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How can data centers keep pace with AI?
Meet Jaclyn Warren. As Jacobs’ Enterprise AI Program Manager, Jaclyn leads digital twin innovation to help data center owners adapt faster to next-generation technology.
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The data center industry is evolving at unprecedented speed. As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes computing demand, facilities built for traditional enterprise computing are now being pushed to support graphics processing units (GPUs) — high-performance chips that power artificial intelligence models. These chips require significantly more power and generate more heat, placing new demands on cooling and electrical systems.
For data center owners and operators, the challenge is more than just growth — it’s staying operational and profitable while adapting to constant change.
Jaclyn Warren is helping clients do exactly that. As Jacobs’ Enterprise AI Program Manager, Jaclyn leads the development and deployment of advanced digital twin capabilities that support generative design, pre-commissioning simulations and operational optimization. Her work bridges AI strategy with real-world infrastructure performance, ensuring facilities are ready not just for today’s chips, but for what comes next.
One of the most pressing issues facing the industry is retrofitting. GPU manufacturers are accelerating release cycles, shortening the lifespan of chips and racks faster than ever before. Retrofitting facilities to accommodate these advancements can disrupt operations and every hour offline affects profitability.
Through real-time digital twin simulations, Jacobs enables clients to model power loads, cooling interactions, controls systems and rack replacements before physical changes are made. Using detailed as-built 3D models, owners can test scenarios, understand system-wide impacts and determine the most efficient retrofit strategy — minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
The result is faster decision-making with greater confidence. By shortening the gap between action and insight, digital tools give operators a clearer understanding of how their facilities will perform under evolving AI demands.
Looking ahead, Jaclyn sees AI not just as a driver of change in data centers but as a catalyst transforming the entire asset lifecycle. Jacobs is harnessing generative AI to accelerate design, planning and retrofit analysis, enabling smarter decisions from concept through operations.
In an industry where technology cycles are shrinking and performance expectations are rising, Jaclyn’s work helps clients stay ahead of disruption, turning complexity into competitive advantage.
“AI is moving faster than any technology shift we’ve seen. Our role is to help clients adapt just as quickly — without compromising uptime or efficiency.”
Jaclyn Warren
About the interviewee
Jaclyn Warren is an enterprise AI program manager and data center digital twin product manager at Jacobs, bringing eight years of experience across environmental, digital and AI initiatives. She began her Jacobs career as a chemist before moving into digital work within the environmental industry. From there, she expanded her impact to support the Americas region and later transitioned to focus specifically on AI, where she now leads enterprise-level AI programs while managing digital twin solutions for data centers.
Outside of work, Jaclyn is an avid traveler and a self-confessed data enthusiast, always curious about how insights and technology can shape the world around us.
