Data Center Dynamics

Gary is responsible globally for sponsorship negotiations and advertising sales. Having been involved in the B2B publishing arena for over 30 years he brings us a wealth of experience which includes the launching of numerous conferences and exhibitions both nationally and internationally including the XML and Java series, Linux World, Application Development World and the Data Warehousing show

In almost two decades in IT publishing Ambrose McNevin has led some of the world’s most successful IT publications, launched global brands into the UK market and helped launch and manage a number of the UK’s biggest IT news web sites.
Since starting as a journalist in 1993 he has held senior editorial and management roles on publications including Information Week (Editor in Chief), Computing (Managing Editor) and Computer Reseller News (UK launch Editor). He helped launch ITPro.co.uk and ComputerworldUK.com, built up the channel business of TheInquirer.net and worked CIO.co.uk, ComputerworldUK and Techworld.
In 2008 he relaunched Zerodowntime as DatacenterDynamics FOCUS magazine and built out the web presence at www.datacenterdynamics.com increasing web traffic by 500% in the first 12 months

Dedric is a veteran of business to business events with a career spanning over a decade with an strong emphasis on Asian countries including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Australia. Responsible for hundreds of conference in various sectors including healthcare, technology, real estate and finance, Dedric joined Datacenter Dynamics with a solid background in developing content driven events that provide effective business development platforms.

As an avid spectator of developments in technology, Dedric is well versed in the business ramifications of new innovations, which in turn drives his ability to further innovate creative ways to provide sales opportunities for his clients. Dedric is based on Shanghai and is a husband and father of 2 adoring and ever so mischievous children.

Jose has a Degree in Business Management & Administration from the University of Almeria & University of Viadrina in Frankfurt Oder in Germany, Master in Sales & Marketing Management and different courses in Business English at the Metropolitan London University. He started his career in sales departments at different financial and insurance companies to later become a sales manager. In 2007 he moved to London to join DatacenterDynamics to start the business in Spain and Latinoamerica, where today he is a Business Director for all the region.

Mr Martinez joined DCD in November 2009. Previously has worked for several UK and international companies specialising in retail and international business. After learning the trade in companies like Compass and HMV, made a change of careers towards smaller entities. Mr Martinez has worked for a couple of events companies previously, gaining a valuable experience for DCD. Hailing from Spain, arrived in the UK in 1993. After obtaining an HND in Finance in Guildford College and a degree by Oxford Brookes university, qualified as an accountant for the ACCA in 2002.

Now an FCCA, spent several years gaining experience in small and medium size businesses including new start-ups. Additionally, spent four years as a freelancer as the best way to gain new experience.

Wasim has worked in the media industry for over 10 years and his experience has been gained from a variety of media houses, most notably and extensively at dmg World Media where he organised Britain’s largest mass market consumer exhibition: The Daily Mail Ideal Home Show.

Wasim Joined DatacenterDynamics in 2009 as events manager for the Dubai conference. He has since successfully spearheaded the launch across many Middle Eastern countries such as Riyadh KSA and Doha, Qatar.

Now as General Manager for the Middle East and Africa region he will be heading up the operation from our recently opened office in Dubai, UAE where he will be joined by his wife and two children.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Media Practices, Haroon has worked in the IT Business to Business publishing market for over a decade. Having held a series of senior roles and gained experience in launching and rebranding a number of print and online titles Haroon joined as the Group Publisher in 2011. He holds direct print and online global operational responsibility for the company’s publishing efforts under the DatacenterDynamics FOCUS brand.

Greg has been working in the computer industry for over 33 years, starting as an apprentice QA engineer with ICL in 1976. He then moved into field service with Data Point, Case and then NBI where he was the UK service Manager. He spent a short time in Technical Recruitment before starting his first cable installation company in 1985.

He has been involved in many different aspects of the industry over the years and has been responsible for the running of companies developing PC based software packages, network product sales and cable infrastructure design and installation. In recent years Greg has focused on design and build or refurbishment of Data Centres and Computer Rooms for clients throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Europe.

The design and build projects cover all aspects of the data centre including architectural, electrical, mechanical and technology. Two of Greg's recent projects have been put forward for National awards recognition.

He has been actively involved in BICSI for over 10 years and was originally elected at the start of 2006 to serve on the board of Directors of BICSI as the European Regional Director and served for four years in this capacity.

He also serves on several BICSI committees, both in Europe and in the United States, and these include the UK Steering Committee, the Ethics Committee, the Registration and Speciality Supervisory Committee, and the Data Centre Design Standards Committee.

Greg has recently joined DatacenterDynamics to head up the training division.