Douglas Mouton is a global expert in hyperscale data center infrastructure, with over 30 years leading design, construction, and delivery at Microsoft, Meta, and Jacobs Solutions. A decorated U.S. Army Colonel (Retired), Doug has commanded units of up to 3,000 personnel and led recovery efforts in Afghanistan and post-Katrina Louisiana. At Microsoft, he scaled global delivery to over 1 GW/year, halved costs and delivery times, and established best-in-class safety programs. At Meta, he drove design innovations, cutting carbon and costs by 40%. Doug now advises top firms through Mouton Advisory Services, offering strategic insight into digital infrastructure, AI impacts, and sustainability. He serves on the Board of Riot Platforms and Qnect and advises Fidelis New Energy and BlackRock. A sought-after speaker and recognized industry influencer, Doug holds architecture and strategic studies degrees, and numerous leadership and design credentials.