Amanda Gaydis

About Amanda Gaydis

I serve as Director of Mechanical Engineering at QTS Data Centers, leading a team of Mechanical Subject Matter Experts and technical professionals supporting large-scale, mission-critical development across our portfolio.With a foundation in Mechanical Engineering and deep experience in data center design oversight, my focus is on engineering leadership at scale: Establishing standards, elevating technical rigor, and ensuring mechanical infrastructure performs from concept through long-term operations.My responsibilities include- Setting technical direction for mechanical systems across multiple projects and markets- Leading and developing high-performing SMEs and engineering staff- Driving engineering governance, quality, and accountability with external design partners- Aligning mechanical strategy with construction, development, and operational objectives- Mitigating systemic risk and improving repeatability across the portfolioI am passionate about building teams where technical excellence and disciplined execution translate into resilient, scalable infrastructure.

Experience

1. Director of Mechanical Engineering

   QTS Data Centers

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Lead Mechanical Engineering strategy across multiple concurrent data center developments- Direct and develop a team of mechanical Subject Matter Experts and supporting technical staff- Establish and uphold portfolio-wide mechanical engineering standards and design governance- Provide oversight of Engineer of Record partners to ensure alignment with performance, constructability, and operational requirements- Drive cross-functional integration with Electrical, Architectural, Construction, Procurement, and Operations teams- Identify systemic risks and implement process improvements to enhance- Establish portfolio-wide standards for Exterior CFD modeling and reporting, directing third-party consultants to ensure risk mitigation, design optimization, and data-driven decision-making across hyperscale developments- Mentor senior technical professionals and cultivate next-generation engineering leaders.

Education

• Penn State University

  BAE/MAE, MAE Architectural Engineering, Mechanical Option

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Commissioning
• Energy Efficiency
• Autocad
• Engineering
• Energy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Piping
• Architectures
• Leed
• Mep