Episode 27
Ep. 27 – Leadership at Hyperscale: Why Culture Beats Process in Today's Data Centers with Tim Straub
November 18, 202548m 55s
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Show Notes
In this episode, Tim Straub, Senior Technical Program Manager at Google, discusses his transition from general contractor to owner-side leadership, how that shift changed his approach to quality and commissioning, and the challenges of delivering data centers in the fast-paced AI/ML era.
Tim covers leadership through influence, the evolving priorities of testing and lifecycle risk, labor and equipment constraints, and practical advice for young engineers: seek to understand, adopt a growth mindset, and be patient.