Scott L.

Assistant Data Center Manager @VIRTUS Data Centres

London, GB

As the Assistant Data Centre Manager is responsible for the joint day-to-day management of the site. The scope includes Data Centre management, customer implementations, operational continuity, reporting and billing along with the management of 3rd party contractors.Supporting the Data Centre Manager(s) in the day-to-day operations and customer requirements.Managing new customer requirements, site tours, drawings, pricing and implementations.Operations Financial Budgeting: assisting the Data Centre Manager(s) with management of the operational and capital expenditure budgets for the data centre, ensuring that expenditures are within the allocated budget and identifying areas for cost savings.Site Level Procurement: assisting the Data Centre Manager(s) with handling the procurement of goods and services at the site level, including managing costs, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of materials.Capacity management including power, floor space, and assisting with forecasting loadings.Witness Data Centre scenario testing, track and log issues with any lessons learned.Consistent monitoring of site efficiencies, overall reduction in PUE and power costs.Managing the internal cabling (and external carrier fibres brought into the building) to a high standard and recording cabling updates.Delivering customer projects and extra works on time and within budget.Assisting in management of equipment lifecycle including budgeting, technical feasibility, critical spares, operational risk reduction and improvement planning.

Kingston College

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering