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What has made you want to
pursue a career in the industry?
What advice would you give to women looking
at making a career shift?
hat has really made me want to stay and
pursue a career in the data centre industry
is the deep sense of interdependence and
teamwork that’s essential for success. In this 昀椀eld,
everyone—from suppliers to team members across
various departments—must collaborate closely.
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bsolutely, I would encourage any younger women or anyone considering
a career shift to de昀椀nitely go for it, especially if they’re looking into the
data centre industry. It’s an incredibly exciting and dynamic 昀椀eld that’s
growing rapidly. There’s a place for everyone here, and we are in dire need of
skilled experts. The industry offers substantial support for those who are new,
helping them learn and grow. It’s not easy, but it is fascinating and very rewarding.
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We can’t afford situations where a payment delay
to a supplier leads to a service disruption. Everyone
must consistently perform their roles effectively
because the whole operation depends on each
individual’s contributions.
You’ll meet a diverse array of people at all levels, and every role is crucial to the
end goal: building and operating a functional data centre that remains robust
under pressure. This goal requires a variety of skills from critical suppliers to
customer management and everything in between. If you’re interested, the
industry has a lot to offer, including real opportunities for career progression. If
you’re proactive and engaged, you can really move up in this 昀椀eld.
This interdependency fosters a strong camaraderie
among team members. I really appreciate the
teamwork involved, where everyone is looking out for
each other. It’s about more than just doing your job;
it’s about being proactive, like passing along critical
information to a colleague who needs it or helping
someone out with a task. This sense of being part
of a team, where everyone plays a crucial part and
supports one another, really appeals to me. It makes
the work environment dynamic and rewarding, and
it’s a major reason why I’m motivated to continue my
career in this industry.
The community within this industry might be vast, but it feels small because
everyone tends to know each other, which creates a familial atmosphere. This is
bene昀椀cial because it means networking is effective and you often cross paths with
the same professionals, enhancing stability and growth opportunities. However,
this also means new talent is essential to bring fresh perspectives and ideas.
Many companies, including NTT where I worked, are implementing apprenticeship
programs in collaboration with local technical colleges to attract and train the next
generation. These programs are a fantastic way for newcomers to gain entry and
build a career in this high-tech and essential industry.
So, if you’re considering it, I would say, take the leap. The industry needs
more young talent, more innovators, and more diverse perspectives to
continue to thrive.
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