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What itâs like working at a data centerMallika Welsh starts the day before her dedicated job as a Google Data Centers services manager in Virginia to walk with her dog, Tooley, in a park.
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Haikal
Data Center Technician, Hardware Operations
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HaikalâI love how Google values its employees, giving them the opportunity to grow and guiding them,â says Haikal. With diplomas in both machine technology and information technology, Haikal is responsible for keeping the data center network up and running, as well as keeping user data secure. He also enjoys occasionally playing table tennis at work. âEveryoneâs a leader here at Google,â says Haikal. âAnyone can ask questions and also give their opinions. What we value is your contribution and your dedication.â
Derek
Data Center Facilities Technician
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DerekThe ability to multitask is essential for Derek, a data center facilities technician and busy father of three. âWeâre here 24/7 for the rare times when things go wrong,â he says. âWeâre trained to respond promptly and efficiently to fix any issues as they arise. You get a great sense of satisfaction on a job well done.â In addition to daily operations, Derek is responsible for keeping the data center online and monitoring on-site standby generators. He appreciates the freedom to do his job, as well as the support from his colleagues. âWorking at Google has been a very positive experience,â he says. âI have taken on new challenges and learned many new skills. You never know where the job is going to take you from one week to another.â
Ryan
Manager, Business Information and Technology Solutions, Operations
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RyanWith a background in political science, Ryan spent time in construction operations before coming to Google. Responsible for making internal tools easier to use, his role requires skills in organization, writing, and communication, as well as a willingness to take on the status quo. âIt takes a lot of people from many backgrounds to keep Google up and running,â Ryan says. When not in the office, Ryan says you can often find him behind a camera trying to take the perfect picture.
Stephen
Program Manager, Data Center Deployments
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StephenStephen loves coming to work, learning from his fellow employees, and discovering what innovations Google and Alphabet are working on. âGooglers donât just see projects,â he says. âWe see the impact our projects have on the lives of billions of users worldwide.â Stephen aligns people, processes, and technology to maintain Google data centers and help them scale. He says his first love is his wife and two kids, âclosely followed by soccer,â as well as movies, reading, and learning new things. âGoogle is a journey, not a destination,â he says. âBe ready for the ride, youâll totally enjoy it.â
Lazo
Hardware Operations Technician Assistant
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LazoLazo works on various projects in hardware operations, such as verifying that new equipment is properly placed and connected. As the local lead of the Black Googler Network internal group, he enjoys working with a team of great people and says heâs learned that change is good. âYou have to pay attention to details in my position,â he says. âThings change fast.â When not at work, Lazo is a musician, emcee, and music producer.
SL
Mechanical Engineer
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SLAs a mechanical engineer, SL designs and builds critical data center facilities with a diverse team. âIt starts with some design sketches. Then many healthy debates, planning, engineering, calculations, and reviews to reach a consensus,â he says. âThe âno blame cultureâ at Google helps us innovate by challenging the norm, challenging the industry, and taking risks.â SL is proud to be on the Google team and considers it a privilege to build and deliver data capacity at the unprecedented scale Google Data Centers offer. âWe build data centers differently from the market,â he says. âWe build our own cooling units and use machine learning controls to cool and run the data center in the most efficient way.â
Rita
Strategic Negotiator
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RitaWith an established background in environmental engineering, Rita first joined Google Data Centers as a sustainability program manager. Sheâs since transitioned into a portfolio manager role working with Googleâs Energy and Location Strategy team, where she ensures new and existing sites are prepared for development or expansion. She credits her job with teaching her valuable cross-functional communication skills and says she greatly enjoys acting as the face of the organization during each projectâs early stages. For those interested in following a similar trajectory, Rita advises, âOpen your mind and come ready to learn.â
Rebekah
Data Center Technician
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RebekahOriginally from Ohio, Rebekahâs eclectic career portfolio includes running a motorcycle dealership and working in film and music video production. Today sheâs a data center technician in one of Googleâs Netherlands locations, where sheâs in charge of projects that increase the size and speed of the Google network. âWorking in a data center is unlike anything else I have experienced,â she says. âIt can be an exciting adventure!â Rebekah keeps occupied in her spare time baking, knitting, and lifting weights. She values the constant evolution of her job and the connections she makes along the way. âMy favorite part of the job is working with amazing and fascinating people,â she says.
