Daniel Kearney | Source | Chief Technology Officer at Sustainable Metal Cloud
Daniel Kearney
Dr. Daniel Kearney is the CTO for Firmus based in Singapore where he is responsible for the development of the immersion cooling technology for the next generation Sustainable Metal Cloud AI infrastructure.
Daniel began his career in cloud computing in Switzerland in 2018 with Amazon Web Services (AWS) as a Global Solutions before moving to Singapore as ASEAN Head of Technology where he lead the Enterprise Solutions Architecture function focusing on helping customers leverage Cloud to accelerate their digital transformation strategy. Prior to AWS, Daniel was a Senior Research Scientist at ABB specialising in thermal management for high heat flux electronics and is a renowned expert with several patents and publications.
Daniel holds a BE Mechanical Engineering (UCD Dublin), a PhD from University of Limerick Ireland specialising in Experimental Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics and an MBA from IMD Switzerland graduating as valedictorian. He is also a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland.
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Sustainable Metal Cloud
Chief Technology Officer
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Evolving Role of Chief Data Officers: A Strategic Shift
Daniel notes the CDO role is evolving to manage diverse data types and drive strategic insights. He emphasizes collaboration with Chief AI Officers, viewing them as partners. As AI adoption grows, CDOs must "optimize the value of an organization’s data." The role's future hinges on demonstrating measurable impacts, solidifying its place in the C-suite. -
AI Platforms' Water Use: A Hidden Strain on LA's Resources
Dr. Kearney highlights that AI platforms like ChatGPT rely on data centers using water-intensive cooling systems. With LA wildfires straining resources, reducing AI usage can help conserve water. "Reducing non-essential use of AI during these wildfires may help ease the strain on critical resources," Dr. Kearney advises.
