Kirk Offel

Kirk Offel is the founder and CEO of OVERWATCH Mission Critical, an Austin-based consultancy delivering strategic data center and owner’s rep expertise to mission critical and telecom clients worldwide. A 20+ year industry veteran, he’s held executive roles supporting Fortune 1000 companies and major global data center providers. Kirk also founded the Data Center Austin Conference and hosts the Data Center Revolution Podcast, driving forward-thinking dialogue across the sector. A U.S. Navy veteran and Military Top 40 Under 40 honoree, his career began aboard the Nuclear Fast Attack Submarine SSN‑691—fueling a lifelong commitment to mission-critical excellence.