Barry Whelan

Barry Whelan is a Mechanical Engineer currently employed at Digital Realty since August 2022, focusing on the operation and enhancement of critical mechanical infrastructure and new datacenter integrations in Zurich. Barry earned the Chartered Engineer title from Engineers Ireland in 2022 while working full-time. Previous experience includes a mechanical engineering role at Kastus, where responsibilities spanned project management and product integration, and a design engineer position at Fingleton White, contributing to gas distribution network projects. Barry also completed a process engineering internship at Intel and served as a class representative during studies at University College Dublin, where a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering were obtained. Additional roles include summer placements and part-time work in customer service and community engagement.