What will we cover? Canadian Data Centre Market and why we should keep it Canadian? Who am I interviewing: Bill is an Executive level Data Centre Consultant/Program Director with experience covering various areas in the Data Centre industry. Over 30+ years of delivering complex projects and achieving successful outcomes for clients ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. His core expertise covers construction, design and build, facilities operations, assessments, IT (hardware and software) migrations. Some of his clients have included: Bell Canada (National Hosting Services), Rogers, EPIC realty, 151 Front Street, Equinix, CBRE, Blackberry, ESA, ICE Data Centers, MetroOptic, Crestpoint, Sun Life, Cogeco, Videotron, Colo-D, Bridgepoint International, Verizon,1547 mission-critical to name a few) Leader of strategic initiatives involving site selection, design/build/operate data center’s and telecom hub locations. Extensive knowledge evaluating data center building power, generation, connectivity, risk management, location, and market demands. Performed numerous data center assessments that focus on end of life equipment, retrofit situations, re-evaluating an existing facility’s, high-density requirements, power upgrades, UPS/ Batteries upgrades, Fire suppression systems upgrades, and overall data center recommendations. Lead all RFP endeavors, develop strategic partnerships, collaborate with partners, and drive the business in a collaborative manner Oversee engineering design and construction for all sites including a selection of general contractors, engineering firms, and industry specialists Provides leadership for the design, planning, and implementation of enhancements to improve company operations and stakeholder value through technology development. Manage capital budgets, evaluates needs, conducts cost and productivity analyses, and determines technology priorities and requirements to effectively and efficiently support technology needs.
