Anthony A Lott, Pe, Pmp, Leed Ap, Dcie®
About Anthony A Lott, Pe, Pmp, Leed Ap, Dcie®
Anthony A. Lott is a Mechanical Engineering Manager at Vantage Data Centers, specializing in design for hyperscale data centers. He has extensive experience in HVAC systems, project management, and sustainable design, with a background in various engineering roles across multiple companies.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Anthony A Lott serves as the Mechanical Engineering Manager, Design NA at Vantage Data Centers since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with New Site Development, Engineer of Record, and Contractors to support renovations and greenfield projects. His responsibilities include providing design document reviews, conducting regular construction observations, and offering commissioning support for hyperscale data centers. He shapes and expands the Design Engineering team to support the company's portfolio growth.
Previous Experience in Engineering Management
Before joining Vantage Data Centers, Anthony worked at Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC as Engineering Manager and Principal Project Engineer from 2015 to 2021. He also held the position of Chief Mechanical Engineer of Industrial Projects at The RMH Group, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. His experience includes managing project requirements, acceptance testing, and resolving production deviations in pharmaceutical settings.
Education and Expertise
Anthony A Lott studied at the University of Colorado Denver, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Mathematics from 1990 to 1995. He also attended Red Rocks Community College, achieving an Associate's Degree in Engineering Design from 1986 to 1989. His expertise encompasses thermal analysis, cogeneration, central plant equipment, and sustainable designs, along with a strong technical background in HVAC systems and process piping systems.
Technical Skills and Industry Knowledge
Anthony is experienced in liquid cooling systems, including CDUs, and various HVAC systems such as evaporative, direct expansion, CRAC, and CRAH units, as well as chilled water systems. He is familiar with industry standards and codes, including ICC, NFPA, NEC Codes, ISPE guidelines, CFR, ASHRAE TC9.9, and cleanroom standards. His work involves conducting thermal analysis to optimize building orientation and equipment placement for cooling systems.
Project Management and Leadership
Anthony has a strong background in project management, including proposals, estimating, and scheduling. He has led projects in various settings, focusing on client and team relationships. His previous roles include Team Manager, Engineering at The RMH Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2014 and Industrial and Process Division Manager at Maxson Engineering for a brief period in 2021.