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WHY THE NEEDS OF THE LEARNER IS CNET ’ S HIGHEST PRIORITY
Pat Drew , Instructor and Online Tutor at CNet Training , discusses the data centre industry ’ s move towards sustainability and why it ’ s so important , as well as revealing what he thinks sets CNet apart from other training / education providers .
Pat Drew , Instructor and Online Tutor at CNet Training , joined the CNet team in 2017 with over 24 years of experience in the industry . He has worked in various roles from Network Engineer to Data Centre Manager , covering Europe , North America and Asia . Now , Drew is helping CNet spread the message about the importance of sustainability across the industry .
Drew is a champion for sustainability , successfully completing the Business Sustainability Management program from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership ( CISL ) in 2020 . Drew delivers CNet ’ s Level 5 Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional ( CDCSP ) program from CNet Training ’ s highly acclaimed Global Data Centre Education Framework .
He is also one of CNet ’ s dedicated Online Tutors , providing ongoing support as part of the pre-class study and during
CNet ’ s Distance Learning programs , including the Masters Degree in Data Centre Leadership and Management .
Here , Drew offers insight into his career journey and tells us what sets CNet apart from others . He also provides advice for aspiring data centre professionals .
Can you tell us a bit more about who you are and your journey to becoming a CNet Training Instructor ?
I have worked in technology for a number of years and held various roles from Network Engineer , Shift Leader , Corporate Voice and Data Services Manager , Project Manager and to Data Centre Manager ( list has been abridged ). When the opportunity came to tell others about what I know and give them the benefit of my experience , I couldn ’ t resist .
Pat Drew , Instructor and Online Tutor at CNet Training
How did you enter the data centre sector ?
It was by accident rather than design . I worked at British Telecom and ended up installing digital circuits ( Kilostreams and Megastreams ) at customer premises .
These were often installed in ‘ computer rooms ’. One particular organisation liked the way I worked and offered me a job of looking after the infrastructure in its computer room , that ’ s how it all started .
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