Ep. 136 Steve Carlini, VP of Innovation and Data Center of Schneider Electric | Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

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🖥️ In episode 136 of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast, you’ll join host Joshua Feinberg and Steve Carlini, VP of Innovation at Schneider Electric, as they unpack the explosive world of data centers and AI! 🚀

This episode reveals the behind-the-scenes transformation of computing infrastructure, from humble computer rooms to massive AI-powered facilities. Learn how power and cooling systems are driving innovation, why Nvidia is reshaping the industry, and gain insider perspectives on career growth in high-performance computing.

Steve shares candid insights about navigating career paths, the critical challenges of designing ultra-dense data centers, and the global race for AI supremacy. Whether you're a tech professional, investor, or curious about the future of computing, this conversation offers a compelling roadmap of where data centers are heading. 🌐💡

0:00 Coming up In this episode of the Data Center Go-to-Market Podcast

0:51 Introducing Steve Carlini, VP of Innovation and Data Center at Schneider Electric

1:26 Career Journey to Data Center and AI Innovation and Advocacy (via Toshiba’s UPS and Then APC)

8:37 Advice on Entry-Level Data Center Career Opportunities (Client-Facing Jobs)

13:07 Open AI and Nvidia Impact on Data Center Industry Growth

17:57 Advice for Mid-Career Data Center Professionals (Client-Facing Jobs)

23:03 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)

23:40 Is There a Data Center Industry Thought Leader Career Path?

26:07 Nvidia Accelerating Data Center Industry Pace of Change

28:20 Schneider Electric, APC, Dell, and Nvidia Channel Partner Ecosystem Mastery

31:09 The Future of Leading Innovation and Data Center AI Adoption for Schneider Electric

32:58 Schneider Electric Prefabricated Modules for 132 KW/Rack IT Rooms

35:28 The Future of the Data Center-Centric VP of Innovation Role with Financial Analysts and Investor Relations (IR)

37:12 Autonomous Agentic AI Needs Much More Compute Capacity ⇒ Driving Data Center Construction

38:27 Data Center Talent Shortages and the AI Race Between Countries and Companies

40:35 AI in Centralized Training Clusters or AI at the Edge

42:15 Favorite Apps and Software for Leading Innovation and Data Center, AI Advocacy

46:17 Steve Carlini (Connect with on LinkedIn) and Schneider Electric (Follow on LinkedIn and Website)

47:53 Subscribe to the Data Center Sales and Marketing Newsletter (DCSMI)

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