In episode #38 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, host Joshua Feinberg sits down with Adam Gibson, the Vice President of Global Data Center Development at Megaport and the owner of techvox consulting. Adam shares his unique career journey into the data center industry and provides valuable insights for those looking to enter or advance their careers in this rapidly evolving field. You will learn about the diverse range of roles available, strategies for mid-career professionals, the operational challenges of global data center management, and the key trends shaping the future of this critical infrastructure. Whether you're just starting out or looking to recharge your data center career, this episode is a must-watch.
0:00 Coming up In this episode of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast
0:49 Introducing Adam Gibson, Vice President of Global DC Development at Megaport
1:52 Adam Gibson's journey to leading Megaport's Global Data Center Development
3:46 Data Center Career Advice for Entry-Level, Client-Facing Job Roles
10:05 Advice for Mid-Career Data Center Professionals
18:36 Optimizing Data Center Operations (Locations and Hours Across Different Data Center Job Functions)
22:56 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)
23:33 Data Center Locations, Utility Power Grid Demands, and Latency Requirements
32:04 Decentralized Data Centers vs. Hyperscale vs. Edge
36:27 The Future of Data Center Design Build Projects and Quantum Computing
41:37 Adam Gibson (Connect with on LinkedIn), Megaport (Follow on LinkedIn and Website), and techvox (Follow on LinkedIn and Website)
46:27 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)
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Explore the data center landscape with expert insights tailored for CEOs, sales professionals, marketers, customer success managers, product managers, and channel partner managers. From achieving sales targets to fostering team development and innovation, nurturing customer relationships, and optimizing go-to-market strategies, the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast equips you with actionable strategies for success in the AI data center industry.
The primary audience is go-to-market professionals who work in and around AI data centers -- including colocation, wholesale, hyperscale, edge, modular, technology, facilities, construction, real estate, sales, and marketing companies. This podcast is especially relevant for CEOs, sales professionals, marketers, customer success managers, product managers, and channel partner managers.