Where to Build Next: Looking at Site Selection, Compliance, Energy Infrastructure and Power Capacity Across Markets

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  Ron Godinez

  Ron Godinez is the founder and driving force behind RC Power, a premier electrical contracting company based in the heart of Silicon Valley, CA. With 30 years in the industry and over 20 years in business, RC Power stands out for its deep expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to tackle highly complex projects. The company leads in AI and data center design and implementation, providing innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions while staying at the forefront of a rapidly evolving market. Backed by a talented team—including in-house engineering, knowledgeable and efficient project managers, strong procurement relationships, and seamless operations—Ron leads with an “anything is possible” mindset. He prioritizes culture, integrity, and delivering the best value while driving innovation in the industry.

  RC Power

  Founder

  Ron Godinez

  Founder

  RC Power

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  Samidha Thakral

  Samidha Thakral is a vice president and investment officer at Prologis. She is responsible for Capital Deployment and investment activities in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to joining Prologis in 2021, Samidha spent 14 years collectively at Hines, EQR and Lendlease where she led the ground-up development and acquisition of projects valued at over $5 billion including 1,400 apartment units, 6 million square feet of office and over 800 condominium units. Having lived and worked in three different countries on multiple real estate product types, she brings a unique perspective. Samidha has a demonstrated track record of creating successful projects that uniquely combine multiple product types that deliver real estate that is valued by both the end user and the investor. She is passionate about innovation and technology in real estate and currently serves as Co-Chair of the ULI San Francisco Innovation Council that brings together leaders in Real Estate, technology, and Venture Capital. Samidha has a Master’s in business administration from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, a Bachelor’s in Architecture from the Sushant School of Art & Architecture and a Masters in Music from the University of Delhi. When not at work, she enjoys cooking and pottery-painting with her two daughters and supports charitable initiatives in India that help educate children.

  Prologis

  VP, Data Center Investments

  Samidha Thakral

  VP, Data Center Investments

  Prologis

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  Connie Zweigle

  As Chief Engagement Officer at Crane, Connie focuses on fostering strong connections - both internally and externally. She leads initiatives that strengthen partnerships, enhance client and employee experience, and ensure that Crane’s presence in the communities it engages with is built on shared success and positive impact. Her work extends beyond operations, shaping a culture that reflects innovation, inclusion, and long-term growth. Connie brings extensive experience in building and scaling high-impact organizations. Over the course of 15+ years, she has played a critical role in growing leading technology companies, including Google, Twitter, and Slack. She brings deep expertise in pre-IPO environments, organizational development, and cross-functional program management. Before joining Crane, Connie was a Technical Program Manager at Slack, where she managed multiple complex engineering projects and oversaw quarterly planning for the company’s 100+ person Growth pillar. She launched a feature request program that streamlined workflows, reduced engineering time, and increased project completion rates for Slack’s Monetization team. Recognized for her ability to drive efficiency and alignment at scale, she was one of only eight members of the Slack Program Manager Alliance, a company-wide task force focused on high-impact initiatives. Prior to Slack, Connie built a career in recruiting and talent acquisition, helping fast-growing companies expand their teams globally. She led hiring for key functions while driving talent expansion into new international markets, including Tokyo and Melbourne. She also served as Recruiting Captain for Slack’s Veterans Employee Resource Group, spearheading outreach, events, and partnerships to support veteran hiring initiatives. Earlier in her career, Connie helped launch Slalom Consulting’s San Francisco office, relocating from the firm’s Seattle headquarters as one of the first five employees in the new market. She was instrumental in growing Slalom’s local brand and talent network, contributing to the office’s expansion (now over 550 employees in San Francisco and 8,000 worldwide). Connie is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a focus that has shaped her approach throughout her career. She serves on the Board of Directors for Old Skool Cafe, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting at-risk youth. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Washington.