Aisha
Data Center Facilities Specialist
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AishaBoasting 15 yearsâ experience in the maintenance industry, Aishah has a bachelorâs degree in chemical engineering, an MBA in finance, and four beautiful children. She values the variety her job provides, switching focus between finance, legal, and maintenance operations, as well as the opportunity itâs given her to make a large-scale societal impact. She emphasizes that her job has led her to an appreciation for the importance of team diversity. âEmbrace the difference in opinion,â she says, âto ignite the imagination and continue learning.â
Anne-France & Alain
Construction Quality Program Manager | Data Center Facilities Manager
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Anne-France and AlainAnne-France, whose job is to improve business operations in Googleâs European data centers, enjoys the travel her job entails and the opportunity to interact with people in different sectors. âThis is an environment where you touch different technical fields,â she says, âwhere you can go deep into any level of expertise and where you will work with a lot of experienced people. You will definitely learn a lot from it.â Outside work, Anne-France is an athlete who participates in short-distance triathlons.
Alainâs responsibilities include electrical operations and maintenance, as well as energy management and sustainability projects. With a background in electrical engineering and a multifaceted skill set that includes managing projects and people, Alainâs incredible co-workers are what he likes most about the job. âIâve learned that what is sure one day, is no more the day after,â he says. âIf you are passionate and not afraid to learn, come along!â Offline, Alain is also a scuba diving instructor with an affinity for playing vintage pinball games.
Mario
Data Center Technician
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MarioâI enjoy being part of a team that completes major projects on time,â Mario says. âThatâs a good feeling, knowing that everyone put in a good dayâs work.â Offered many different football scholarships, Mario was a three-year starter on his college football team and earned a BS in business marketing and education. Heâs now furthering his education by pursuing Googleâs IT Support Professional Certificate. âYou have to come in with a great attitude, ready to work,â he says. âStay focused and be willing to learn on the fly, because the pace can be fast and you have to adapt to change. Just be yourself and give it your all.â
Laura
Lead, Data Center Energy & Location Strategy
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LauraLaura learned the value of embracing change at Google Data Centers. Responsible for buying data center capacity and identifying market locations, her role requires understanding of real estate market trends and dynamics impacting the data center industry. âWeâre working in an industry that is constantly evolving and changing at lightning speed,â she says. âItâs exciting to see the progress made in a short amount of time.â Laura is also an avid downhill skier with a love for travel, cooking, and caring for her son.
Janine
Global Head of Learning & Development
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JanineJanine manages global and transformational business technology projects to automate business processes for Google Data Centers. âOne day I could be in Singapore piloting a new technology,â she says. âAnother day I could be conducting user experience and acceptance testing in Belgium.â She has a bachelorâs degree in managerial economics and an MBA, is an International Business Lecturer, and also a black belt in kung fu. âBe open-minded about your past work history and future career path,â she says. âThere is no âone size fits allâ at Google Data Centers.â
Anu
Senior Director, Global DC Front-end Planning & Preconstruction
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AnuAnuâs role requires a technical mind for strategic planning, team management, making sound decisions, and implementing solutions. She has multiple engineering degrees from the U.S. and India, and a background in leadership roles at hardware, networking, and internet search companies. She enjoys anticipating business patterns, problem-solving in high-pressure situations, and helping the team overcome obstacles. âDonât optimize things based on the short term,â says Anu. âNo matter what your role is, take calculated risks, aim for audacious goals, and learn from your failures along the way.â In her off time, Anu enjoys running, hiking, painting, and cooking.
Ruby
Program Manager, Business Information & Technology Solutions
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RubyRubyâs passions and interests align with her career. The passion that drives her is her love of statistics. With degrees in statistics and data science, and a multifaceted analytic skill set including knowledge of programming languages and statistical methodologies, Ruby was excited to see the impact of her work at Google Data Centers. âPeople value data-driven decisions here,â she says. âAt Google Data Centers, you have the opportunity to work where it all starts.â
Marisa
Program Manager, Hardware Operations
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MarisaMarisa manages internal customer relationships between hardware operations and partner organizations. She has a BA in mass media with a minor in theater, as well as an MBA with concentrations in organization, management, and leadership. Her role requires strong communication skills, working cross-functionally with multiple teams, and the ability to solve problems with innovative, outside-the-box thinking. âYou can really make great things happen when you bring together all different types of people and skill sets,â Marisa says. âEveryone has something to bring to the table to help solve problems and make things better.â Marisa enjoys spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, and attending concerts.
