Philip Tappe

Philip Tappe has been an integral part of Modius® for the past 1.5 years as an Integration Engineer, bringing 20 years of experience in A/V, automation, networking, and telecom systems into the data center industry. One of his key contributions has been the redesign of our demo system, enhancing how we showcase Modius solutions. Since entering the field, he has seen how AI is transforming DCIM, enabling advanced analytics and deeper insights. Looking ahead, he sees sustainability and energy optimization as top priorities, with future DCIM solutions helping operators reduce carbon footprints and improve efficiency. He is particularly excited about AI’s ability to predict equipment failures, improve energy usage in real time, and automate complex processes—significant changes for data center operations. OpenData® has powerful reporting and analytics features that provide operators with valuable insights to react quickly to evolving conditions, something Philip sees as a major advantage.

Outside of work, he is a passionate musician and amateur radio operator, having recorded five albums with various bands and even contributing to two movie soundtracks. His ability to blend technical expertise with creative problem-solving makes him a vital part of the Modius team.

Modius is passionate about empowering our clients to run more profitable data centers while providing unmatched visibility into operational data. Modius has been delivering DCIM solutions since 2007, is based in San Francisco and proudly certified as a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB).