The nomads put a new spin on the tech genre by shining a light not only on technology but also on the human side of the digital age. Tune in if you find yourself thinking about how to integrate into the digital landscape and be a part of the evolving industry. For over two decades, Phil and Nabeel have provided a powerful catalyst for organizations to create a vision of the future and the will to innovate. As futurists, they deliver a dynamic and entertaining vision of change, blending techn ...
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in the telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. With over 16 years of experience in the industry, DeMartino offered a nuanced perspective on talent acquisition that goes far beyond traditional hiring practices. DeMartino’s journey into recruitment began wi…
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In the latest episode of the NomadFuturist podcast, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Vanessa"Vee" Richardson, a trailblazer in talent acquisition and a passionate advocate for women in technology. Richardson's journey from politics to tech offers valuable insights into career transitions and female empowerment in male-dominated ind…
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Stuart Lawrence on Building Sustainable Data Centers
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ourney and insights on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. With a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and over two decades of experience in the data center industry, Lawrence offers a distinctive perspective on the rapidly evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. Lawrence's career path exemplif…
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Engineering Challenges and Tech Breakthroughs
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Greg Ratcliff, Chief Innovation Officer at Vertiv, shares his insights and experiences on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. With over three decades of industry experience, Ratcliff leads Vertiv's global innovation initiatives, focusing on identifying and leveraging cutting-edge technologies for product de…
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Innovating in Data Centers and Telecom
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Tony Rossabi, Founder and Managing Member of OCOLO, recently appeared on the Nomad Futurist podcast, sharing insights from his extensive 26-year career in the telecom and data center industry with hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. Rossabi grew up on the Upper West Side of New York City, where his professor parents instilled in him a love f…
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Taking Action in Digital Infrastructure
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Santiago Suinaga, CEO of Infrastructure Masons (iMasons), shares his compelling journey into the digital infrastructure sector during his recent appearance on the Nomad Futurist podcast with hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. This episode takes on added significance in light of the newly announced partnership between iMasons and Nomad Futur…
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Anna Claiborne, SVP of Network Tooling and Automation at Zayo, shares her journey and insights on the Nomad Futurist podcast with co-hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence. Her career path has been shaped by her love for tackling complex issues and her experiences in both startups and corporate America. Claiborne's interest in technology was spa…
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Transforming Careers in Data Centers
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In a special episode of Nomad Futurist, host Nabeel Mahmood interviews Indigo Pinto – Nomad Futurist Ambassador and QA/QC Committee Chair, and Program Director of BVPI (Bureau Veritas Group Primary Integration) – who offers a unique perspective on her transition from mechanical engineering to the data center sector, reflecting her dedication to inn…
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In a recent Nomad Futurist podcast, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence explore the challenges women face in the data center industry – particularly around attracting, retaining, and advancing female talent – with Melissa Olson, Data Center Solutions Leader at Belimo Americas. Leveraging over two decades of expertise in mechanical and control…
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Nancy Novak, Chief Innovation Officer at Compass Datacenters, joins Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence at Nomad Futurist Podcast to share her extensive experience and perspectives on the importance of diversity and inclusion in the tech and construction industries. As a champion of gender diversity in these traditionally male-dominated fields, Nov…
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Adapting and Thriving in the Digital Infrastructure World
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In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Ray Sidler, the Chief Executive Officer at DataVerge. With over two decades of experience in data center operations and management, Ray Sidler brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. …
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In the latest episode of Nomad Futurist, Founder and Managing Director of Structure Research, Philbert Shih, shares with Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence a wealth of insights and reflections spanning his extensive career in the data center sector. From entrepreneurial beginnings to navigating industry shifts and embracing digital transformation,…
