Shawn Dyer, P.E.
About Shawn Dyer, P.E.
Shawn Dyer, P.E., is a Senior Manager of Design Engineering at Vantage Data Centers, with extensive experience in the data center industry, including previous roles at Cyxtera Technologies and Facebook. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and specializes in supply chain risk mitigation and budgeting for large-scale projects.
Work at Vantage Data Centers
Shawn Dyer currently serves as the Senior Manager of Design Engineering for North America at Vantage Data Centers. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's engineering initiatives and project management in the data center sector.
Previous Experience in Data Center Engineering
Prior to his role at Vantage Data Centers, Shawn Dyer worked at Cyxtera Technologies as the Director of Data Center Engineering for eight months in 2020. He also held various engineering positions at Cyxtera, including Manager of Electrical Engineering and Senior Electrical Engineer, from 2017 to 2021. His experience includes significant roles at Facebook as an Electrical Engineer Global Standards and at CenturyLink as a Senior Lead Engineer.
Educational Background
Shawn Dyer studied at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (BEE) through the Co-operative Plan. His education provided a solid foundation for his career in electrical engineering and data center design.
Diverse Background in Engineering
Shawn Dyer has a diverse background that encompasses consulting design, management, construction, operations, and procurement within the data center industry. His extensive experience includes roles as an Electrical Engineer at GreenbergFarrow and as a Project Manager/Design at Internap, showcasing his versatility in the field.
Skills and Expertise
Shawn Dyer possesses skills in budgeting and cost controls, which are essential for managing large-scale data center projects. He focuses on supply chain risk mitigation and has experience in testing methodologies, both of which are crucial for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of data center operations.