Joshua Feinberg asks about career advice for mid-career professionals in the data center industry seeking new opportunities.
Emil Sayegh advises against limiting oneself to current expertise and encourages exploring adjacent technologies such as AI, liquid cooling, and data centers near natural gas sources.
He highlights the rapid technological advancements, including virtualization and GPU chips, and suggests focusing on OEMs supplying the data center industry.
Emil emphasizes the significant investment in data center technology, equating it to software development, and underscores the importance of adapting to new industry demands.
This video is excerpted from the podcast Ep. #62 Emil Sayegh, Serial Tech and Data Center CEO of Profit Growth Insights | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast.
Action Items
- Explore adjacent and lateral job opportunities in the data center industry, such as with OEMs that supply the data center industry.
- Look into the advancements in technologies like nuclear, gas, AI, and liquid cooling that are being used in data centers.
- Investigate the impact of Nvidia's GPU technology and the need for industries to adapt to provide the necessary power and cooling.
Outline
Advice for Mid-Career Professionals in Data Centers
- Joshua Feinberg asks for advice for professionals in their mid-career who are considering a change in their field, particularly those who have experience in hosting and managed services.
- Emil Sayegh suggests that professionals should not be afraid to explore adjacent fields and technologies, as advancements in technology have made it possible to pursue new opportunities.
- Emil highlights the resurgence of natural gas and the importance of locating data centers near natural gas sources.
- He mentions the growing fields of AI and liquid cooling, encouraging professionals to consider these areas as potential new career directions.
- Emil advises focusing on the data center industry and its OEMs, noting the significant advancements in technology within data centers and the similar investment in software.
Resources
Watch the full podcast Ep. #62 Emil Sayegh, Serial Tech and Data Center CEO of Profit Growth Insights | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast
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