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In this insightful episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence meet with John Bonczek, a seasoned professional with a rich background in sales and data centers, currently at fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (1547). Bonczek's journey, marked by his sales prowess and his experiences navigating the evolving data cente…
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Luck Is Preparation Meeting Opportunity
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Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sat down with Doris Li Yeh, CEO and Founder of Mirapath, a Data Center Critical Infrastructure Total Solution Provider, to discuss her education, travels, how she started her career, and much more. At Mirapath, Doris drives growth strategy for the company with a focus on nurturing relationships, committing to exc…
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Why People Matter More Than the Tech
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This week Nabeel and Phillip had the pleasure of speaking with Grant Kirkwood, a serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and operating both networks and companies. Kirkwood currently serves as the CEO of Contrivian, a new Cloud Service Provider (CSP) focused on transforming the enterprise experience of finding and utilizing co…
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Shaping The Digital Infrastructure Industry Continent By Continent
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In this episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence talk with Deidre’ (Dee) Smith, a leader in technology and sustainability. Smith brings deep expertise in problem-solving, risk advisory, and technology deployment, and has managed multi-million dollar P&Ls. Committed to sustainability, she promotes responsible AI developme…
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It Takes a Village: Data Centers and Sustainability
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In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are joined by Jaymie Scotto Cutaia, a leading figure in marketing for the telecom and data center industries worldwide. As CEO and founder of Jaymie Scotto & Associates (JSA), Scotto heads an award-winning firm specializing in public relations, marketing, and event plan…
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Navigating the Energy Landscape and Future of Data Center Power
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In the latest episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Jeff Barber, the Vice President of Global Data Centers for Bloom Energy. In his role, he is dedicated to empowering data center developers, tenants, and operators to take control of all their data center power requirements with greener, more reliable, more re…
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Embrace the Slime: An Immersion Cooling Journey
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In this episode of the Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Daniel Pope, Chief Technology Officer of Submer, an immersion cooling technology company. Pope embarked on his journey in the web hosting business at just 16, transforming a single-bedroom server into a multi-million dollar data center. Boasting over 20 years o…
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Curiosity and Communities: Bringing Data Centers to the World
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In this episode of the Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Kevin Imboden, the Global Director of Market Research and Competitive Intelligence at EdgeConneX. With a strong research background in commercial real estate, Imboden’s work at EdgeConneX involves advising hyperscalers and investors in the data center industry …
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Innovation through Inclusion: Cultivating Community in Tech
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In this community-minded episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Paul Hammer, the co-founder and host of Uptime Punks, a digital transformation-focused podcast that interviews tech experts from Europe and all over the world. With a background in tech events and marketing, Hammer leverages his skills in events wi…
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In this special series podcast episode spotlighting Ambassadors for the Nomad Futurist Foundation, host Nabeel Mahmood warmly introduces Lindsay McConville, a Senior Consulting Engineer based in Amsterdam at Northshore. McConville's expertise spans energy efficiency projects, asset validation, and data analytics across various client portfolios. Pa…
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In this compelling episode of Nomad Futurist, hosts Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Shannon Hulbert, the CEO of Opus Interactive and a member of the Yurok Tribe. With over twenty years of experience in data centers, cloud, utilities, and advocating for digital inclusion, Hulbert offers a unique blend of professional expertise and person…
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Blueprints of Innovation: Creation of the Nomad Futurist Academy
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Dive into the dynamic world of data center innovation with Karen Petersburg as she joins Jodie Lin in this engaging episode of the Academy Committee special series. With 17 years of expertise, Petersburg has navigated through complex projects and spearheaded major infrastructure renovations. As the Vice President of Data Center Development and Cons…
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The Data Center Intersection of Marketing, Economics, and Psychology
