Joshua Tan

Managing Hyperscaler Data Center Projects

Project Management
Managing hyperscaler data center projects up to 1000MW requires meticulous planning and expertise. Overseeing the project lifecycle from planning to final delivery is crucial. Adherence to timelines and budgets ensures high-quality outcomes.
Initial Planning and Resource Allocation

Defining project scope, objectives, resource planning, timeline development, and budgeting are essential. Clear goals align stakeholders, and effective resource allocation ensures necessary resources are in place.

Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinating with senior management, government authorities, and telecommunication operators ensures smooth project execution. Regular meetings help align goals and proactively address potential issues.

Technical Expertise
Utilizing knowledge in market analysis, site selection, due diligence, planning, and authority approvals is vital. Conducting analyses ensures optimal site selection and regulatory compliance.

Design Oversight
Overseeing design, high voltage (HV) power infrastructure, sustainability, cost analysis, and project management is critical. Leading design teams to develop innovative solutions for data centers is essential.

High Voltage Electricity Deployment
Managing the deployment of HV electricity systems (up to 275kV) is a significant responsibility. Ensuring reliable and efficient power supply for data center operations is crucial.

Due Diligence Evaluation
Conducting evaluations to ensure data center readiness, including power supply, cooling systems, and network redundancy, is essential. Ensuring infrastructure meets performance standards is critical.

Regulatory Compliance
Ensuring projects comply with regulations is mandatory. Staying updated on regulatory changes ensures smooth execution and legal compliance.

• Leads strategic planning process, analyzing market dynamics, competitive intelligence, and long-term trends
• Facilitates strategy execution through collaboration with executive team members, committees, and consultants
• Directs marketing and communications functions.
• Influenced key stakeholders to obtain buy-in for strategic initiatives, securing necessary resources and support.
• Fostered high-performance work environment by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance metrics.
• Coached direct reports on leadership skills development, contributing to their professional growth within organization.
• Managed corporate risk by assessing potential threats to business operations and implementing proactive mitigation measures for long-term sustainability.
• Drive consistent annual growth in profitability, achieving remarkable 40% year-over-year increase.
• Identified new business opportunities through extensive market research, increasing company''s product portfolio and customer base
• Formulated branding initiatives that positioned the company as an industry leader with distinct competitive advantages over its peers in the marketplace.

• Managed team of 12 department heads, overseeing critical operations and strategic business activities
• Optimized resource utilization by reallocating personnel based on workload assessment resulting in balanced workload distribution among team members
• Mitigated potential risks by proactively identifying potential issues and implementing appropriate countermeasures or contingency plans as needed.
• Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
• Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue
• Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities
• Increased employee satisfaction with constructive performance evaluations and targeted feedback

• Reduced operational costs by 60%.
• Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
• Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
• Spearheaded major organizational restructuring efforts, resulting in more agile and responsive team structure
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering culture of innovation within organization
• Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives
• Enhanced company reputation by establishing strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders
• Championed continuous improvement initiatives, fostering culture of innovation within organization

• Oversee and expand company's business in telecommunication
• Lead and manage Group Sales and Marketing Department
• Create marketing awareness programs
• Lead Project Tender Team and manage project execution.
• Managed complex negotiations with key accounts resulting in long-term contracts that bolstered annual revenue figures significantly.
• Cultivated culture of continuous learning within department by promoting professional development opportunities for team members.
• Expanded customer base by targeting untapped markets through innovative lead generation tactics and follow-up mechanisms.
• Generate income from both internal stakeholders and external sources outside organization, contributing substantial value of over RM5 million annually.