DEEP DIVE
How do you deal with stress and unwind outside the office ?
I ’ m not one for stereotypes but I honestly love cooking . If I ’ m really stressed out , cooking is the one thing that can calm me down . The great thing about cooking is that there is a foundation of certain structures and processes , yet it allows you to experiment and add your own creative flair . This , combined with the pleasure of eating the food , and of course the occasional glass of wine , is a real stress buster for me !
What do you currently identify as the major areas of investment in your industry ?
I believe there is still a lot of ground to be developed for AI , from both a data centre and a customer perspective . We are now at the point where we can measure anything , so it ’ s time to put that data to good use and accept that machines are sometimes better equipped in making certain business decisions . For example , through AI , you are able to predict more accurately as to whether a customer needs more servers for their business operations or whether you might be reaching your power limitations in the data centre .
What are the region-specific challenges you encounter in your role ?
We are always striving to guarantee the same level of quality across the globe . Leaseweb prides itself on setting highquality standards , so if we open up new
EVERY DAY I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK ON THINGS THAT WEREN ’ T POSSIBLE THE DAY BEFORE .
locations , we also want to uphold this principle . This has proved especially challenging in recent months , attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and different local regulations that have had to be implemented . However , we ’ re committed to working within these perimeters and adapting where needed , in the interests of maintaining our quality levels of service and product delivery to our customers .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the next 12 months ?
One of the changes we ’ ve all had in the past year , is of course COVID-19 . For us , it definitely brought its challenges but not necessarily for the worst . Our company has become very adept at transitioning to online interactions , both with customers and internally how we function as a business . This will continue to be the case for the next 12 months and I do believe this will have a lasting positive impact on our organisation , especially with the increase in flexibility to work remotely . Furthermore , the resilience and adaptability the teams have shown is simply incredible , which I ’ m really proud of . ◊
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