  Crane

  Chief Engagement Officer

  Connie Zweigle

  Chief Engagement Officer

  Crane

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  Mark Calvano

  Headquartered in San Francisco, Calvano Development, Inc. is a privately held development company specializing in urban infill projects in the Bay Area. Our Bay Area focus allows us better to understand market trends allowing us to be responsive to opportunistic projects that contribute to the communities we serve. As a privately held firm, together with creative problem solving, we can take on complex projects that others cannot. A native of Silicon Valley, Mark Calvano started his real estate career at Marcus and Millichap in 1986. Over the last 35 years, Calvano has been involved in the sale, leasing, and development of projects totaling over 1.8 million square feet of office, retail, and R&D projects valued at over one billion dollars. Mark Calvano graduated from S.F.S.U. with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Calvano serves as a member of the Silicon Valley branch of the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks (NAIOP) and is a member of Bay Area Council.

  Calvano Development

  President

  Moderator

  Mark Calvano

  President

  Calvano Development

Building at Speed and Scale: How Construction and Development is Keeping Up With Big Demand

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  Simon Casey

  Simon Casey is an energetic, collaborative, proactive project development executive with 28 years of domestic and international experience delivering high profile projects to strict deadlines for the most demanding of clients, both private and public. Based in the San Francisco Bay area for the past 20 years, Simon currently leads a diverse geographical team of project professionals executing the development of data centers for global hyper scale clients across North America. In prior roles, Simon has lead teams engaged on a variety of project types including vertical commercial corporate projects, hospitality, industrial, mixed use, aviation, historical renovation, interior corporate workplace and multi family residential. His global career spans several continents, including projects in North America, the United Kingdom, mainland Europe and throughout the Asia Pacific region including China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia as well as Australia. Specialties: Managing complex and fluid projects; Mission Critical Project execution, Strategic asset planning and management; Procurement, both domestic and International; Project Controls; Contract preparation; Real Estate Debt Financing; Problem Solving; Program and Project Strategy; Team building; Risk management and Conflict avoidance. Simon possesses the rare ability to get things done, efficiently and painlessly while satisfying the unique and varied demands of stakeholders and having fun at the same time.

  Vantage Data Centers

  VP, Construction NA

  Simon Casey

  VP, Construction NA

  Vantage Data Centers

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  Tim Coe

  Tim brings over 20 years of engineering and project leadership experience across large-scale infrastructure, energy, and data center development. As Vice President of Data Center Development at Crane, he leads the end-to-end development of Crane’s campuses - from power strategy to design, permitting, and construction delivery. Before joining Crane, he served as Vice President of Data Center Development at CalEthos, where he oversaw site strategy for a 300 MW campus, including renewable energy integration, site feasibility, and client engagement. He also founded Lagom Developments, where he advised global infrastructure companies – including construction leadership for Gradiant’s international projects and for fiber and utility development at hyperscale data center sites. He spent over five years at Meta, leading more than $3.9 billion in global construction and retrofit work. As the Site Lead for Meta’s Prineville, Oregon campus, he turned around site culture and performance and was accountable for all new construction and retrofits which included 3 new data centers (CCO3 & CCO5/6), a full building retrofit of PRN1, and a portfolio of 21 retrofit projects totaling $1.6 billion with a peak headcount of 1150 workers. At Meta HQ, he launched global programs that streamlined project delivery across 17 sites. He developed program management organization fundamentals, standards, and contract systems that improved performance, speed, and transparency across Meta’s global portfolio. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at ConocoPhillips, CH2M HILL, and Kiewit, managing energy infrastructure projects. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Alaska.

  Crane Data Centers

  VP, Data Center Development

  Tim Coe

  VP, Data Center Development

  Crane Data Centers

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  Mustafa Husaini

  Mustafa has 20 years of experience including a Director-level role. He has a strong leadership background and track record of success, including overseeing the procurement for one of the world’s largest projects valued at $100B+, setting up sourcing programs, managing hundreds of sourcing events, and leading negotiations for $10B+ in services and materials. In his role at Google, Mustafa leads strategic initiatives for the data center construction category as part of the Google Procurement Organization. He builds cross-functional relationships to influence and impact decision-making to enable effective sourcing, incorporating best industry practices while obtaining best value for the organization. Mustafa has been recognized with multiple awards, including awards for advancing DEI efforts across the organization and the Finance organization's prestigious annual 2021 Renaissance ‘Innovator’ Award for enabling a data center construction industry-leading diverse strategic alliances.

