Bella Lim

As a Senior Project Director at AirTrunk, I lead the end-to-end delivery of hyperscale data center projects across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring execution excellence from concept through commissioning. Key Responsibilities Oversee large-scale, mission-critical data center developments, managing full project lifecycle (design, procurement, construction, and handover) Drive cross-functional collaboration between internal teams, contractors, consultants, and stakeholders Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with AirTrunk’s global standards Lead risk management, contract negotiations, and compliance with local regulatory frameworks Optimize project delivery strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and sustainability Leadership & Impact Manage and mentor high-performing project teams across multiple countries Deliver complex infrastructure projects for global hyperscale clients Strengthen operational excellence and establish best practices across regional project execution

Led infrastructure and data center operations across Asia Pacific, managing multi-site facilities and ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence for business-critical platforms. Oversaw operations across multiple data centers in APAC, ensuring 99.99% uptime and reliable service delivery for large-scale platforms Managed end-to-end facilities operations, including electrical systems, HVAC, and capacity planning for mission-critical environments Owned vendor ecosystem across regional sites, including partners such as Equinix and Digital Realty, driving performance against SLAs and KPIs Led CAPEX and OPEX planning, optimizing cost efficiency while maintaining infrastructure resilience and scalability Directed tendering processes and contract negotiations for new data center capacity and infrastructure upgrades across the region Standardized and enhanced BMS and DCIM systems to improve real-time monitoring, incident response, and operational visibility Collaborated with global engineering and cloud teams to align infrastructure strategy with scalability and hybrid cloud initiatives Delivered executive-level reporting and strategic recommendations to improve operational performance and cost optimization

Led regional data center operations across Asia Pacific, overseeing multi-site facilities and driving high availability, operational excellence, and compliance in mission-critical environments. Oversaw operations across multiple data center sites, managing a team of engineers and technicians to ensure 24/7 service reliability and SLA performance Directed end-to-end operational strategy, including capacity planning, uptime optimization, and incident management across regional facilities Partnered with design and construction teams on new builds and expansions, leading commissioning planning, operational readiness, and final handover Owned maintenance and lifecycle strategies, managing annual OPEX budgets and contributing to multi-year CAPEX planning for infrastructure upgrades Standardized operational processes and procedures across sites, improving consistency, efficiency, and service quality Managed third-party vendors and facilities partners, driving performance against KPIs and service delivery benchmarks Led recruitment, onboarding, and capability development for regional technical teams, strengthening operational resilience Delivered executive-level reporting and business cases, identifying opportunities to optimize cost, improve efficiency, and enhance uptime Ensured compliance with global standards and successfully managed internal and external audits, including ISO, SOC1, and SOC2

Lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure across global environments. Drive cloud infrastructure architecture, optimization, and platform integration Lead global or regional technology teams to improve system reliability and operational efficiency Manage large-scale infrastructure projects, including cloud transformation and platform modernization Ensure high availability, security, and performance across distributed systems Collaborate with stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy with business goals

Expanded responsibilities to support large-scale infrastructure and enterprise platforms, focusing on reliability and operational efficiency. Supported 24/7 operations of large-scale data center environments, ensuring high availability and performance Collaborated with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects, including server deployment and migration Provisioned virtual machines and performed OS installations based on customer requirements Managed incident tickets and executed break-fix activities within SLA targets Maintained server and network hardware, including SFP/QSFP modules and cabling systems Managed asset lifecycle processes including inventory tracking and audits Supported leading digital platforms within the Sea Group ecosystem.

Built a strong foundation in data center operations by supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a 24/7 environment. Monitored systems and responded to incidents to minimize downtime and ensure SLA compliance Performed hardware troubleshooting and break-fix on enterprise servers Replaced critical components including motherboards, CPUs, DIMMs, SSDs, HDDs, NICs, and backplanes Supported network-related tasks such as optical module replacement and structured cabling Conducted regular site inspections to maintain operational and security standards Coordinated access control and ensured compliance with data center procedures