DEEP DIVE
Data analytics is directly related to the amount of information we can collect and store . We can quickly process failure rates from other metrics collected and we are able to spare parts for customers more efficiently based on data analytics . Secondly , with things like 5G and other major improvements in network access , smaller data centres are being placed closer to users . I can see the topology changing slightly to embrace Edge .
What are the region-specific challenges you encounter in your role ?
Time zone differences affect some meetings with different groups , limiting direct access to key players . Working with another development group within Park Place puts five hours in between our days , which reduces availability on both sides .
Corporate rollout of MS Teams has helped in the collaboration of remote groups , unifying different tools for the team . MS Teams specifically helped with the time zone challenges as the group would have a message or details listed and , in some cases , recorded meetings for reference . Now , this
I LIKE TO DEFAULT TO A LAISSEZ-FAIRE LEADERSHIP STYLE WHENEVER I CAN TO ALLOW THE TEAM TO BE MORE OPEN AND GATHER CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS .
content all sits in the same thread for any development team to reference .
What changes to your job role have you seen in the last year and how do you see these developing in the coming months ?
I ’ ve gained some new responsibilities on a couple of large projects and was assigned a dedicated development team . The group started gaining some momentum and will be working closer to some of the business users and lab equipment . These changes were designed to help increase productivity and tighten our launch timelines . ◊ www . intelligentdatacentres . com
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