This episode talks with Matt Anderson, a former Navy nuke who has worked internationally, about his journey through global data center roles. We talk about: How Matt transitioned from working in U.S. data centers to roles in Sweden, Ireland, and Denmark, highlighting the importance of networking and expressing interest in international opportunities. The challenges and benefits of working in international data centers, including language barriers, cultural differences, and diverse...

This episode talks with Dave Alpert, an experienced data center recruiter, about effective salary negotiation strategies. The main points covered in the episode include: The immense value of negotiating your salary, even a small increase can compound significantly over time. How to use data points like current benefits, experience, and qualifications to justify a higher salary offer. The importance of being gracious and avoiding outright rejecting an initial offer to keep the...

This episode features an interview with Dave Alpert, a veteran data center recruiter who has worked with companies like Meta. We talk about: • What recruiters look for when screening resumes, and how candidates can make their resumes stand out, especially those with a Navy nuclear background. • The importance of tailoring your resume to the specific job description, highlighting relevant experience, and quantifying accomplishments. • The power of a compelling cover letter in setting...

This episode features an interview with Bryan Decker, a 20-year Navy nuke veteran who transitioned into the data center industry and built the operational manuals for Meta's data centers. He now runs a consultancy doing building out other company's facility manuals. We talk about: • Brian's journey from the Navy to working at Facebook's Global Facilities Operations Support Team, where he helped standardize operations across their 27 data centers globally. • The process of developing...

In this episode of the Data Center Nukes podcast, Chase Dalton interviews Steve Jolly, a former U.S. Navy nuclear electrician who has had a successful career transitioning into the data center industry after over 22 years of service. Steve provides insights and advice for former nukes on topics including: Translating your Navy nuclear experience to a data center resume and interviews Best practices for interviewing and showcasing your technical skills Obtaining relevant certifications ...

This is an episode with Brian Knapp where we discusses how former Navy nuclear operators can transition into the data center industry and the various roles and career opportunities available in that field. Key items covered: Introduction of the guest, Brian Knapp, a former Navy nuclear operator who transitioned into the data center industry Overview of the different roles in data centers, such as construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance How skills from the Navy nuclear...