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In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are joined by Melissa Reali-Elliott, the Content Marketing Manager for DC BLOX. With nearly two decades dedicated to marketing digital technologies, Melissa, a self-proclaimed data center enthusiast, is a consistent contributor to various industry publications. Notably,…
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Inside Scoop: How the Academy is Made
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In this captivating episode of the Academy Committee special series, Emma Grace Myers, Community Engagement Manager at iMiller Public Relations (iMPR), engages in an insightful discussion with Phillip Koblence, host of Nomad Futurist. Transitioning directly from college to the digital infrastructure world two years ago, Myers has been on a journey …
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In this captivating episode of Nomad Futurist, Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood are joined by Sean James, Senior Director of Datacenter Research at Microsoft. Sean, a visionary leader and innovator in the field of datacenter technology, has been instrumental in advancing groundbreaking projects. These include using hydrogen fuel cells to provide…
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Elevated Insights into the Nomad Futurist Academy
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Mark Gusakov, Director of Client Resiliency for Uptime Institute, launches the Academy Committee series of special episodes with Phillip Koblence. With a two-decade career spanning automation, process control, and value-added consultation, Gusakov has dedicated himself to elevating client facilities and interests to world-class performance standard…
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Behind the Servers: an Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this episode of Nomad Futurist, Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood are joined by Chris Crosby, the CEO and Founder of Compass Datacenters. Crosby is a visionary leader in the data center industry, renowned for his innovative approach and significant contributions to the field. Crosby’s leadership has been instrumental in Compass Datacenters’ ri…
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Shaping Tomorrow: 2023 Reflections with the Nomads
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In this special year-end episode, Phillip Koblence and Nabeel Mahmood of the Nomad Futurist Foundation (NFF) reflect on the significant progress made over the past year. A highlight of their mission's success has been the support given to children, encompassing educational initiatives, provision of computing devices, and ultimately, guiding these y…
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In this episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with Frank Rey, leader of Microsoft's Hyperscale Network Connectivity team. Frank's role is crucial in managing Microsoft’s global network infrastructure, a key element in supporting the company's vast array of online services. His involvement in significant projects li…
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Visionary Leadership in Urban Development
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In this engaging episode of Nomad Futurist, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are delighted to have Craig Huffman, Co-Founder and CEO of Metro Edge Development Partners (MetroEdge), as our esteemed guest. A luminary in real estate private equity, Craig brings nearly two decades of rich experience, particularly in pioneering endeavors in metropoli…
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Steering Technology with Simplicity and Accountability
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In the latest episode of the Nomad Futurist Podcast, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence have the pleasure of welcoming Scott Brookshire, the innovative Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at OpenColo. With over two decades of experience in the data center realm, Scott is not only instrumental in crafting the technical vision at OpenColo …
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Elevating Tech: From Aircrafts to Algorithm
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In this episode, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence chat with Rob Coyle, Community Technical Program Manager at Open Compute Project Foundation, who has a rich background in digital infrastructure. Starting in the aviation sector, Rob worked on updating aircraft systems, giving him a strong understanding of electronic and mechanical systems. Howev…
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Unveiling the Layers of a Diverse Career in Digital Infrastructure
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In our latest episode, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence sit down with John Lee, a professional whose 30-year journey through the digital infrastructure landscape has been nothing short of remarkable. Starting his career in the dynamic world of financial services, John quickly developed a nuanced understanding of the pivotal role digital infrastr…
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A Familial Perspective on Data Center Evolution
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This week on the Nomad Futurist Podcast, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence welcome Randolph and Michael Borron from Cushman & Wakefield’s Global Data Center Advisory Group. Randolph, a Vice Chairman with 37 years of experience, is a specialist in data center and portfolio optimization, while Michael, an Associate Vice President, brings expertise …
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Empowering the Next Generation in Telecom
