Rogerio Piovesan

Rogerio Piovesan

Head of Data Center and Principal Technical Consultant @ Intertechne

About

Digital Infrastructure & Data Center Executive with a proven track record delivering over 1.0 GW of IT capacity across Brazil and Latin America. Extensive experience leading the full lifecycle of mission critical developments — from technical and financial feasibility, site selection and energy strategy to engineering, construction, commissioning and operations. Former CTO, COO and Engineering Director in colocation and hyperscale environments, with strong expertise in governance, capital allocation, risk mitigation and operational excellence in high-availability infrastructure. Key highlights include: • Delivery of 1+ GW IT load across multiple greenfield and brownfield sites • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams exceeding 150 professionals in highly critical environments • Management of complex EPC, Turnkey and General Contractor contracts exceeding US$ 1B • CAPEX and OPEX optimization through standardization, industrialization and engineering simplification • Advanced optimization of HVAC and electrical systems, improving PUE and energy efficiency aligned with ESG best practices Strategic involvement across land acquisition, energy sourcing, connectivity, regulatory approvals, procurement strategy and stakeholder management, ensuring predictability, scalability and investor confidence. Currently focused on scaling hyperscale and colocation infrastructure, supporting AI-driven workloads, edge expansion and long-term digital infrastructure growth across emerging markets. Open to executive-level discussions on data center strategy, engineering leadership, digital infrastructure investments and mission critical operations. Data Center | Colocation | Hyperscale | Edge | Mission Critical | ESG | Engineering | Design | Construction | Operations | Digital Infrastructure

Country

Brazil

City

São Paulo

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Hyperscale Data Centers, Digital Infrastructure Strategy, Mission Critical Infrastructure, Data Center Strategy, Engineering Management, CAPEX Management, EPC Contract Management, Technical Due Diligence, ESG Strategy, Data Center Development, Data Center Design, Data Center Construction, Commissioning, Site Selection, Critical Facilities, Electrical Systems (MV/LV), HVAC Optimization, PUE Optimization, OPEX Optimization, Edge Computing Infrastructure

Experience

Intertechne

Head of Data Center and Principal Technical Consultant

Intertechne

LinkedIn
2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Brazil, Sao Paulo

Responsibilities • Full lifecycle leadership of hyperscale and colocation data center developments (greenfield & brownfield) across Latin America • Strategic advisory on site selection, land acquisition, energy sourcing, connectivity and regulatory approvals • Executive oversight of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture and technical governance • Contract, CAPEX/OPEX, schedule and risk management ensuring predictability and compliance • Primary executive interface with investors, clients, authorities and global suppliers Results & Impact • Delivery of 600+ MW of mission critical infrastructure with full performance compliance • CAPEX and OPEX reduction through engineering optimization and procurement strategy • Strengthened technical governance frameworks reducing execution risk • Expansion of regional positioning in digital infrastructure and mission critical markets

Tecto Data Centers

CTO/COO

Tecto Data Centers

LinkedIn
2023-10 - 2025-3 · 1 yr 6 mos

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Responsibilities • Executive leadership of end-to-end data center development across LatAm • Definition of corporate technical standards, governance, reliability and ESG frameworks • Management of complex EPC, Turnkey and General Contractor contracts • Oversight of CAPEX allocation, operational efficiency and performance metrics • Leadership of high-performance multidisciplinary teams Results & Impact • Technical leadership in due diligence enabling acquisition of land for a 144MW hyperscale campus • Delivery of 10MW greenfield site in Fortaleza within schedule and budget • Completion of 2MW site in Colombia meeting colocation and compliance requirements • 4MW fit-out expansion with minimal operational disruption • Standardization of HVAC and electrical systems improving PUE and capital efficiency

Scala Data Centers

Director of Engineering

Scala Data Centers

LinkedIn
2021-5 - 2023-10 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Responsibilities • Engineering leadership across LatAm portfolio (greenfield & brownfield hyperscale assets) • Regulatory and licensing strategy across municipal, state and federal levels • Standardization and industrialization of civil, electrical, mechanical and controls systems • Integration with Real Estate, Procurement, Legal, Construction and Operations • Implementation of FEL methodology, PMO governance and engineering KPIs Results & Impact • Delivery of 400+ MW of IT capacity across Latin America • Acceleration of regulatory approvals reducing time-to-market risk • Engineering standardization enabling multi-site scalability • CAPEX/OPEX reduction via design simplification and industrialization • Organizational structuring of 100+ engineering professionals

Intertechne

Head of Mining

Intertechne

LinkedIn
2019-6 - 2021-5 · 2 yrs

Brazil

- Structured and led the company’s Mining division (greenfield & brownfield). - Portfolio included ports, processing plants, dams/decommissioning, railways, and mines. - Full lifecycle ownership: feasibility → planning/engineering → permitting → procurement → construction → commissioning. - Delivered with technical compliance, operational efficiency, and risk control, aligned to schedule, budget, safety, and sustainability targets.

Belo Monte Engineering Consortium

Belo Monte HPP - General Director of the Engineering Consortium

Belo Monte Engineering Consortium

2013-12 - 2019-6 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Brazil

• Led all engineering activities for the 11,233 MW Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant, covering basic and executive design as well as technical integration for one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world. • Directed multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring technical support for construction, field interfaces, and commissioning activities. • Participated in the monthly Technical Consultants Board of Norte Energia, contributing to strategic decisions on critical technical definitions of the project. • Worked directly with the Independent Engineering team representing project financiers, leading technical discussions, risk mitigation efforts, and compliance with performance requirements. • Ensured technical alignment across design, construction, operations, and regulatory bodies, strengthening constructability, reliability, and overall delivery quality. • Led the governance of interfaces among geology/geotechnical, civil, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems engineering, ensuring technical coherence and overall project integrity. • Oversaw engineering processes, deliverables, and standards across all project contracts, ensuring schedule adherence and technical compliance.

Intertechne

São Luiz do Tapajós HPP - Director of Engineering

Intertechne

LinkedIn
2011-1 - 2013-12 · 3 yrs

Brazil

Led all engineering for the feasibility and pre-auction studies for the São Luiz do Tapajós Hydroelectric Power Plant (8,040 MW), located on the Tapajós River in Pará, Brazil

Intertechne

Santo Antonio HPP - Director of Engineering

Intertechne

LinkedIn
2008-1 - 2013-12 · 6 yrs

Brazil

Led all engineering and support for the construction of the Santo Antonio Hydroelectric Power Plant (3,568MW), located on the Madeira River in Rondônia, Brazil

Intertechne

Engineering Manager

Intertechne

LinkedIn
2005-1 - 2007-12 · 3 yrs

Brazil

- Basic and Executive Design for Hydroelectric Power Plants Tamboril, Gameleira, São Bartolomeu, and Salgado located in Brazil - Construction Management, Owner's Engineering, and Design Review for Hydroelectric Power Plant Foz do Estrela located in Brazil - Owner's Engineering and Construction Supervision for the Caculo Cabaça Hydroelectric Power Plant located on the Kwanza River in Angola - Independent Engineering for Hydroelectric Power Plants Salto do Guassupi and Quebra Dentes located in Brazil - Emergency and Safety Plans for Hydroelectric Power Plants Jupiá and Ilha Solteira located in Brazil - Basic and Executive Design, and Construction Support for the Palo Redondo Hydraulic Project located in Peru - Other Projects: São Salvador HPP, Estreito HPP, Palomino HPP (Rep. Dominicana), Cotiporã HPP, Caçador HPP, Linha Emília HPP, Funil HPP, Carangola HPP, São Simão HPP, São Pedro HPP, Pedra do Garrafão HPP, Pirapetinga HPP

Intertechne

Civil Engineer

Intertechne

LinkedIn
1999-1 - 2004-12 · 6 yrs

Brazil

Contributed to numerous projects, including: Cana Brava Hydroelectric Power Plant, Itiquira Hydroelectric Power Plant, Santa Clara and Fundão Hydroelectric Power Plants, among others

Education

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

LinkedIn

Administração e Negócios

2020 - 2020
FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas

LinkedIn

Administração de Empresas

2001 - 2002 · 1 yr
Universidade Federal do Paraná

Universidade Federal do Paraná

LinkedIn
1994 - 1998 · 4 yrs

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