Gary
Senior Director, Data Center Energy & Location Strategy
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GaryâAfter more than 12 years at Google, each new project is still an adventure,â Gary says, âand the work we do has long-term impact around the world.â Charged with leading the global team responsible for selecting data center sites and procuring the energy needed to run them, Gary attributes his success in his role to a sense of humility, listening to learn, and asking a lot of questions. A lover of the outdoors who calls swimming to San Francisco from Alcatraz a âmagical experience,â he previously spent 10 years in management consulting. To anyone interested in following a similar path, Gary advises, âHave a sense of adventure, an eye for detail, a passion for solving complex problems, and an ability to maintain calm when the outcome seems uncertain.â
Petra
Data Center Operations Engineer
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PetraPetra describes herself as a âsuper-hyper person with a sponge-like hunger for knowledge.â Originally from Slovakia, Petra worked as a teacher in Kuwait before relocating to Ireland, where she started taking online courses in networking and programming. Today sheâs a data center technician and global subject-matter expert working with a team that maintains Google production servers and networking infrastructures. âItâs always challenging and it never gets boring,â she says. âI love to solve problems. Never stop learning.â
Brian
Data Center Facilities Technician
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BrianBrian works on systems that monitor his data centerâs electrical infrastructure, mechanical cooling infrastructure, and safety systems that keep the data center running. With 10 yearsâ experience in controls and electricity, he enjoys the challenges of working with new designs and exercising outside-the-box critical reasoning. âAs members of the Data Center Operations team, weâre responsible for keeping the servers powered up and cool,â he says. âWorking in the data center is exciting, fast-paced, and rewarding.â Brian is also a pilot who enjoys flying, and likes to build things in his spare time.
Sheleen
Administrative Business Partner
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SheleenTasked with bringing fun and culture to data centers, Sheleenâs work days vary widely. Her responsibilities include daily administrative work and planning site-wide outings and employee summits. âNo two days are alike and you often have to switch gears,â she says. âHowever, our team motto is âBring the Magic.ââ Sheleen earned a bachelorâs in business administration with a concentration in marketing. She took on various roles in the hospitality industry and worked as an executive assistant before coming to Google. âIâve grown so much in the last two years,â she says. âBe patient with yourself, because the only person youâre in competition with is yourself!â
Jim
Data Center Engineering Manager
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JimJim spent 14 years as an officer in nuclear submarines before joining Google Data Centers. He now enjoys the challenge of working with a global team that designs large, globally scalable data centers and computers. âEven though I lived in Japan and Bahrain, Google has really taught me how to work and deliver globally,â he says. With a BS in electrical engineering, he attributes his success in part to his strong sense of teamwork and ability to keep learning. âOf course you need technical skills; look how the internet has evolved,â he says. âImagine what will come next, and the data centers weâll need to support it.â
Mathilde
Technical Writer
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MathildeâJoin the party,â says Mathilde, a technical writer at Google Data Centers. âEvery day is different. No time to get bored.â Mathilde, whose job consists of writing, editing, and archiving procedures for technicians, works for various sites around the globe, meets with all kinds of people, and is highly involved in Googleâs thriving womenâs community. âGoogle allows me to be who I am,â she says, âwhich I appreciate a lot.â
Nancy
Data Center Electrical Engineer
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NancyNancy designs, implements, tests, and commissions electrical distribution systems that power the data center infrastructure. âIâm good at driving issues to resolution,â she says, noting she enjoys experiencing the transformation of her projects from conception to completion. A mother of two who loves spending time with her children, Nancy has rock-solid determination and is proud of her willingness to face new challenges. âI always exercise the freedom to make my own choices,â she says. âIâve learned that if I donât make a choice or a decision, I create a vacuum for other people to make that choice or decision for me. If the opportunity is available, itâs my responsibility to seize it.â
Mick
Data Center Facilities Technician
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MickEvery day on the job introduces new people and different challenges for Mick, a technician working in data center operations. With a degree in mechatronics engineering and a background as an electrical and instrumentation technician, this subject-matter expert for fire suppression systems is skilled at troubleshooting and updating systems to maximize performance. âThere are always great people here to bounce ideas with and design new ways to make processes more efficient,â he says. âIf you enjoy a challenge and meeting new people, Google is the place to be.â
Alex
Data Center Hardware Operations Manager
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AlexAlex earned an associateâs degree in criminal justice before teaching himself networking and programming languages. Responsible for overseeing machine deployments and troubleshooting network issues, at Google he found that thereâs always something new to learn. He greatly appreciates the upward mobility his job provides. âI enjoy coming to work, because my goal is to learn every day to grow my career,â says Alex. âI also love the environment, culture, and co-workers.â A music fan who does some carpentry on his days off, Alex advises would-be Googlers, âBe a good team player and have a passion for learning.â
Christina
Program Manager, Data Center Delivery & Engineering
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ChristinaâBe open-minded and stay true to who you are,â says Christina. Responsible for managing financial forecasting and risk reporting for data center delivery and engineering, Christina analyzes large data sets and interprets their story. She loves to travel and explore, and credits her job with teaching her to maintain a healthy work-life balance. âYouâre the most impactful when you take care of yourself,â she says.
