation and water diversion): https://www.amazon.com/Palestine-Peace-Not-Apartheid-Carter/dp/0743285034
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card (referenced for U.S. infrastructure grade of D): https://infrastructurereportcard.org/
Net Zero Carbon commitments (general reference to corporate pledges): https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/11/net-zero-emissions-cop26-climate-change/
Guest Links
Joe Rozza's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-rozza-p-e-bcee-a8143b12
Ryan Companies Website: https://www.ryancompanies.com/
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1h 11min
September 08, 2025Ep230: Brent Trenga: Recovering Architect Redefines Building – Circularity, Data Centers, & Legos
Brent Trenga joins me to spill on why construction is stuck in the Stone Age while we run space-age data centers. We geek out on circular economies, ethical capitalism, and why data centers should be built like Legos—easy to snap together, just as easy to snap apart—so growth and reuse don’t come with carbon regret. Tune in for laughs and lightbulb moments!
References to Studies, Reports, Data, or External Agencies
Katerra (failed mass timber company) – Company history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katerra
Sidewalk Labs – Alphabet project https://www.sidewalklabs.com/
Guest Links
Brent Trenga's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-trenga-a077278
Company Website: Kingspan Insulated Panels North America https://www.kingspan.com/us/en-us/product-groups/insulated-panels
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1h 36min
August 19, 2025Ep229: Luke Saladyga: Submarine Officer to Oracle Innovator–Systems Engineering, Data Centers, & AI
I've got Luke Saladyga sharing his wild ride from nukes on subs to hyperscale data centers at Google and now Oracle. We dive into operational maturity, high availability nines, and why curiosity beats repetition every time – because who wants boring when you can automate the chaos?
Studies, References, and External Mentions
Myers-Briggs personality test (referenced in leadership course): https://www.myersbriggs.org/
Open Compute Project (initiated by Meta): https://www.opencompute.org/
Nvidia GTC conference and GB200 GPUs: https://www.nvidia.com/gtc/
IEC 61850 standard (substation protocol): https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/6028
Guest Links
Luke Saladyga's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saladyga/
Oracle Company Website: https://www.oracle.com/
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1h 49min
August 11, 2025The QTS Experience 228: with Joel Chakkalakal; Waste, Recycling, and the tubing at Schlitterbahn
Sustainability in data centers boils down to slashing carbon footprints and waste—think Lean Six Sigma magic and robotic automation. I geek out with Joel Chakkalakal on decommissioning hacks, circular economies, and why ops folks deserve a seat at the design table. Let's make our industry greener, one velcro trace at a time!
Studies, References, Data, or External Agencies
Lean Six Sigma: https://www.asq.org/quality-resources/six-sigma
Open Compute Project (OCP): https://www.opencompute.org/
IEEE Working Group on Data Sanitization (IEEE P2883): https://standards.ieee.org/ieee/2883/10711/
Nomad Futurist: https://nomadfuturist.com/
Pegasus Logistics: https://www.pegasuslogistics.com/
Guest Links Joel Chakkalakal's
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chakkalakal
Company Website (Critical Risk Solution): https://www.criticalrisksolution.com/
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1h 8min
August 01, 2025 Episode 227: Raiford Smith – Balloon Dogs, Grid Stress, and Data Center Ingenuity
I'm diving into the grid's growing pains with Raiford Smith! Raiford says the grid is a balloon dog—squeeze it here, make it an anteater there. We unpack the stress
on aging infrastructure and explore innovative fixes. Join us for a charged QTS Experience!
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58min
July 18, 2025Episode 226: Cathal Quinn – From Rooftops to Resilience: Data Centers, Mental Health & Irish Grit
He went from pouring pints to powering platforms—and once dreamed of being the next great Irish basketball star (don’t we all). Cathal Quinn and I discuss big builds, mental health, and why Ireland is still punching above its digital weight class.
Referenced Reports / Concepts
FLAP-D: Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin as major European DC hubs
Compound growth of the EU data center market: Estimated 15–20% YoY over 3–5 years (no direct link, summary from guest)
The concept of Ireland missing the “first wave of AI” due to energy constraints
Guest Links
Cathal Quinn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathal-quinn-15099837/
MOY Group Company Website
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1h 35min
July 03, 2025 Episode 225: Sean James: Data Centers, Green Tech, and AI Adventures
Sean James spills on sustainable tech, smart designs, and why flops spark wins. Plus, how to hired by a Hyperscale in 3 easy steps—proof nice guys finish first! Join me for a hilarious, eye-opening chat!
References
Duke University Study: Duke University's Energy Initiative. https://nicholasinstitute.duke.edu/sites/default/files/publications/rethinking-load-growth.pdf
Don Saddaway (MIT): TED Talk. https://youtu.be/Sddb0Khx0yA?si=NMTm50HkE-WmovR5
Guest Information
LinkedIn Profile: Sean James https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-james-6592524/
Company Website: Microsoft https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/
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59min
June 19, 2025Episode 224: Dagi Berhane – Building Data Centers Where There’s No Power, Water, or Patience
What do you get when you mix solar panels, shipping containers, and sheer willpower? A data center in the wild. Dagi Berhane joins me to talk trust, technology, and why availability should come before sustainability. Also, what happens when your cloud has no internet? (Spoiler: Dagi builds one.)
Guest Links
Dagi Berhane’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagi-berhane/
Salesforce Website: https://www.salesforce.com/
References & Studies Mentioned
Salesforce 1-1-1 Philanthropic Model: https://www.salesforce.com/company/philanthropy/
Red Fox Data Center Initiative: https://redfoxsolutionsgroup.com/
The Innovator’s Dilemma by Clayton Christensen: https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=46
Habitat for Humanity: https://www.habitat.org/
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1h 27min
June 12, 2025Episode 223: Julie Fedorchak – AI, Energy Policy, and Other Energy Lessons (or How to Not Get Run Out of Town)
What do AI, energy, and rural America have in common? Everything. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak joins me to talk about working together—across communities, industries, and the aisle—to tackle tough challenges with common sense and shared purpose, from Wahpeton to Washington.
Guest Info
Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak – U.S. House of Representatives: https://fedorchak.house.gov
References & Mentions
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC): https://www.naruc.org
U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee: https://energycommerce.house.gov
Applied Digital (Ellendale, ND): https://applieddigital.com
David Wright – U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission: https://www.nrc.gov/about-nrc/organization/commission/wright.html
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38min
June 04, 2025Episode 222: Joshua (JP) Buzzell: Abundance, AI, and Next-Gen Data Center Innovation
What if we stopped asking “what’s left?” and started asking “what’s possible?” In this episode, JP Buzzell helps us shake off the doom and gloom with a fresh take on what’s next for power, AI, and the people building the future. He’s all about big ideas, smart grids, and working together to get things done. If you’re tired of hearing “that’ll never work,” this one’s for you. Optimism is on the table—and it might just power the next generation of data centers..
#QTSExperience #JPBuzzell #QTS #Eaton #SmartGrid #PowerInnovation #DigitalInfrastructure #NextGenDataCenters
References
Eaton: https://www.eaton.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuabuzzell/
Data Center Value Chain: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7267080936431751168/
ARPA-E (Advanced Research Projects Agency–Energy): https://arpa-e.energy.gov/
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): https://www.nrel.gov/
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2h 12min

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