Can you share your journey into the data centre industry?
Seventeen years ago, I began working at IBM in Colombia where I was responsible for overseeing the infrastructure setup for our data centre projects. This role involved ensuring that everything from the access floors to the CRAC units was correctly implemented.
When I initially received the interview call from IBM, I was surprised. They were aware of my background in civil engineering, yet that was precisely what they required. Once I joined, I quickly grew to understand the complexity of the data centre environment, extending beyond traditional civil engineering to encompass critical electrical and electronic systems.
During this time my skills extended beyond traditional engineering, introducing me to the technical and operational demands of data centres.
It’s been a rewarding journey, transforming my professional outlook and opening new avenues in the tech-oriented sector of global real estate.
If your application is successful, Harlow Council will transfer the grant by BACS. Bank details (account name, number and sort code) will need to be supplied with a summary of accounts.
Funding conditions: If your application is successful, your project must be delivered by 31 December 2026. You will have to return any grant funds if the project is not delivered or the organisation receiving the funding stops operating.
A contract agreement will need to be signed between your organisation and Harlow District Council before any funding is granted.
Monitoring and Evaluation: Grant recipients will be required to provide an end of project report to establish whether the project has met its aims and objectives, as well as to assess the overall impact on participants. Funding for the project is provided on the basis that the Project Evaluation form is returned within the agreed project timescale (no later than 31 January 2027).
Risks and Liabilities: In giving grants the ‘Harlow Council’ will require the supported project organisation or groups to accept all risks and liabilities associated with the activity being supported. This will be a condition of the grant. Copies of relevant documents may need to be provided if the application has been approved.
Data protection statement – how we will use your information
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General Data Protection Regulation: Personal data provided by you will be processed in accordance with this protocol. For more details, please see https://www.harlow.gov.uk/privacy-notice
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