National DICE Data Center Construction, Design And Development - EAST

Dan Golding is one of the world's leading experts at data center and network engineering, business development, and operations. He has a 25-year career focused on building Internet, Cloud, and AI/ML infrastructure for enterprises, colocation providers, hyperscale clouds, and the emerging AI ecosystem. Dan recently left a long career at Google where he was the only Google Engineering Director to be a part of both the Google Global Networking and Google Data Centers Advanced Technology Innovation teams. He's been a technical lead on the design, engineering and build teams responsible for over $25b of datacenters - thousands of megawatts. He's also a leader in data center leasing, having negotiated, sold, performed due diligence, or signed over $600m of wholesale data center lease deals. Prior to joining Google, Dan was the Vice President of Operations and Engineering at Iron Mountain Data Centers, and before that, RagingWire Data Centers (now NTT Data Centers). Dan was the sector's leading industry analyst and investment banker at Gartner for Technical Professionals, Tier 1 Research (451 Group) and DH Capital. Dan was one of the earliest engineering leaders at groundbreaking Internet service providers like AOL, Mindspring, and Earthlink. Dan is the former Chairman of NANOG and former vice-Chairman and co-founder of Open-IX. He is frequently credited as the co-founder of Northern Virginia's Data Center Alley in Ashburn. Dan's three most significant innovations have been the popularization of the now dominant Donut model of Internet interconnection which supplanted the former Tier-n model of interconnect; the most historically advantageous Ashburn, VA data center land deal - NTT's 100 acre campus in the middle of Ashburn for $20m in 2012 - land with an objective value of $500m; and the development of engineering continuous improvement techniques to vastly accelerate deployments in hyperscale data centers by factors of 5x or more. Dan has a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Auburn University, and a Master of Science Degree in Telecommunications Engineering from George Mason University. He is a graduate of the US Navy's Nuclear Power School.

Jason has been a critical player in the data center industry since 2007, specializing in wholesale and retail sales transactions. He joined VoltaGrid in 2023 to expand its data center business, recognizing the evolving challenges in the sector. Jason brings a deep well of industry expertise, enabling VoltaGrid to navigate the complexities of powering data centers and delivering tailored behind-the-meter solutions for both temporary and long-term energy needs.

Raj Uparkar is a director at AWS and owns software engineering, applied science and infrastructure program management with a focus on optimizing utilization of data center electrical distribution systems. He has worked in various roles in his career across data center finance, data center capacity planning and infrastructure program management.

Dip is a technologist, engineer, and entrepreneur. He lives on the beach with his fantastic family (Wife, Daughter, and Dog). He is currently the Chief Technology Officer of Soluna (Nasdaq: SLNH), a company aiming to make stranded green energy profitable using off-grid high-density computing. Before Soluna, he was a co-founder of Ecovent, a smart home technology company sold to ConnectM in 2016. Before Ecovent, Dip led the design, development, and production of complex radar systems at Lockheed Martin. Dip has a BSEE from Drexel University, an MSEE from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he currently serves as a lecturer.

Sarp is the VP - Commercial Product at Enverus. He has research and modeling experience in upstream & downstream oil & gas and power markets and has presented his work at various academic conferences around the world, including those organized by the SPE and the IAEE. He has also been published in the SPE Economics & Management Journal for his work on the long-term economic viability of production from unconventional liquids-rich reservoirs. Sarp’s focus on data-driven modeling and his ability to incorporate the effects of technological and market advances into analyses provides clients a thorough picture of the present and the future in their area of interest within the energy industry. Sarp holds a Master of Science in Mineral and Energy Economics from the Colorado School of Mines, a Master of Science in Petroleum Economics and Management from the Institut Francais du Petrole (IFP School), and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago.