  Google

  Senior Category Manager, Construction

  Mustafa Husaini

  Senior Category Manager, Construction

  Google

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  Blake Roskelley

  An experienced Structural Engineer and Development manager, Blake Roskelley brings 14 years of experience in the construction industry to his current role at Clark Pacific, a leading provider of innovative engineering and construction solutions. Blake works across a spectrum of roles - Business Development, Preconstruction, and Product Management. He is on the front lines of project pursuits, developing innovative gravity and lateral systems while working closely with design teams to ensure project goals are met. Post award he continues to refine project specific solutions having successfully standardized these project-based solutions into cost effective market facing products. In addition to his role at Clark Pacific, Blake serves as a Director on the board of the US Resiliency Council. He endeavors to increase awareness of the importance of resiliency in building design, an issue of significant importance to the Mission Critical and Data Center market. His commitment to this cause underscores his dedication to the advancement of the construction industry and his drive to promote sustainable and resilient building practices.

  Clark Pacific

  Development Manager, Building Systems

  Blake Roskelley

  Development Manager, Building Systems

  Clark Pacific

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  Christopher Abramo

  Christopher Abramo, PE, LEED, Founder, Professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience in project management, construction management, and engineering design, with specialization in the design of modular high-density data centers over the last 8 years. Mr. Abramo has lead design and construction teams, including managing project schedules, budgets, and quality. Additionally, he specializes in the design of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems for new and existing buildings. Assignments have included the design and construction of private, commercial, healthcare, municipal, transportation, mission critical data center facilities, and government agency projects. Project sizes have ranged up to $50M for individual project. Mr. Abramo has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from State University of New York at Fredonia and Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology

  Mod42

  Founder

  Moderator

  Christopher Abramo

  Founder

  Mod42

From Blueprint to Build: Best Practices for Physical Security Throughout Development

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  Greg Bowman

  With over three decades of experience in public safety and security, Greg is a seasoned executive with exceptional experience in both the public and private sectors. During his more than 20-year law enforcement career, he established himself as a dynamic and innovative leader, culminating in his role as the chief of police for his community. Beyond traditional law enforcement roles, Greg also took on the responsibilities of interim city manager, successfully guiding his municipality through periods of budget reductions, substantial growth and leading strategic planning efforts. Transitioning to the private sector, Greg has redirected his focus to the critical field of data center physical security. Recognized for his expertise, Greg serves as a regional leader and authority in deploying world-class protection in challenging and high-stress environments. His professional journey includes impactful roles with hyperscale data center giants Amazon and Meta (Facebook), showcasing additional expertise in the intricacies of leased data center environments. Having earned a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and a Master's degree in Leadership from St. Mary's College of California, as well a certification in Critical Infrastructure Protection, Greg demonstrates tremendous academic and professional accomplishments. His commitment to mentorship and leadership is evident through his guidance of law enforcement and military veterans transitioning from the public to the private sector. As a recognized expert, Greg frequently shares his insights as a podcast guest, shedding light on the challenges and successes of those navigating similar career transitions.

  Meta

  Regional Security Leader

  Greg Bowman

  Regional Security Leader

  Meta

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  Altaf Bora

  Altaf "Al" Bora currently serves as the Vice President of Data Centers for Metro One Loss Prevention Security Group. Al is responsible for expanding the security services for the data center portfolio and currently works with several national accounts to optimize and develop security strategy for the data center space. Al served 21 years as an Infantry Marine and an Intelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Post active duty Al worked as an Operations Director for Redpoint Resolutions LLC where he planned and executed several security and medical evacuations globally for travelers stranded abroad. Al also worked as a Data Center Security Manager for AWS, managing the physical security of several AWS sites in the Bay Area. As a Counter-Intelligence Investigator for Lockheed Martin Space he supported the security of several sensitive facilities in the western United States. And most recently Al was a Data Privacy Investigations Manager at Meta where he managed a global team of investigators responsible for securing user data from bad actors. Al currently lives in San Diego, CA where he likes to surf and teach his daughter how to properly eat fresh tacos.

