When people think about data centres, they often picture technology, scale, and infrastructure – not what it takes to build it. At Equinix, we know the real story is about people — the designers, engineers, project managers, sustainability experts, and leaders who power our data centres.
That’s why, for our Inside Data Centre Podcast series, we invited members of Equinix’s global Design & Construction team to share their experiences, career journeys, and perspectives. This team sits at the heart of how Equinix designs, builds, and delivers data centres around the world and their work shapes not just our facilities, but our culture.
The series is hosted by Andy Davis, founder and host of the Inside Data Centre Podcast, a platform dedicated to exploring the people, projects, and ideas shaping the data centre industry. The podcast offers an honest, behind‑the‑scenes look at what it’s like to build a career at Equinix. Across three episodes, our people talk openly about collaboration, leadership, sustainability, and what makes working in data centres both challenging and rewarding.
If you’re curious about a career in this industry or wondering what working at Equinix is really like, these conversations are a great place to start.
Episode 1: Collaboration in Motion — How Global Teams Deliver at Scale
In the first episode of the Equinix series, Andy Davis is joined by Hayley Godlieb, Senior Construction Project Manager, Tomi Anyanwu, Director of Design Delivery, and Claire Cullen, Director of Commercial Management.
Together, they share what it takes to deliver large‑scale data centre projects across regions and time zones. The conversation highlights how teams across design, construction, and commercial functions collaborate closely, break down silos, and rely on trust and communication to deliver consistently at scale.
They also reflect on their own career paths into the data centre industry and discuss how Equinix supports onboarding, mentorship, and continuous learning, especially in a global, fast‑moving environment.
What you’ll take away:
A clear picture of how collaboration works in practice at Equinix and how diverse perspectives and teamwork shape everyday work across global projects.
Episode 2: Rethinking Water — Sustainability in Action
Episode two shifts the focus to sustainability, one of the most critical challenges facing the data centre industry today.
Andy Davis speaks with Alex Setmajer, Sustainability Manager at Equinix, who takes listeners inside how responsible water use is embedded into the way Equinix designs and operates its data centres. Alex explains how water considerations influence site selection, cooling strategies, and long‑term planning, as well as how Equinix works closely with local communities to make informed decisions.
Rather than speaking in theory, the episode explores real‑world trade‑offs and decisions, offering a grounded look at how sustainability expertise directly shapes outcomes.
What you’ll take away:
An understanding of how sustainability roles at Equinix have real ownership and impact and how environmental responsibility is built into day‑to‑day decision‑making.
Episode 3: Building High‑Performance Teams — Leadership and Growth
The third episode looks at the people side of performance.
Andy Davis is joined by Andrew Higgins, Senior Director of Global Master Planning & Sustainability, and Matt Brown, Senior Director of Design Delivery, for a conversation about how Equinix builds and sustains high‑performance teams across a global organisation.
They discuss leadership, wellbeing, and mentorship, and why creating space for growth and career mobility is essential in a fast‑growing industry. The episode also highlights how people‑first leadership is embedded into Equinix’s ways of working, even while delivering complex projects at pace.
What you’ll take away:
Insight into how Equinix supports long‑term career growth, values wellbeing, and invests in leaders who put people at the centre of performance.
Careers at Equinix: More Than Data Centres
Across all three episodes, one message comes through clearly: careers in data centres are about people.
At Equinix, you’ll find:
· Global opportunities across design, construction, sustainability, engineering, and operations
· A collaborative, inclusive culture built on trust and respect
· Leaders who invest in development, mentorship, and wellbeing
· The chance to work on digital infrastructure that powers the world
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