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Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

Head of Solutions Engineering, DCD>Academy

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Vlad-Gabriel Anghel

Head of Solutions Engineering, DCD>Academy

Vlad-Gabriel Anghel is Head of Solutions Engineering at our sister training company, DCD>Academy. He is a tinkerer at heart and a problem solver by trade, with a deep passion for all things tech, especially computer networks and distributed systems.

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Stephen Worn

CTO and Managing Director, NAM, DatacenterDynamics

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Stephen Worn

CTO and Managing Director, NAM, DatacenterDynamics

Mr. Worn has been involved with industry-leading enterprises and clients around the world for over 25 years as an Industrial FMS and ICT Network and Facilities Engineer; with over eight years in Asia, across the Americas and again back on a pan-European level.

Mr. Worn was the Head of Technology Services for Dimension Data UK, where he was also their acting Practice Manager for Data Centres and Intelligent Buildings. Stephen has held senior management roles in Nortel Networks as their EMEA Senior Director of Datacentres, at Japan's Nippon Suisan International, China's National Center for Industry and Technology, as well as with the Center for Special Economic Zones.

Mr. Worn has supported DatacenterDynamics since its first conference as Chief Technical Advisor and Guest Conference Chairman. He is currently CEO of North America, Managing Director of AsiaPacific, as well as Global CTO for Data Center Dynamics. Mr. Worn holds two Masters Degrees. 

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Discover the essentials of data center education in these taster session led by DCD>Academy. These sessions offer a glimpse into the comprehensive training available throughout the year.

As the data center industry continues to evolve, DCD>Academy has curated an Infrastructure Evolution Series to help data center professionals stay informed about the latest trends and their impact on facilities. This series consists of eight in-depth courses, including:

  • Generative AI and Data Centers
  • Greenfield vs. Brownfield Deployments
  • Alternate Power Solutions
  • Liquid Cooling Technologies

The taster session agenda is below:

08:45 | DCD>Academy Training Taster Session: Power Professional

Discover the essentials of data center power systems in this taster session led by DCD>Academy. The Power Professional course explores key components such as UPS systems, power distribution, energy efficiency, and electrical infrastructure—providing foundational knowledge for professionals looking to enhance their expertise in data center power management. This session offers a glimpse into the comprehensive training available throughout the year.

The taster session includes a 45-minute overview, interactive Q&A, and valuable networking opportunities, open to all attendees of DCD>Connect New York.

For more details on the course, visit the Power Professional course page.

09:45 | DCD>Academy Training Taster Session: Infrastructure Evolution Series

Join this DCD>Academy taster session for an introduction to liquid cooling, a key topic in the Infrastructure Evolution Series. As data centers push the limits of density and efficiency, liquid cooling is emerging as a critical solution. This session explores direct-to-chip, immersion, and other advanced cooling technologies, highlighting their benefits, implementation challenges, and real-world applications.

The session includes a 45-minute overview, Q&A, and networking, and is open to all attendees of DCD>Connect New York.

For more information on the course, visit the Infrastructure Evolution Series course page.

10:45 | End of Taster Sessions