  Metro One LPSG

  VP, Data Centers

  Altaf Bora

  VP, Data Centers

  Metro One LPSG

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  Nicholas Simone

  Head of Security Operations & Technology

  Waymo

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  Teresa Giralt

  Teresa Giralt is the National Business Development Lead for Ameristar Perimeter Security, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, where she focuses on securing mission-critical infrastructure with an emphasis on enterprise and colocation data centers. She works closely with general contractors, developers, and operators to deliver scalable, future-ready perimeter solutions—from early planning phases to complex retrofits. Prior to joining Ameristar, Teresa led business development and marketing efforts for Turner Construction Company in South Florida, giving her a strong foundation in large-scale construction and client strategy. Her unique blend of construction and security expertise makes her a valuable voice in conversations around data center protection.

  Ameristar Perimeter Security USA

  Business Development Specialist, Data Centers

  Moderator

  Teresa Giralt

  Business Development Specialist, Data Centers

  Ameristar Perimeter Security USA

Presentation: Best Practices for Maximizing Performance and Minimizing Risk in Direct to Chip Application

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  Rob Lowe

  Director of R&D for Data Centers

  Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company

Building for AI and Advanced Tech Infrastructure: Understanding Key Differences in Engineering and Planning for Future Demand

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  Nyssa Hughes

  Nyssa is a strategic design leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-performance data center projects—from mission-critical fit-outs to multi-building hyperscale campuses. She brings a holistic, forward-thinking approach to every phase of development, ensuring that design aligns seamlessly with business objectives, technical requirements, and stakeholder priorities. She excels at orchestrating cross-functional teams, driving clarity and momentum, and delivering scalable solutions with precision and impact. Her commitment to innovation and operational excellence continues to advance the future of data center development.

  Prologis

  Director, Data Center Design

  Nyssa Hughes

  Director, Data Center Design

  Prologis

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  Syona Sarma

  As Senior Director of Hardware Infrastructure at Cloudflare, I lead a team of managers and system engineers responsible for building hardware infrastructure for Cloudflare's compute and storage services, and rapidly expanding AI products. I'm passionate about delivering quality and innovative infrastructure solutions for exceptional products, and cultivating high-performing teams. Domain expertise in AI/ML hardware landscape and competitive strategy. Previously, led the product strategy and execution effort for an Intel top hyperscale customer with responsibilities that ranged from P&L ownership, product portfolio management, long range planning, pricing, execution and customer engagement. Strong hardware background, Engineering Manager with 10 years of experience in the SOC/ASIC design across multiple generations of Intel CPUs

  Cloudflare

  Senior Director & Head of Hardware Infrastructure

  Syona Sarma

  Senior Director & Head of Hardware Infrastructure

  Cloudflare

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  Joe Walsh

  Chief Delivery Officer

  Montera Infrastructure

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  Chrissy Olsen

  Award-winning sales and leadership expert Chrissy Olsen brings over 30 years of experience in thetechnology and data center industry. With a deep understanding of data center infrastructure, operations, and the challenges of modern scalability, she delivers an insightful narrative about the ups and downs of disruptive technologies in this high-stakes sector. Chrissy is dedicated to ensuring her teams and colleagues develop the sales and leadership strategies they need to succeed in this rapidly evolving marketplace. Chrissy began her career in infrastructure construction, later founding her own technology design firm, which she scaled and merged with a larger organization. She leveraged this experience to launch and lead multiple data center business units globally, establishing herself as a critical resource in assessing and enhancing industry expertise and bringing consistency to complex data center projects around the world. Her expertise spans key aspects of data center design, deployment, and operational efficiency, making her avaluable asset in navigating the intricacies of mission-critical infrastructure. Widely regarded as an expert on customer engagement and retention within the data center industry, Chrissy helps businesses align their service delivery with evolving customer expectations. Her leadership has consistently contributed to the successful execution of large-scale projects, ensuring reliability, uptime, and seamless integration across data center environments. Chrissy is also a passionate advocate for advancing women in technology and the data center industry. She is actively involved with organizations such as iMasons, Women in Tech, Women in BICSI, and Women in Entertainment, pushing for greater opportunities for women in these fields. Oh, and did we mention Chrissy is Italian? That means she brings a spirited personality, quick wit, a love for the stage, and an unmistakable flair to her presentations—often accompanied by lively hand gestures! Chrissy knows how to command a platform, engage with an audience, and offer thought-provoking leadership that leaves everyone learning something valuable and new at each event.

  GCG

  VP, Data Centers

  Moderator

  Chrissy Olsen

  VP, Data Centers

  GCG