Jonathan (Jon) Gibbs is the Senior Program Manager of Development at Cologix, North America’s leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. In this role, Jon is responsible for managing construction standards, facilitating new property acquisitions, and overseeing the preconstruction process. Jon has over 25 years of extensive construction experience including preconstruction, procurement, and project management. He began his career in electrical contracting and has completed a five-year electrical apprenticeship in 2002. Jon also holds certifications in estimating along with a degree in Construction Management.

Juan Sebastian Jurado is a senior director of customer success at ALICE Technologies, where he helps customers digitize their scheduling practices from static legacy systems to parametric and integrated project controls. Juan's extensive experience includes implementing AI-powered tools for more competitive bidding, target value design, lean planning, and project recoveries. Juan has trained schedulers around the world in generative scheduling, also gaining a deep understanding of the challenges faced in industrial, infrastructure, and commercial markets and the many limitations of legacy planning and project management tools. At ALICE, Juan has developed frameworks for integrating schedule, cost, and scope, as well as decision methodologies for AI tool evaluation and adoption. He is passionate about educating the industry on the limitations and opportunities of AI and helping translate complex technical talk into actionable construction impacts that make life better for workers and companies. Before ALICE, Juan graduated from Stanford University, worked at Suffolk Construction, and co-founded Built Robotics. Juan offers a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges of driving innovation in the AEC industry.

Jake is the Co-Founder of Power and Data Management, LLC (PDM), a development firm that advises clients in building massively modular mission critical projects, and supplies electrical infrastructure including transformers, switchgear, containerized data centers and Battery Energy Storage Systems. PDM’s modular designs support flexible power densities to power standard and HPC systems yet delivers high operating efficiency. He is also the Founder of DC BLOX and Co-Founder of GIGA Data Centers, providers of multi-tenant colocation data centers and network services. Prior to these ventures, he was Chief Marketing Officer for GE Energy Management ($8B revenue) where he led the development of global strategy and commercialization initiatives, and guided the development of markets and new technology areas such as creating GE’s Critical Power business. In GE Critical Power, he led the business to engage hyperscale-cloud companies with a complete portfolio of electrical equipment, including UPS, switchgear, and containerized critical power systems with automated controls. Previously, he spent over nine years managing portfolio companies for private equity investors of electrical & electronic manufacturing businesses including Milestek, Pasternack Enterprises, and Magnequench, and saw them successfully brought to sale. He has also held executive leadership roles with Emerson Electric, in which he led Product Management for the Emerson Network Power division (now Vertiv). Jake received a Bachelor degree in Math and Computer Science from Vanderbilt University and an M.B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. He lives in Atlanta, GA.

Develops strategies for applications of precast/prestressed concrete building systems in the data center space. Leads the effort to engage technical staff in the design-assist effort of very fast-track projects, at the earliest stages of development. Works with end-users and their agents to create unique designs and unusual applications of precast concrete building systems. Drives Metromont’s practice of acting as a specialty precast subcontractor in the data center -- and not just the manufacturer of various precast parts and pieces. Metromont can self-perform 100% of the precast concrete work, beginning from structured design-assist engagement, through field erection of "all-precast" buildings. Leads the activities of Metromont’s VA Sales staff in pursuit of projects primarily in Virginia’s Data Center Alley, but across the U.S. Metromont has the capability of extending its reach beyond this area, on certain projects, where organizational strengths, financial capacity, and past experience -- particularly with regard to mission-critical projects -- are required. 35 years experience in the precast/prestressed concrete industry, including responsibilities for nearly every aspect of the ", get work" and "do work" functions. Directly involved in preconstruction through contract, in 20M SF of all precast data centers. Marshall is a 7x24 Exchange DC Chapter Board of Directors member and a member of the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA).

