John Temple
Director of Data Center Engineering Hanwha Data Centers
Experienced Data Center Civil Engineer with a passion for innovative infrastructure solutions. Currently at Hanwha Data Centers, his expertise spans site feasibility analysis, due diligence, construction drawings, and stakeholder coordination. John excels in managing complex projects, from conceptual planning to delivery, with a focus on optimizing capacity and accelerating timelines. As a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, John is committed to raising the bar in engineering standards and driving efficiency in large-scale developments. Always seeking new challenges to expand his skills in the evolving world of data center infrastructure.
Seminars
Wednesday 18th November 2026
Fireside Chat: Assessing Site Selection Trade-Offs to Unlock Viable Development in Saturated Power Markets & Prevent Costly Rework
8:10 am
- Quantifying land viability by stress-testing assumptions around delayed permanent power, interim self-generation, water sourcing, and enabling infrastructure costs
- Applying real due-diligence learnings from high-demand markets to understand what actually tips a site from “possible” to “not worth pursuing”
- Balancing fibre access, utility timelines, and community receptiveness to determine long-term feasibility rather than short-term availability
