Hessel de Vries

Hessel de Vries is a Senior Engineer in DC operations at EdgeConneX, with a career spanning over 17 years in various roles within the data center and mechanical services sectors. Prior to joining EdgeConneX in February 2024, Hessel served as Facility Shift Manager at Yondr Group, where responsibilities included supporting shift personnel and client reporting. Hessel also worked as a Senior Shift Lead at EQUANS Nederland, managing a shift team in a hyperscale data center while monitoring critical building systems. Earlier career experiences include mechanical services at Van der Plas Sprouts BV and mechanic roles at Paragon Offshore and Autobedrijf Ten Boekel & Bakker Schagen B.V. Hessel holds degrees in automotive engineering from ROC Horizon College.