Kurt’s professional engineering career spans over 40 years. His expertise includes structural engineering design for Mission Critical Facilities such as Data Centers, Health Care Facilities such as Hospitals and Clinics and Life Sciences Facilities such as Biopharmaceutical Pilot Plants and Production Facilities around the United States and the World. His area of expertise is in designing buildings to be occupable after natural disasters including Tornados, Hurricanes and Earthquakes. He has been the structural engineer of record for conventional “fixed Base Buildings” ranging from 1-23 stories, “Base Isolated Buildings” ranging from 1-5 stories, and the retrofit and new construction of buildings incorporating Fluid Viscous Dampers ranging from 1-22 stories. He has published numerous papers on passive energy dissipation and presented the findings at various conventions in Boston, San Francisco and Milan. For over 23 years as the Founding Principal at PARADIGM Structural Engineers, Kurt spends most of his time developing new leaders at PARADIGM and mentoring staff in Chicago and San Francisco.

David serves JRM as VP of Mission Critical. With a meticulous, detailed, and results-oriented approach, he has expertly handled many complex Mission Critical projects. David brings over 30 years of experience in this arena as well as detailed knowledge and skills in the design and engineering realm. Prior to his current role, he served as Executive Vice President of Engineering for Henegan Construction and worked as Associate Electrical Engineer for Jaros, Baum & Bolles in NYC. As a New York State licensed Professional Engineer and a dedicated professional, he has earned a strong reputation when it comes to projects involving mission critical construction. David’s skills, experience, and knowledge are essential components of JRM’s commitment to continuous growth and exceptional service.

Matt Adamson, PSP, is a seasoned Physical Security Engineer with 13 years of extensive experience in data center security. His career spans various roles, including security officer, security supervisor, security manager, physical security technician, project manager, security consultant, and physical security engineer. Matt possesses comprehensive expertise in all phases of the physical security system lifecycle, encompassing initial design, construction, and ongoing maintenance of installed systems. His focus is on emerging technologies and integrations aimed at optimizing security processes and improving efficiency while maintaining a robust security posture.

Nicholas Peloso is a Physical Security Engineer with a focus on developing Systems and Designs that incorporate Security as a holistic function to seamlessly integrate and enhance business and operations. Nicholas has greater than a decade of experience in all facets of Security encompassing Design, Testing, Integration, Application, and Risk. With projects covering Industrial, Commercial, Governmental, Transportation, and varied Critical Infrastructure and International Initiatives.

Amy Dunton is a business development professional with a focus on developing business relationships and strategies with her customers, partners and industry peers. Serving as the foundation of her consultative wholistic approach, Amy’s over 25 years of experience in physical and network security, structured cabling, power/cooling, connectivity, network, storage, and compute brings a well-rounded and unique perspective to the critical infrastructure industry.  Her roles have included working for distribution, manufacturing, manufacturing representatives, and a leading Enterprise IT Solutions provider.  Her expansive network and understanding of IT infrastructure, Facilities and Data Centers has fuelled a passion for creating an environment with more collaboration as IT Infrastructure and technology trends can greatly impact how we design, build and secure our data centers and critical infrastructure. Amy currently serves on the board of the AFCOM Greater MN Chapter and the 7x24 Exchange MN Chapter. She is serving as the Co-Chair for the SIA Perimeter Security

After getting his B.S. in Chemistry Michael began his career in Industrial Water Treatment for 16 years. For the next 14 years he served in the Data Center industry, advising Data Center owners, engineers, and operators regarding cooling and power designs and solutions. Michael has managed multiple Data Center Design/Build projects, from greenfield to brownfield, including live Data Center upgrades. He has Top Secret DOD clearance and has performed Data Center energy and Tier Reliability audits for the US Government and private industry. He also has experience in doing forensic analysis of Data Center equipment failures and implementing solutions for remediation. In 2020 Michael joined Nalco Water in the Global High Tech business group, responsible for advising and supporting Data Center engineers and owner/operators regarding water related issues. This includes site selection water assessment, cooling system design, water consumption and treatment, water conservation, water reclaim, water pre-treatment equipment design, water related Capex/Opex, and newer sustainable water strategies and technologies. He also leads the Nalco CDCWT Certification effort to educate Data Center industry members about best practices with water and the wise stewardship of water. Michael is married with four children and serves on the leadership teams of two ministry groups.

