The conversation highlights the growing demand for skilled professionals in the data center industry due to the retirement of experienced workers and the increasing complexity of data center designs.
Joshua Feinberg notes that only a few U.S. higher education institutions offer formal training in data center operations, technology, and facilities.
Emil Sayegh points out that data centers are evolving to be more aesthetically pleasing and vertical, requiring architects and industrial construction expertise.
He advises that specializing in data centers offers a stable career path, as these facilities are crucial for future technological advancements.
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
- Advise civil engineer/architect friend to focus on data center construction, as it will provide a steady work stream.
- Focus career on data center construction and design.
Outline
Changes in Data Center Designs and Their Impact on Jobs
- Joshua Feinberg discusses the gap in the job market due to the retirement of experienced talent and the need for new professionals to fill these roles.
- He highlights that only a few higher education institutions in the US offer formal training specific to data centers.
- Joshua emphasizes the various opportunities in the construction space, particularly in industrial and data center sectors, which are often overlooked.
- He notes that while residential and retail construction is well-known, industrial construction is a hot area with significant potential.
Emerging Trends in Data Center Designs
- Emil Sayegh mentions a recent article in the Wall Street Journal about the evolving design of data centers, moving towards more vertical structures.
- He points out that future data center designs will incorporate more aesthetic elements, such as windows, to break away from the traditional gray buildings.
- Emil suggests architects will be crucial in these new designs, bringing a fresh perspective to data center construction.
- He advises a friend, a civil engineer and architect, to specialize in data centers, predicting a lifelong demand for such expertise.
The Importance of Data Centers in Future Technology
- Emil reiterates that data centers are essential for advancing future technology and society.
- He asserts that without data centers, the full potential of emerging technologies cannot be realized.
- Emil's advice to his friend reflects the long-term stability and high demand for professionals in the data center sector.
- He concludes that focusing on data centers is a sound career choice with a promising future.
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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