04-11-2024

Agostinho Villela, CTO & Engineering VP, Scala Data Centers: Building an AI City

In this episode, I sit down with Agostinho Villela, the CTO & Engineering VP at Scala Data Centers, to dive deep into his journey in the data center industry, the growth of Scala Data Centers, and the booming Latam data center market.
Agostinho shares his career trajectory, which, like many in the industry, includes a significant tenure at IBM before transitioning into the data center space. We explore how he made this shift and the insights he’s gained along the way.
Scala Data Centers is experiencing rapid expansion throughout the Latam region. Agostinho gives us an exclusive look into Scala’s latest updates and future ambitions, including their visionary project to build an “AI City.”
To wrap up, Agostinho offers valuable advice for anyone aspiring to develop a career in the data center sector. This episode is packed with insights on career growth, industry trends, and the future of data centers in Latam.
Topics Covered:
• Agostinho’s journey in the Data Center sector
• Scala Data Centers’ rapid expansion across Latam
• Inside look at the “AI City” project
• Career advice for aspiring data center professionals
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