Mark Aldrich is a seasoned engineering leader with over 30 years of experience driving innovation in Mission Critical Facilities, specializing in Power Generation, Data Centers, High-Tech Manufacturing, and Aviation. In the Power Generation sector, Mark has led the design and construction of a wide range of technologies, including Gas, Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, Coal, Thermal Storage, Biomass, Geothermal, Hydro, and Biogas. He has a proven track record of integrating these diverse technologies to create tailored, high-impact solutions that align with complex project needs. In the Data Center industry, Mark has implemented strategic schedule and project enhancements across multiple high-tech facilities in the U.S. and globally. His expertise in process standardization, technology transfer between the U.S. and Europe, and cross-sector innovation has significantly influenced mission-critical infrastructure worldwide. As Vice President of Projects at Redtree Engineering, Mark continues to lead at the intersection of Power Generation and Data Centers, bringing strategic insights, technical expertise, and creative problem-solving to today’s rapidly evolving energy landscape. Mark holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering and an MBA from the University of Colorado Executive Program.

A 25-year data center industry veteran, Rich Hallahan has held various roles across engineering and operations, from project manager to strategic account manager to senior solutions engineer. As CleanArc’s Head of Solutions Engineering, Rich plays a pivotal role in driving innovative technical solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Prior to joining CleanArc, Rich worked at Digital Realty, one of the largest publicly traded data center providers. During his eight years there, he oversaw design for more than 3 million square feet and 300+ megawatts of data center space. Before Digital Realty, he held key positions at AKF Engineers, EYP Mission Critical Facilities and Cummins Power Generation. At Cummins, he built and fostered strategic global partnerships within the mission critical sector and managed more than $60 million in project pipeline, developed through his industry network. Rich began his career more than three decades ago with a small project at an IBM research data center and has continued to work on industry initiatives involving major organizations across the world.

Taylor Hawkins is an experienced and outgoing Data Center Development Project Manager leveraging technical knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering principles to support complex data infrastructure projects for the world's premier Cloud computing platforms. Ms. Hawkins has completed hundreds of megawatts of hyperscale data center builds on behalf of public and private sector clients, which include Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CM-at-Risk scopes of work, delivering 10 figures worth of construction of mission critical facilities. With a deep understanding of the intricate challenges and complexities of the data center industry, Taylor has successfully managed numerous projects from conception to completion, ensuring optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness, and adherence to strict timelines. Her expertise in overseeing the entire project life cycle, from planning and design to procurement and construction, has consistently resulted in the seamless delivery of state-of-the-art data center facilities. Beyond her technical proficiency, Taylor’s passion for diversity, equity and inclusion has set her apart as a true leader. Recognizing the transformative power of diverse perspectives and inclusive practices, she has actively fostered an inclusive work environment, championing diversity at every level of the project teams she has led. Throughout her career, Taylor has developed highly efficient recruitment programs for HBCU talent and continually uses her voice in the industry by advocating for equitable opportunities for all team members. By cultivating diverse talent and promoting equal opportunities, Taylor aims enhance team dynamics and productivity, but also ensure that projects benefit from a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences. Taylor’s dedication to the advancement of diversity and inclusion extends beyond her professional endeavors. She actively engages with industry associations and participates in speaking engagements and panel discussions on the subject, advocating for increased representation and equal access across the data center and technology sectors. Through engagement with various organizations, including Data Center Young Professionals (DCYP) DC, National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC), and her co-founding of the Just Us Initiative, Ms. Hawkins ardently seeks engage and empower underserved communities and individuals, with the goal of making others feel seen and ensure their gifts are valued. A native of Washington, DC, raised in Prince George’s County, MD, Taylor Hawkins is a proud HBCU alumna, receiving her Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering from Spelman College and North Carolina A&T State University, respectively. In addition to co-founding the Just Us Initiative, she also participates as director of a nonprofit, youth dance program for inner city children in the DC metro area. Equipped with an innate ability to navigate complex project landscapes, a strong commitment to client satisfaction, and an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, Taylor Hawkins strives to be an invaluable asset to any development project team. With her unparalleled expertise and passion, he continues to drive the industry forward, delivering cutting-edge hyperscale data centers while fostering an inclusive and progressive work environment.

