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/

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

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/

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/ 

 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!

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

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.pdfDon 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/ 

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/

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 InfoCongresswoman 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

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/

David McCall sits down with John Coster, the master electrician turned systems thinker, to explore why AI might break your systems — and why your best defense is a little philosophy, a lot of collaboration, and maybe a good spreadsheet. Expect humor, reflection, and big questions about human flourishing.

AI is learning, growing, and optimizing our world—but can it make a proper peanut butter and jelly sandwich? Jim Gao joins David McCall to discuss how AI went from winning board games to optimizing data centers, why trusting AI is like supervising an intern, and how data centers might just become the next big "player" in AI’s game of efficiency. Guest Links Jim Gao’s Company (Phaidra): https://www.phaidra.ai/ Jim Gao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimgao/ 

AI isn’t coming for your job—but it might take the boring parts! Carrie Goetz joins David McCall to talk about mentorship, career opportunities in tech, and how to make AI work for us (instead of the other way around). Plus, why data centers are the best-kept secret in the job market and how one simple trick can clean up your social media feed. Guest Links: Carrie Goetz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriegoetz/  Company Website: https://strategitcom.com/   External References & Resources Mentioned: Carrie Goetz's Website & Resources: https://carriegoetz.com/ National Apprenticeship Programs for Data Centers: https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ Book by Carrie Goetz: Jumpstart Your Career in Data Centers – Available on https://www.amazon.com/ 

How do we transform conflict into peace? Dr. Paul Root Wolpe returns to discuss his mission to make Atlanta a global hub for conflict resolution. Can AI help in this process? Maybe—but should we trust it blindly? Probably not. This episode unpacks the balance between technology and human connection. Plus, Dave investigates Dr. Wolpe’s suspiciously youthful appearance. Dr. Paul Root Wolpe’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-root-wolpe-123456 Emory University Conflict Transformation Article: https://news.emory.edu/stories/2024/04/er_wolpe_new_center/story.html Dr Wolpe’s Blog: A Different Future: https://paul.root.wolpe.family/  Referenced Reports, Data & Studies European Conflict Resolution Cities (The Hague, Geneva, Oslo, Helsinki) – European Peacebuilding Database

Dan Crosby sheds light on the exciting world of data center power, exploring innovative solutions for a sustainable future. Discover how microgrids, strategic partnerships, and a touch of optimism can power the data centers of tomorrow! Dan Crosby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-crosby-a58a3212/ Legend Energy Advisors: https://legendenergyadvisors.com/

Craig Pennington takes us on a journey from adventures with the Royal Air Force to rethinking data centers for AI environments. Tune in for GPU gossip, liquid cooling confessions, and why collaboration might just save us all! This episode is as electrifying as a 130-kilowatt cabinet!

David McCall, Christine King, and Chris Lohse dive into nuclear power’s pivotal role in meeting rising energy demand and decarbonization goals. They explore AI-driven challenges, grid reliability, SMRs, microreactors, energy justice, and policy hurdles. Spoiler: even gummy bears find their way into this electrifying discussion on resilience and innovation.   Christine King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-king-engineer/ Chris Lohse: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-lohse-7033a2126/ INL: GAIN Program: https://gain.inl.gov/ Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): https://www.ferc.gov/ DOE Advanced Nuclear Liftoff Report: https://www.energy.gov/ ISO New England Report on Renewable Integration: https://www.iso-ne.com/ X-energy and Amazon Partnership Announcement: https://x-energy.com/ Kairos Power: https://kairospower.com/ TerraPower: https://www.terrapower.com/  

Greg Stover, Vertiv’s Global Director of High Tech Development, takes us on a wild ride from IBM laser printers to AI-driven liquid cooling solutions. Learn how data centers are saving humanity, embracing renewables, and battling 43kW racks—one kilowatt at a time. Greg Stover: LinkedIn Vertiv: https://www.vertiv.com/en-emea/ External References Supercomputing 2024 Conference (SC24): Highlights emerging liquid cooling technologies. https://scconference.org Nvidia’s Role in Data Centers: Nvidia’s growth and influence in AI-driven data center design. https://www.nvidia.com Renewable Energy Adoption in Data Centers: Studies on sustainability driven by data centers. https://www.iea.org/reports/data-centre-energy-report 

James Walker, nuclear physicist, engineer, and proud salmon fisherman-accent holder, dives deep into the future of nuclear energy with me on this episode of the QTS Experience. From debunking safety myths and exploring microreactor innovation to tackling the energy sovereignty puzzle, James shares why nuclear is poised to power our data centers, remote islands, and even military bases. We discuss the practicality of modular designs, their environmental benefits, and why he believes nuclear is key to sustainable growth. And yes, we even detour into the mysteries of marriage, 3D-printed reactors, and whether nuclear engineers can really master the mind of their spouses. Spoiler: they can’t. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and maybe a little charmed as we explore why nuclear energy is not just a solution for today’s power needs but a critical investment in our collective future.

Bloom Energy’s Jeff Barber joins me to discuss why reliable, sustainable, and innovative power generation is the key to the future of data centers. From his days as a mainframe operator at Chico State to leading the charge with hydrogen fuel cells, Jeff shares his insights into the evolving energy landscape. We tackle the challenges of scaling AI workloads, oscillating power demands, and why your Netflix stream isn’t the only thing at stake when the lights go out. Whether you’re curious about on-site power generation, SMRs, or the economics of energy infrastructure, Jeff’s practical, informed perspective is a must-hear. Plus, find out why his stage name might just be “Four Nines and an Eight.” Tune in for a conversation that’s all about more power, less pollution, and making the future a little brighter (literally).