Navid Golshani

Principal Data Centre/Mission Critical Electrical Engineer, Stantec

Navid is an accomplished Principal Data Centre/Mission Critical Electrical Engineer who has consistently demonstrated his expertise in all aspects of medium to large-scale high-density Data Centre projects. With a comprehensive involvement spanning consultation, presales, design, construction, commissioning, and operation, he has established a remarkable track record. Currently employed at a global engineering consultancy firm, Navid assumes the responsibility of delivering end-to-end solutions for data centre projects. He expertly guides clients from the initial conception stage to the final implementation, ensuring the adoption of the most suitable electromechanical topology or technology. His unwavering commitment to surpassing industry standards and regulations guarantees that the solutions provided consistently meet and exceed compliance requirements.

Navid holds a master's degree in Engineering (MEng), specializing in Electrical Systems. As a professional member of Engineers Australia (MIEAust) and a certified Project Manager (PRINCE2), he possesses a diverse skill set. Notably, Navid has achieved the prestigious Uptime Institute's Accredited Tier Designer (ATD) Professional Certification, a distinction only a few engineers in the APAC region can claim.

Widely recognized as an expert in the field of mission-critical services and data centres, Navid has successfully managed hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data centre projects across the APAC and EMEA regions. His dedication to excellence is evident in his ability to design and deploy efficient and reliable data centre infrastructures, leveraging his technical prowess and extensive knowledge. Clients hold Navid in high regard due to his professionalism and innovative problem-solving approach, which have become his hallmark.

In addition to his consulting work, Navid serves as a DCD Academy Accredited Instructor, taking pleasure in training the next generation of data centre engineers, consultants, managers, and professionals. He thrives on forging connections with industry experts and colleagues worldwide, as he explores the immense potential within the rapidly evolving digital infrastructure industry.