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Engineering Challenges around Building Data Centres
Event Start:
February 4, 2025 5:00 PM
Event End:
February 5, 2025
NEW LOCATION: Helcim Office. Please ensure to arrive prior to 6pm.
*Please note that the elevator locks at 6 pm so people cannot get back up without a badge.*
Join us for an engaging discussion on the key engineering challenges in designing, constructing, and operating modern data centres. From power and cooling constraints to scalability, security, and sustainability, we’ll explore the complexities that engineers face in meeting the growing demand for high-performance infrastructure. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about the field, this is a great opportunity to network and share insights.
Let’s dive into the world of data center engineering—where innovation meets infrastructure!
**🎤 Wish Bakshi, Founder @ Quant AiQ, Visiting professor @ UCalgary, Board Director @ YYC Data Society**
**Title:** The Grid, AI and Data Centers: Building the next generation.
**Bio:** Wish is an AI Systems Engineer specializing in AI solutions for Energy companies in Texas and Alberta. His expertise lies in two primary domains: Operations (OT) and Commodities Trading. Within OT, Wish has designed AI systems on hyperscalers like Azure, AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake, integrating them with SCADA, PI, and DCS systems. His work has optimized various operations, including midstream assets, power plants, LNG (upstream and liquefaction), compressor stations, NGL freight transportation, and data centers. In commodities trading, Wish has led the development of intelligent trading systems for natural gas and power in North American markets. He also shares his knowledge by teaching exec-ed at Queen's University and a technical machine learning program at the University of Calgary. Additionally, Wish maintains a LinkedIn blog where he posts weekly insights on the latest energy market trends.
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**🎤 Dante Luu, Communication Lead @ Carbon Upcycling**
**Title:** Cementing the foundation for AI: Low-carbon concrete
**Bio:** Dante is a communications professional with nearly half a decade of experience in foundational communications, digital media, and public relations. He specializes in developing early stage clean technology companies and first-of-a-kind projects. Dante currently serves as the communications lead for Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a carbon and waste utilization company and recognized Global Clean Tech 100. His primary focuses are brand management, stakeholder relations, and strategic communications.
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