Melissa Chambal

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US Canada & LatAm Technical Manager and 7×24 Exchange International Career Development Mentor

Melissa joined CNet Training with over 20 years’ data centre and network infrastructure experience, plus 5 years teaching Data Centre Design and Network Design programs. She has taught at the Top Gun Marine base in California and performed a Data Centre Audit on Department of Defense facilities. Today, Melissa delivers CNet Training’s Global Data Centre programs, including Data Centre Management, Design and Audit.

Melissa is the only woman to have been recognised in all three Top 25 Women in Technology listings (2023, 2022, 2021) by Mission Critical magazine. She is Runner Up for The Inspiration Award by Network Computing. She has also featured in:

Mission Critical Magazine

We are the City

Intelligent Data Centres

Patrick Drew

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Patrick Drew came to CNet Training with over 24 years of experience in the industry. He has worked in various roles from Network Engineer to Data Centre Manager, covering Europe, North America and Asia. Now, Patrick is helping CNet spread the message about the importance of sustainability across the industry. He successfully completed the Business Sustainability Management program from the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). Patrick delivers CNet’s Level 5 Certified Data Centre Sustainability Professional (CDCSP^®) program from the highly acclaimed Global Data Centre Education Framework. He is also one of CNet’s dedicated Online Tutors, providing on-going support as part of the pre-class study and during CNet’s Distance Learning programs, including the Masters Degree in Data Centre Leadership and Management.

Danny Turley

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Danny joins CNet Training with over 15 years experience in network infrastructure and has worked on award winning installations for many multinational organisations. At CNet his focus is on delivering the sought after programs from The Global Network Infrastructure Education Framework throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and the US.

John Barrows

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John joins CNet with over 30 years’ experience in the digital infrastructure industry. His experience includes project managing large installation and re-fits for high profile clients and being a team leader for engineers involved within projects. John’s focus at CNet is delivering the sought after programs from The Global Network Infrastructure Education Framework.

Andrew Reeves

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Andrew joins CNet following 15 years’ experience in the IT Services industry including project management roles with high profile network infrastructure organisations. Previously, Andrew has also undertaken project management roles in a variety of large installation projects including work with The London Olympics, BBC, Walt Disney, Westgate Oxford, Bloomberg. More recently he was responsible for the implementation of a disaster recovery team to eight European data centres incorporating a quality improvement plan.

Gary Herman

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Gary has worked within the Digital Infrastructure Industry for over 26 years, working on many prestigious large-scale projects around the world in locations such as the Middle East, Macau, Morocco, London and South Africa. He has gained a vast array of knowledge from his roles as a Project Management Consultant, General Contractor, Developer and Contractor for many Large Multinational Organisations within the Banking, Hospitality, Casino, Theme Parks, Education and Transportation Sectors.

Richard Clark

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Richard’s impressive career saw him manage data centre projects for a number of significant companies within the industry as well as Military experience within radio systems in the Royal Navy. His expertise includes data centre design and build, IT deployments and mission critical electrical installations and structured cabling.

Jason Beebe

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A Veteran of the US Army National Guard, Jason is an experienced IT and data centre professional with strong skills in implementing complex strategy and managing projects within critical environments. In his role as Instructor at CNet, Jason’s learners will benefit from hearing his experiences from working with high profile global organisations. He is currently studying for a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.

Dale Thompson

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Dale joins CNet with over 25 years’ experience in the Forces and is passionate about education, leadership and culture. His experience within the Royal Corps of Signals stands him in excellent stead to deliver complex technical program material with clarity and zeal. Dale holds a BTEC level 4 in Teaching in The Lifelong Learning Sector and an ILM level 3 in Coaching.

Karl Brown

CNIT COPT CNIDP CIIT

Karl joins CNet following a successful career in communications infrastructure, most recently working as a Training Delivery Manager, developing and providing communications training programs to communications infrastructure executives of all levels and experience. Karl has been responsible for the continuous personal development of the junior tradespeople within the Royal Signals Communications Engineer trade group, enabling their progression from engineers to team leaders.

As an Instructor, Karl delivers confident and clear communication, developed during his 22 years of military service. Along with an effective leadership style, Karl has the ability to bring together teams and individuals.

Steven Barlow

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Steven joins CNet following a successful career as a data centre manager. Working closely with well-known organisations allowed him to gain extensive industry knowledge within a short period of time, and his experience managing the daily operations and critical infrastructure of a portfolio of data centres enables him to call on knowledge of recent policies and practices. Learners will benefit from his first-hand experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance, project management and budgeting, as well as leading and developing teams.

Paul de Klerk

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Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry and previously managed CNet’s Dubai office, delivering programs from the Global Digital Infrastructure Education Framework across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia. Over the past eight years, he has been focusing on consulting, design and training in Canada and South Africa. He has spearheaded projects ranging from $12 million to $24 Million; collaborated with staff of 80 and subcontractors of 200; and managed an office of engineers, technicians, financial and costing managers with an annual turnover of $50 million. Paul is driven by challenges and a desire to be successful in his endeavours. He enjoys assisting learners in navigating all aspects of complex projects.

Connor Crombie

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Connor has over 20 years’ experience in IT infrastructure in the international banking and finance sector, covering a broad range of compute, storage, voice and data networks, data centres, information security, business continuity and end user services. He has led high impact infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle, implementing robust and sustainable processes and procedures to ensure alignment with internationally recognised operating standards. His energy, drive and expertise keeps learners engaged throughout technical topics, helping them to grasp new concepts quickly and effectively.