As a Co-founder in 1992, and currently the Director of Environmental Impact at MIRATECH Corporation, Jim provides leadership, strategy and product design expertise for their Power Generation division. Jim rejoined Miratech Corporation in 2019 heading up the ENP Concepts consulting arm after management positions at Rypos Corporation and leading the environmental department at PowerSecure’s microgrid group. In charge of tracking all Federal, State and Local emissions regulations as they pertain to backup generators located at Datacenters in North America and Europe, he ensures MIRATECH’s products and services offer ongoing compliance. Mr. McDonald has testified before the Federal EPA numerous times and is considered a valuable stakeholder on several rulemaking teams at the State Level. For 15 years he has been an instructor for the Advanced School of the Electrical Generating Systems Association on the subject of Emissions from Diesel engines and has authored the textbook chapter on the same. He has a Patent Pending on the use of wire mesh DPF substrates in the pre-heating of SCR catalyst blocks. As the originator of the ‘GVU’ measurement parameter, Jim performs analyses to show the relative comparison on Ultraclean diesel generators versus grid supplied power. As such he advocates for the environmentally justifiable use of stationary generators until emerging renewable technologies are proven and cost effective. Jim holds a B.S in mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware.

Patrick with over 31 years of domestic and international Data Center experience. He has held key leadership positions orchestrating complex Information Technology solution builds. His passion is delivering application and infrastructure transformations yielding operational efficiencies and cost recuperation. Patrick has been accountable for program development and execution budgets of $17M - $1.45T. His leadership directed matrixed staff, consultants, architects, and multiple EPC contractors. These programs encompassed infrastructure and construction management delivery of $3.4B in data center green and brown field initiatives. Under his leadership high-performing multi-disciplined engineering teams delivered design build and mission critical transformations beyond 4.2GW+ in capacity across the U.S. and EU. These programs aligned engineering teams with strategic technology roadmaps to meet enterprise, colo and hyperscale market needs. Prior to Introba, Patrick has significant experience as business owner, consultant, and contractor delivering mission critical facilities. He has held Data Center leadership positions as Director of Engineering, VP Program Director, VP Director, Enterprise Principal Architect, VP Infrastructure Services, Senior Officer Operations. His experience and client delivery include Airlines, Automotive, Banking, Defense, Financial Services, Enterprise Technology Sector, Education, Energy/Utilities, Health Care, Insurance, Manufacturing, Social media and Retail.

Neila Wilson, a US Air Force Veteran, has been in telecommunications for 30+ years and leading engineering teams for 18 years. She has a passion for broadband technology, both terrestrial and celestial. At AWS, her focus centers on optimizing data center design engineering and executing cost-saving strategies that resonate with AWS' global expansion. Her team is dedicated to integrating decarbonization efforts and AI/ML technology, revolutionizing the approach to power, cooling, and network infrastructure. With an EE, MBA, PMP certification and expertise in hyperscale data center trends, Neila steers projects that align with AWS's strategic goals and operational excellence. Previously, as a Sr. Manager of Engineering and then a Connectivity Strategy Lead at Meta, Neila's role was pivotal in fostering a Center of Excellence that significantly enhanced project efficiency and timelines in data center design and construction. This foundation of strategic leadership and best practices has been instrumental in driving current initiatives at AWS. Now, leveraging this experience to ensure that design change management programs uphold the commitment to sustainability, identify significant cost and schedule savings, and adapt to the evolving demands of the data center industry. Years of experience are built on planning, design, dev-ops, operations and systems roles. Collaboration with consultants, vendors and manufacturers have contributed to strategic innovations and understanding of how to scale more efficiently.

