Matt Anderson, a former Navy nuke, shares his unique experiences working in data centers across the United States, Sweden, Ireland, and Denmark. We talk about transitioning to international data center roles, cultural and salary differences, how to land one of these roles, and some general advice for living and working overseas. Transitioning to International Role … Read more
In the competitive field of data center operations, effectively negotiating your salary can have a huge financial payoff over the course of your career. A recent podcast from Data Center News featured valuable insights from veteran recruiter Dave Alpert on how to skillfully navigate this high-stakes process. Here are some of the top takeaways. The … Read more
Are you a nuke? Do have or want a job in a data center? Have you ever wondered how a recruiter looks at your resume and cover letter? Do they even look at your over letter? Well, this is the answer. Dave Alpert, a data center recruiter who has worked with top companies like Meta … Read more
The data center industry has experienced explosive growth over the past decade, driven by the rise of cloud computing, streaming services, and now generative AI. As our digital lives continue migrating to the cloud, there is an ever-increasing demand for data center capacity and operational excellence. The Data Center Nukes podcast spoke with Brian Decker, … Read more
In this episode of the Data Center Nukes Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Jolly, a 25-year veteran of the Navy Nuclear Program and currently working as a Data Center Cluster Manager at Amazon Webs Services (AWS). Steve gives advice on transitioning from a career in the Navy to the civilian workforce, … Read more
In this episode of the Data Center Nukes Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Knapp, a 25-year veteran of the Navy Nuclear Program and currently working on data center construction and commissioning with JLL. Brian shared his journey from operating nuclear plants on aircraft carriers and submarines to leading a facilities team … Read more