An Engineer’s Guide to Datacenters
A practical look at data center technology, electrical demand, cooling, grid infrastructure, and how continued growth is affecting utilities and the electrical construction industry.
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- 501 E. Saint Joseph Street
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- United States 57701
- Building: EEP
- Room Number: 335
Speakers
Chris McKillop
Biography:
After graduating with his Electrical Engineering degree from Boise State University in 2015, Chris moved to Kansas City where he designed combined cycle natural gas power generation facilities. Following design, He then worked onsite as the field engineer during construction.
Prioritizing his passion for hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors, in 2021 Chris moved from Kansas City to Rapid City. During this transition he also joined HDR, managing projects while developing a new team of engineers focused on designing substations.
Today, Chris works as HDR’s South Dakota Substation Section Manager while serving as the President for IEEE’s Black Hills Subsection.
During Chris’ 11 years in the industry, his contributions have been recognized through numerous professional honors, including being named by the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce as one of the top people to know under 40 and being recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies as one of the top five young professional engineers in the nation.
Agenda
5:30 - 6:15 - Presentation
6:15 - 6:30 - Additional Q&A as needed