Award-winning sales and leadership expert Chrissy Olsen brings over 30 years of experience in thetechnology and data center industry. With a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, operations, and the challenges of modern scalability, she delivers an insightful narrative about the ups and downs of disruptive technologies in this high-stakes sector. Chrissy is dedicated to ensuring her teams and colleagues develop the sales and leadership strategies they need to succeed in this rapidly evolving marketplace. Chrissy began her career in infrastructure construction, later founding her own technology design firm, which she scaled and merged with a larger organization. She leveraged this experience to launch and lead multiple data center business units globally, establishing herself as a critical resource in assessing and enhancing industry expertise and bringing consistency to complex data center projects around the world. Her expertise spans key aspects of data center design, deployment, and operational efficiency, making her avaluable asset in navigating the intricacies of mission-critical infrastructure. Widely regarded as an expert on customer engagement and retention within the data center industry, Chrissy helps businesses align their service delivery with evolving customer expectations. Her leadership has consistently contributed to the successful execution of large-scale projects, ensuring reliability, uptime, and seamless integration across data center environments. Chrissy is also a passionate advocate for advancing women in technology and the data center industry. She is actively involved with organizations such as iMasons, Women in Tech, Women in BICSI, and Women in Entertainment, pushing for greater opportunities for women in these fields. Oh, and did we mention Chrissy is Italian? That means she brings a spirited personality, quick wit, a love for the stage, and an unmistakable flair to her presentations—often accompanied by lively hand gestures! Chrissy knows how to command a platform, engage with an audience, and offer thought-provoking leadership that leaves everyone learning something valuable and new at each event.

As a founding member of AG&E, Sanjay brings over 27 years of experience as a structural engineer. His leadership and expertise in the design and construction industries have propelled the growth of the company into one of the largest structural engineering firms in the state of Texas. Sanjay is licensed in more than 30 states and has led the structural design of numerous projects in different market sectors including healthcare, municipal, education, mission critical, industrial, corporate, parking structures, and aviation, as well as structural forensics and full-scale load tests. Sanjay is actively involved in the development process of each project and closely monitors design execution and completion. He is also committed to training and coaching junior engineers, team building, and strategic corporate planning.

With nearly four decades of experience building some of the world’s most sophisticated government and commercial facilities, Steve brings our clients the leadership, commitment, and unparalleled expertise needed to deliver successful outcomes on complex highly engineered projects. Steve’s obsession with advanced technology, his real-world construction experience and his passion for highly responsive customer service provide the foundation for the Compu Dynamics service promise. In 2002, Steve founded the Andrew Browning Group (now Compu Dynamics). Prior to that, he served as a senior executive with several nationally ranked general and mechanical contractors. His work led him across the United States and overseas. Throughout his career, Steve has been a student of and thought leader in, the technology and science behind today’s modern building environments. This interest has naturally led to an affinity for clients whose requirements drive them toward facilities that are smart, clean, safe, reliable, and secure. His focus for the last 23 years has been exclusively on data centers ranging in size from 20 kW to over 100 MW. Steve earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration, both from the University of Virginia. For fun, Steve enjoys tennis and pickleball. When he is not competing in business, he may be found sweating it out on a racquet court!