Jiali
Staff Engineer, Reliability
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JialiâLife at Google is colorful,â says Jiali, who received the Google Citizenship Award for embodying Google values. A master of reliability prediction models and simulations, Jiali oversees reliability engineering throughout the data center lifecycle. Among his accomplishments, heâs created a digital inventory of Google Data Centers, interpreting the physical buildings as computer-enhanced models. âKnow that I wonât stop, I am building reliability models all over the world,â he says. âJoin us, and the worldâs infrastructure will be in your hands.â
Annemieke
Program Manager, Environment, Health & Safety
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AnnemiekeAnnemieke has a 20-year varied background in safety, health, training, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and consulting in âall different kinds of industries.â Today she works in environment, health & safety at Google Data Centers, where she endeavors to create a zero-harm work environment. Although the challenges in her job are many and the pace can be vigorous, she sees these as opportunities and finds her work inspirational. âAlways happy to get involved and engaged,â she says.
Mabell
Program Manager, Asia Pacific Logistics
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MabellMabell, Logistics Program Manager at Googleâs Singapore data center, speaks five languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and German. With a bachelorâs in chemical engineering and a masterâs in supply chain management, she enjoys the challenge of working with people across cultures. To those interested in working at Google Data Centers, Mabell says, âWelcome â join us in creating a world of possibilities!â
Alex
Technical Writer
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AlexAlexâs chief role is to create documentation by converting technical information into comprehensible written content. âIâve learned that I thrive in fast-paced environments,â he says. After studying biology and philosophy with the intention of pursuing a career in medicine and the biomedical sciences, Alex first joined Google as an operations engineer. Operations engineers are now the primary audience for his current work. âWhatever your role may be, you have impact,â he says. âIâve been amazed by the people Iâve met working here, and the accomplishments weâve achieved together. Itâs a great ride!â
Ana
Program Manager, Environment, Health & Safety
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AnaâI never imagined that one day I would be working at Google,â Ana says, âbut when the opportunity appeared, I decided to take a chance. Why not me?â Responsible for the Global Electrical Safety program, Ana spends her days developing and implementing procedures to optimize electrical safety and ensure that everyone gets home safely at the end of the day. She welcomes the challenges of her job and new life with enthusiasm. âI moved to another country, started a new life, and â besides being far away from family and friends â couldnât be happier.â
Ivey
Data Center Technician
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IveyA former craft beer bartender, Ivey went to college to study English literature. âItâs the opposite of what I do now!â she says. As a data center technician in hardware operations, Ivey has a multitude of responsibilities including maintaining servers and network equipment, handling backup storage, and testing new software. âSince we have to manage a variety of jobs, flexibility and quick learning are key,â she says. âExpect the unexpected.â
Mike
Program Manager, Data Center Operations Incident Management
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MikeMike spent 10 years as an Army officer and Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot before coming to Google Data Centers. Responsible for helping personnel respond effectively to facility power and cooling-related incidents, as well as processes, tools, and training that allow personnel to rapidly escalate issues, Mike attributes his success in part to his willingness to learn. âYou can't be good at this job by sitting behind a desk,â he says. âYou have to spend time learning from the people who are running our data centers. Cross-functional collaboration is critical to getting things done at Google.â
Stephen
Design Engineering and Sustaining Lead, Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) and Asia Pacific
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StephenStephen is in charge of technical direction to resolve issues for the data center engineering team. His job requires him to be good at listening, asking questions, and making decisions. He enjoys the scale and breadth of his work, and engineering optimal solutions. ââPerfectâ is the enemy of âgood enoughâ,â he says. âYou will run the full range of human emotions working at Google Data Centers, but it is personally very rewarding.â
John
Program Controls Manager
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JohnFor John, thereâs something thrilling about the magnitude of working at Google Data Centers. âThe scale of what we are doing across the regions is nothing like what you might expect,â he says. âItâs an exciting program to become involved in.â Responsible for overseeing commercial aspects of new data center construction sites, John values the encouragement he receives to develop new processes, the opportunity it grants him to make a difference, and â most of all â the people on his team. âGoogle is a great company to work for,â he says. âNot just the places we work, the free food, and the great facilities, but mainly the people that we get to meet here and on the global program. You get to make friends!â
Bre
Program Manager, Supplier Operations, Contracts
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BreOrganization, communication, and motivation to keep learning are essential skills in Breâs role. Responsible for managing the CSA (Civil, Structural & Architectural) and ODC (Offices at Data Centers) programs, Bre enjoys working with a fleet of data centers that spans the globe. âItâs exciting to understand what makes each of our data centers unique,â she says. âIâve learned to manage the chaos, not stifle it, as chaos helps breed innovation.â When not at work, Bre enjoys rock climbing, golf, and DIY projects.
Kate
Global Data Center Communications
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KateKate manages executive communications, spending much of the day writing and working with the media. With a bachelorâs in film/TV, a masterâs in social work/psychology, and 20 yearsâ experience in the communications field, she never expected sheâd be working in the data center industry. âI love that every day is different. Learning about data centers and how they work is just fascinating. Especially since I come from a non-technical background.â
Martin
Data Center Hardware Operations Engineer
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MartinMartin spent much of his career in the entertainment lighting industry before retraining to work at Google as a data center technician. He wasnât expecting the size of the operation when he first joined and had never seen servers run on the scale Googleâs do. âNo day is the same,â says Martin. âRoutine tasks can be executed easily, but when things go wrong, we have to prioritize our work.â Responsible for looking after data security operations, Martinâs role requires him to be good at organizing and troubleshooting. âItâs always satisfying when you can resolve or help resolve an issue that arises,â he says.
Ray
Data Center Facilities Technician
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RayRay enjoys the variety of his work and learning new things every day in Googleâs unique environment. âThe culture is like nowhere you will ever see,â Ray says. âThere are huge opportunities for career development and strong encouragement for doing so, which makes this, I believe, a great place to work.â As a data center facilities technician, Ray is responsible for overseeing low-voltage electrical systems and power monitoring. When not at work, he does some DJing on the side and loves running, electronics, and his wife and two little girls.
Narissa
Program Manager, Global Logistics
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NarissaResponsible for warehouse inventory and the global logistics programs, Narissaâs skills include inventory management, data analysis, leadership, and reliability. She comes to the role with a bachelorâs in business administration and a minor in computer information systems, and enjoys cross-functional interaction with multiple teams. âListening is invaluable,â she says. âThereâs a lot to learn, so practice listening first.â Narissa also says spending time with her family is her first priority.
Gerda
Data Center Business Program Manager
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GerdaâEvery day is different,â says Gerda. âBesides my daily work, there are so many exciting things to be done.â Among many other things, Gerda is responsible for procurement, contracts, and finance. Her job requires expertise in negotiation, vendor management, and cost control. âBeing flexible is very important,â she says. âIf you are ready to work in a fast-moving and growing environment, please join!â
Gert Jan
Data Center Hardware Operations Engineer
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Gert JanGert Jan is a technician in hardware operations responsible for data security. An expert analyst and troubleshooter, he says working at Google Data Centers has also taught him valuable skills in team leadership. His favorite part of the job is the opportunity to work on large-scale issues. âDonât be afraid of making mistakes,â he says, âand focus on quality rather than quantity.â When not at work, Gert Jan enjoys sports, fitness, guitar, and chess.
Erik & Rachel
Technical Program Manager, Data Center Delivery & Engineering | Technical Program Manager & Lead, North America Data Center Program & Product Design
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Erik & RachelErik is responsible for creating the data center supply plan to meet Googleâs capacity requirements, as well as designing new approaches to improve data center delivery performance. With degrees in mechanical engineering and experience in the aerospace and tech sectors, his role requires the ability to prioritize and make decisions from large sets of unclean and often conflicting data. âI learn something new and interesting every single day,â he says. âEmbrace your curiosity. Open, eager minds are what make Google Data Centers an exciting place to work.â
Rachel leads a team that partners with a cross-functional group of technical leads to deliver effective North America data center product and program designs for efficient and reliable data centers. She drives the delivery of these designs, which are then localized by our site teams. âI love working with a team that thrives in solving problems and designing solutions for the impossible â itâs critical to embrace ambiguity and see change as an opportunity. To enable innovation and see it come to fruition keeps every day fun and exciting.â
âYou have to pay attention to details in my position. Things change fast.â â Lazo, Data Center Technician
âWhatever your role may be, you have impact.â â Alex, Technical Writer
Ruby, Jiali, & Mike
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Ruby, Jiali, & MikeâAt Google Data Centers, you have the opportunity to work where it all starts.â â Ruby, Program Manager, Business Information & Technology Solutions
âLife at Google is colorful.â â Jiali, Staff Engineer, Reliability
"Cross-functional collaboration is critical to getting things done at Google.â â Mike, Program Manager, Data Center Operations Incident Management
âIt takes a lot of people from many backgrounds to keep Google up and running!â â Ryan, Manager, Business Information and Technology Solutions, Operations
âExpect the unexpected.â â Ivey, Data Center Technician
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