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This week, Isabelle Paradis, President and Founder of HOT TELECOM, joins Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence on the Nomad Futurist Podcast to jump into her transformative journey in the telecom industry. With an impressive 30 years of global experience, Isabelle is a visionary leader specializing in international and wholesale telecom services. Bef…
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Building Trust Through Transparency
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This week, Jeremy Pease, Chief Executive Officer of Colohouse, joins Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence on the Nomad Futurist Podcast to unpack his illustrious career in the digital infrastructure industry. With over 20 years of experience specializing in data centers and cloud hosting, Jeremy is no stranger to leading high-performing teams. Befor…
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This week, Michael Morey, President & CEO at Bluebird Network LLC, joins Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence on the Nomad Futurist Podcast to discuss his impressive career in the digital infrastructure industry. With more than 37 years of telecommunications experience, Morey has served as President & CEO of Voxitas, Senior Vice President at NuVox, …
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From Hands-On Beginnings to Strategic Success
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In this episode, Nabeel Mahmood and Phillip Koblence are accompanied by Paul Peterson, Senior Director Facilities Manager at JLL overseeing operations at multiple data center locations in the Northeast on the CyrusOne account. In this position, Paul is a major piece in the puzzle to ensure that customers have uptime, availability and connectivity w…
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On this episode, Nabeel and Phil are joined by Lee Smith, Data Center Consultant and Education Ambassador for the Nomad Futurist Foundation. Lee has over 30 years of digital infrastructure industry experience and is an accomplished international data center consultant, covering planning, strategy, design, and operations. During the last 15 years, h…
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On this episode of the Nomad Futurist Podcast, Nabeel and Phillip are joined by Walter Cannon, Vice President, Business Development at ZenFi Networks, a Boldyn Networks company. Walter leverages over 30 years of technology sales and executive management experience in the wireless, wholesale, and enterprise markets to lead sales teams in efficient d…
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The Nomad Futurist team has had a lot of great people on the podcast over the last three and a half years, and a few personal experiences along the way as well. In this episode, Nabeel and Phillip take the opportunity to recap the first half of 2023, discuss future goals for the Foundation, and share some insights on the industry. The duo takes a l…
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On this episode of the Nomad Futurist Podcast, Phil and Nabeel are joined by Tesh Durvasula, CEO at Africa Data Centers. Tesh is an experienced technology and real estate executive with a 25-year track record of successful leadership and value generation in the digital infrastructure sector. He kicks off the episode by giving listeners some insight…
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This episode, Nabeel and Phil are joined by Director of Platform Networking at Netflix, Shweta Saraf. At Netflix, Shweta leads Platform Networking teams that are responsible for building various components of the network, like the cloud gateway, the cloud networking stack, network as service platform and service mesh. Growing up in India, Shweta ha…
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In this episode, Nabeel and Phil are joined by a father-son duo well versed in the world of tech, the Farneys. Sean Farney is Executive Director, Data Center Strategy & Innovation at JLL, responsible for driving strategy and innovation across JLL's global data center business. His son, Conall Farney, is currently a senior at Purdue University and h…
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In this episode, Nabeel and Phil are joined by Luke Kipfer, Vice President, Data Center Development and Construction at American Real Estate Partners. Luke is a project management professional with 15+ years of leadership experience providing strategic direction and successful execution within the construction industry. Luke started working at the …
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In this episode, Nabeel Mahmood and Phil Koblence sit down with Adam Knobloch, Global Director, Data Centers at Bisnow. Adam has been with Bisnow for almost six years, where he currently leads the company’s global Data Center & Cloud IT event platform strategy. You may be familiar with the Datacenter Investment Conference & Expo (DICE) Series, whic…
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Nabeel Mahmood and Phil Koblence are joined in this episode by Afonso Salema, CEO of Start Campus. Afonso is responsible for the development of the SINES Project by Start Campus, which aims to create one of the largest sustainable European data centers in Sines, Portugal. Prior to Start Campus, Afonso spent 15 years in investment banking in London,…
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In this episode, Nabeel and Phil are joined by Jim Grice, a lawyer who leads the data center and digital infrastructure team at Akerman LLP law firm. As the Nomad team always says, this is the youngest industry with the most sub-verticals, and being a lawyer is one of them. You can, for example, start as a finance guy, get into real estate, then en…
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