OUR STORY

Born in 2018 in a small rural village outside Vienna, ChillMine started with a clear mission: build the best high-performance computing infrastructure that actually respects global resources.

Our direct-to-chip, patent-pending technology is changing the game in AI, data centers, and semiconductors. The ChillMine advantage? We lower your compute costs while protecting the environment, and we can get your compute power requirements up and running in weeks, not years.

Our Journey

Leadership Team

Brian Neirby

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Brian is an experienced Technology Leader and Board Executive. His vision for revolutionizing cloud infrastructure through sustainable practices led to the founding of ChillMine, where he leads the company’s mission to transform the industry while prioritizing environmental responsibility.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Sustainable Technology
  • Data Center Operations
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Commercial Globalization

Martin Schechtner

Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer

Martin brings serious credentials to the table with a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Vienna. He’s spent his career deep in renewable energy and decarbonizing energy systems, with key roles at utility and international manufacturing companies. Add to that more than a decade of entrepreneurial experience, and you’ve got someone who knows how to turn technical innovations into real-world solutions.

Martin handles ChillMine’s European business, focusing on sales, energy systems integration, and product innovation.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Business Operations and Sales across the European Market
  • Energy Systems Integration
  • Product Innovation

Robert Unterweger

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Robert’s background in Mechanical Engineering and Automotive Technology gives him a unique perspective on hardware challenges. Drawing from experience across multiple industries, he’s developed and patented numerous technologies that make energy efficiency and heat reuse practical at industrial-scale.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Deep expertise in mechanical engineering and automotive technology
  • Innovative approaches to energy efficiency and heat reuse
  • A track record of developing and patenting industrial technologies

Thorsten Linz

Head of Growth and AI

Thorsten Linz leads Growth and AI at ChillMine, driving its expansion through AI infrastructure deployment, Growth strategy, and scalable business model development. He focuses on leveraging AI and automation to streamline operations, accelerate Growth, and build a sustainable, high-impact business that keeps ChillMine at the forefront of innovation.

Areas of Expertise:

  • AI Infrastructure Deployment
  • Growth Strategy
  • Exponential Business Model Development

Pete Noble

Head of Bitcoin

Pete is the Head of ChillMine’s Bitcoin Mining Strategy. His leadership in driving ChillMine’s global sales initiatives are pivotal in enhancing our market presence and forging essential partnerships, all while building a more sustainable, productive and efficient future of mining.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Bitcoin Ecosystem
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Client-Centric Process Expertise for Designed Outcomes

Nhena Nyagura

Head of Business Development & Pre-Sales Engineering

With over three decades of executive experience in Telecoms, Internet Services, and Banking, Nhena is a seasoned leader in data center operations and customer success. His expertise in business development and sales strategy has been instrumental in expanding ChillMine’s market presence across North America and Africa. As co-chair of Level 3 Communications’ Data Center Operations Technical Advisory Committee, he led operational improvements to enhance customer outcomes. Now, he focuses on building strategic partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and leading pre-sales engagement to showcase the transformative value of AI-powered, energy-efficient data center cooling solutions.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Data Center Operations and Optimization
  • Business Development and Sales Strategy
  • AI-Powered Cooling and Energy Efficiency

Harry Samkange

Head of Operations

Harry has a wealth of experience in operations and infrastructure management. His skill in scaling sustainable practices has been instrumental in ChillMine’s swift expansion, all while upholding our dedication to environmental stewardship and operational excellence.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Infrastructure Management
  • Operational Scaling
  • Process Optimization