Stuart Smith is the High-Performance Computing Principal Consultant for Power and Cooling in Lenovo’s Software and Solutions Group, where he leads the implementation of advanced cooling solutions to optimize data center performance. Stuart began his career in the British Army as a Combat Engineer, where he gained foundational skills in mechanical and electrical engineering during operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After transitioning to the HVAC industry, he gained extensive experience in project management and design for data center and telecommunications cooling systems. Stuart held key roles at Eaton Williams Group Ltd and Nortek Global HVAC before becoming the Director of CSH HVAC Services Ltd in 2021. In 2022, he joined Lenovo, where he focuses on innovative cooling strategies for high-performance computing environments. Stuart’s educational background includes an HNC in Building Services Engineering from Stockport College.
