Fred Miller, Craig Peterson, John Hauge, and Curt Williams discuss how rising GPU and CPU power density is driving liquid cooling adoption, improving power usage effectiveness (PUE), and reshaping efficient, reliable data center design.
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John Hauge, PE

John Hauge, PE

John Hauge is deeply experienced in leading building mechanical and plumbing system design and analysis for healthcare facilities. His passion for high-quality work sharpens his focus on the right planning, communication, and processes. John has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from California Polytechnic State University. He serves as a Principal for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Fred Miller

Fred Miller

Fred Miller leads at the intersection of commercial strategy and technical delivery in mission-critical environments, focusing on resilient, sustainable, and cost-optimized infrastructure across AI/HPC, hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and edge data centers. Fred serves as a Project Executive for Mission Critical Business Development at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Curt Williams, PE

Curt Williams, PE

Curt Williams has extensive expertise in mission-critical projects and is known for delivering precise, constructible designs within tight timelines. His relational and collaborative approach fosters strong, long-term client partnerships, enabling him to consistently support projects across multiple phases and needs. Curt serves as a Managing Principal at Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected] .

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Craig Petersen, PE, P.Eng., ATD, CEM

Craig Petersen, PE, P.Eng., ATD, CEM

Craig Petersen has over 25 years of experience in mechanical engineering focused on mission‑critical and data center facilities. He specializes in designing cooling systems that protect servers and networking equipment by efficiently removing heat and ensuring maximum uptime. Craig serves as a Principal and Lead Mechanical Engineer at Salas O’Brien.

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