SKILLS SPOTLIGHT
Giving back to the industry
as a CNet Instructor
Tony Hassett, Instructor at CNet Training, offers some insight into
his career journey, tells us what sets CNet apart from others and
provides advice for aspiring data centre professionals.
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Can you tell us a bit more
about who you are and your
journey to becoming a CNet
Training Instructor?
I have always been involved in the
technical aspects of the data centre
industry, firstly training in the mechanical
engineering field before progressing into
the electrical element.
This was also my introduction to
what I would now consider my area
of expertise, the structured cabling or
network cable infrastructure industry as
it is referred to today.
This is where I believe my passion for
the data centre industry first started.
Having a unique set of skills enables
me to impart my knowledge in a very
informal way through CNet’s unique
education framework.
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How did you enter the DC sector?
My entry was primarily through the
structured cabling industry, I was the
Technical Sales Director of one of Ireland’s
leading distribution companies.
This was when the term data centre was
in its infancy. We referred to them as
comms rooms back then. I was involved
in developing sales plans based on a
technical solution platform for many of
Ireland’s first data centre operators.
Why did you decide to become
an Instructor?
I decided to sell my shareholding in the
distribution company and develop a
consultancy practice. I had known CNet
for a long time as the leading supplier of
training/education in the network cable
infrastructure and data centre sectors.
I was continuously learning in my daily
consultancy activities so when the
opportunity arose to join CNet, I saw this
as a perfect opportunity to give back to
the industry. It was a no brainer.
Most rewarding thing about being
an Instructor?
Learner appreciation – it gives you a great
sense of achievement in knowing that you
have enabled a learner to be the best they
can and prove it with official certification
and qualifications.
Also, it’s great to know that they are using
their newly found knowledge and skills,
that I have taught them, in their daily job.
What makes a good Instructor?
An Instructor who listens to their learners
will enable them to develop an individual
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