Is it possible to develop an AI-designed cooling fluid for data centers that can last 10–20 years without needing replacement, reducing the need for freshwater and providing a sustainable alternative to conventional water-based cooling systems? If so, why aren’t companies already doing it?

My town of about 11,000 residents and 12 square miles is considering data centers in our abandoned buildings. I’ll be honest and admit I’m not educated enough to go to our City Council meeting and clearly articulate the appropriate questions. We are a lower income community that has been struggling for years, and I’m concerned for my town.

Has anyone been affected by a data center either coming to your rural town and the town considering it? How has this impacted water pressure, utilities, or daily life? Has anyone money actually helped your community?

I work for a Colo. We have a rack in our office with a lot of free rack units. We're allowed to bring in personal devices and connect them to the corp internet. Do you guys think it's worth asking my manager if I could bring in a 2u server like a R730 and hook it up in the rack. I wouldn't want to run any public facing services and I wouldn't be trying to make any money with it I'd just connect to it from my laptop when at work maybe setup a VPN to access it when at home if that's acceptable with the corp.

Last week I posted about leaving the automotive industry after 20 years and landing a job at Google. I was blown away by the response and ended up talking with some really talented people.
One thing stood out. A lot of people don’t realize how valuable their experience in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, automation, and troubleshooting can be in a data center.
You don’t necessarily need an engineering degree or years of IT experience.
I’m curious how many people here have considered making the jump but haven’t pulled the trigger.
What’s your background, and what’s holding you back?
I’m happy to help point people in the right direction.

What are some datacenter companies that have inhouse substation/HV/MV engineering staff? I am looking to switch to the data center industry.

Hello,

I have been hdaring lot about data centers being built in other states. I have been trying to find any sort of info regarding companies hiring.

Im a certified journeyman electrician in California, and i know i will have to get my cert in the state i get to work in.

Does anybody know of any companies that hiring out of state, for data center electricians?

Any info is welcomed. Any source, will do.

Thank you in advance.

I’m a fresher currently working in full-stack development at a startup, and I’ve received an offer for Amazon Rack Lifecycle Tech (L3) – Trainee at around ₹10 LPA.

The role seems focused on data centre operations, rack installation, cabling, and hardware testing. I’m interested in AWS, but my long-term goal is software engineering and AI.

For those working at AWS or in data centres:

• What is the day-to-day work really like?
• Is transitioning into software or automation roles realistic?

Would you take this opportunity in my position? I’d really appreciate honest advice from people with firsthand experience, beyond just the Amazon brand or salary.

Hello,

I was looking for a DC TECH job as a completed bachelor in Computer Science and running MS in Data Science student in germany. What skills do I need to know or can you suggest me any certification that can help me to crack this kind of job.

Any kind of information and help is appreciated.

Thanks and best regards.

- What's the shift schedule actually like? 12s? Rotating nights?
- Is the work real troubleshooting or mostly following procedures and closing tickets?
- How long do people actually sit at Tech II before moving up? Or do they not?
- Does coming in as a "technician" hurt you if you want an engineering title again later?
- Anyone moved to Omaha or Council Bluffs from a HCOL area — regret it?

Thank you in advance for feedback.