Taylor Hawkins is an experienced and outgoing Data Center Development Project Manager leveraging technical knowledge of the mechanical, electrical, civil and structural engineering principles to support complex data infrastructure projects for the world's premier Cloud computing platforms. Ms. Hawkins has completed hundreds of megawatts of hyperscale data center builds on behalf of public and private sector clients, which include Bid-Build, Design-Build, and CM-at-Risk scopes of work, delivering 10 figures worth of construction of mission critical facilities. With a deep understanding of the intricate challenges and complexities of the data center industry, Taylor has successfully managed numerous projects from conception to completion, ensuring optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness, and adherence to strict timelines. Her expertise in overseeing the entire project life cycle, from planning and design to procurement and construction, has consistently resulted in the seamless delivery of state-of-the-art data center facilities. Beyond her technical proficiency, Taylor’s passion for diversity, equity and inclusion has set her apart as a true leader. Recognizing the transformative power of diverse perspectives and inclusive practices, she has actively fostered an inclusive work environment, championing diversity at every level of the project teams she has led. Throughout her career, Taylor has developed highly efficient recruitment programs for HBCU talent and continually uses her voice in the industry by advocating for equitable opportunities for all team members. By cultivating diverse talent and promoting equal opportunities, Taylor aims enhance team dynamics and productivity, but also ensure that projects benefit from a rich tapestry of ideas and experiences. Taylor’s dedication to the advancement of diversity and inclusion extends beyond her professional endeavors. She actively engages with industry associations and participates in speaking engagements and panel discussions on the subject, advocating for increased representation and equal access across the data center and technology sectors. Through engagement with various organizations, including Data Center Young Professionals (DCYP) DC, National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC), and her co-founding of the Just Us Initiative, Ms. Hawkins ardently seeks engage and empower underserved communities and individuals, with the goal of making others feel seen and ensure their gifts are valued. A native of Washington, DC, raised in Prince George’s County, MD, Taylor Hawkins is a proud HBCU alumna, receiving her Bachelor of Science degrees in Mathematics and Civil Engineering from Spelman College and North Carolina A&T State University, respectively. In addition to co-founding the Just Us Initiative, she also participates as director of a nonprofit, youth dance program for inner city children in the DC metro area. Equipped with an innate ability to navigate complex project landscapes, a strong commitment to client satisfaction, and an unwavering dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion, Taylor Hawkins strives to be an invaluable asset to any development project team. With her unparalleled expertise and passion, he continues to drive the industry forward, delivering cutting-edge hyperscale data centers while fostering an inclusive and progressive work environment.

Pavan Kundurthi is an accomplished professional with over 13 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer and Engineering Manager. Currently, he manages teams of Electrical and Mechanical engineers at Amazon Web Services, overseeing the design and continuous innovation of the rapidly expanding data center fleet in the region. Pavan collaborates closely with the Construction, Operations, and Commissioning teams at the Data Centers. He holds a Master's Degree in Power Electronics from Illinois Institute of Technology and an MBA from Chicago Booth. Pavan has ventured into entrepreneurship with energy storage solutions, demonstrating his passion for commercializing innovation. His recent work focuses on finding innovative solutions to handle potential power constraints in data centers while minimizing disruptions to operations, both now and in the future. Pavan's expertise lies in optimizing data center capacity to support rapid demand growth.

Reid Senescu is VP of Product Management at Doxel. His team talks with folks in construction and communicates their needs to software developers who use AI to help the industry build better, faster, with lower costs. His career began as a structural engineer, founded a construction tech startup out of his PhD research at Stanford and then led product for Rhumbix followed by Enlighted (acquired by Siemens).

Bill Williams, an accomplished people leader and technology veteran, is our Head of Sales. Bill has more than 25 years of experience in IT deployment, IT management, systems engineering, technical sales, and sales management. Bill’s proven track record of delivering results, building strong stakeholder relationships, and leading high-performance teams in a competitive and dynamic market will directly contribute to Introl’s future growth. As a long-time leader in the data center space at Cisco Systems, Bill was instrumental in taking new products from zero dollars in revenue to $200M and beyond. Bill holds a U.S. Patent for content networking, is an accomplished public speaker, and a published author. He has written widely about the economic and business benefits of cloud technologies and is passionate about customer satisfaction, clean tech innovation, and ethical and responsible profitability. He holds an MBA from The Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, and masters degrees from Harvard Divinity School and Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina.