Kirk Offel

Kirk Offel, CEO of OVERWATCH Mission Critical, is a leader in the data center industry with over 25 years of experience. His career began in the US Navy on a nuclear submarine, leading to executive roles at major tech companies like Medtronic, HP, and CyrusOne. OVERWATCH offers strategic consulting and owner representation services for mission-critical and telecom industries. Kirk founded the Data Center Austin Conference (DC/AC) to promote collaboration and innovation in addressing future capacity challenges. He also hosts the Data Center Revolution Podcast, discussing industry trends with leaders. Recognized as part of the "Military Top 40 under 40," Kirk's expertise spans Fortune 1000 companies and major data center providers. Based in Texas, he continues to drive innovation.