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experience, these young engineers are
embracing new challenges. With her
interest in energy and sustainability,
Willis is leading projects involving the
identification of new battery storage
products and discussions about how to
develop and improve current immersive
technologies for the end-user.
Angela Meah (PhD), Operations
Director, coolDC
plans to meet the team to discuss how
some of the content can be enhanced.
“The task of maintaining the technical
accuracy of the CNet Training technical
education programmes consumes a
significant amount of my time and
I sincerely appreciate constructive
feedback from our learners. It was
particularly refreshing coming from the
younger end of the industry spectrum. I
am excited by the prospect of meeting
the team in person to explore their
considered opinions in greater detail,”
said Paul Gorman, Technical Development
Manager, Senior Network Infrastructure
Professional, CNet.
Hussain is currently working with several
software companies to identify ways of
improving reporting via the front-end
BMS she has developed. As software-
defined data centres evolve, her passion
for software development positions her to
play a crucial role in this process.
Green is responsible for managing
the data centre’s IT infrastructure and
developing the services offered to SME
clients. He is also exploring the possibility
of utilising immersed cooling for the
telecommunications systems at point of
presence (POPs).
Willis commented: “The opportunities
I’ve had within my first seven months
have been incredible. I’ve been able to do
things I wouldn’t have had access to in a
lot of companies, either within or outside
of this industry.”
All graduates plan to remain with their
present employer and work towards more
industry qualifications.
In the meantime, Green and Willis are
volunteering as STEM ambassadors and
all three have been involved in school
outreach activities to raise awareness
of both diversity in STEM and the data
centre industry.
“Teaching other people helps solidify
my own knowledge. I enjoy getting
people enthusiastic about things I like,”
said Green.
“A lot of STEM ambassadors are retired,
so less relatable than someone younger.
Being an engineer seems a long way off
when you’ve got someone much older
talking to you about careers,” said Willis.
“It seems more possible when you hear
it from someone closer to your own age,
especially if they’re the same sex as you.”
Aminah, James and Rebecca work for
coolDC, winner of the 2019 Global DCD
Energy Smart Award. coolDC was a finalist
in the CSR category of the DCD awards for
its student engagement work. ◊
Empowered with the confidence provided
by both their professional certifications
and seven months intensive on-the-job
I LOVE THE
TECH BEHIND
IT AND THE
WAY IN WHICH
EVERYTHING
WORKS
TOGETHER.
SERVERS AND DCS
HAVE ALWAYS
INTERESTED ME.
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From left to right: Rebecca Willis,
James Green and Aminah Hussain
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