Rajesh Swamy
Hyperscale Datacenter Business
Navi Mumbai
Summary
Accomplished senior executive with a solid background in engineering and management of hyperscale data centers throughout APAC and MENA. Orchestrated a key hyperscale program for Microsoft in India, recognized for outstanding execution and operational effectiveness. Expertise in managing intricate operations and implementing performance enhancements through decisive leadership. Proven track record in global executive management consulting, focusing on design and environmental health and safety.
Overview
9
9
Certifications
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Design and Construction
Lumina Cloudinfra
04.2022 - 06.2025
- Responsible for overseeing the design and engineering process of the data center. This includes working with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to create detailed plans and specifications for the data center facility, including mechanical, electrical, and telecommunications systems., managing the budget for the data centers construction project such as creating cost estimates, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
- My Role –
- Leading the design and construction of data centers (>20 MW), from conception to completion, managing cross-functional teams, budgets, and timelines.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans/methodologies for reducing cost and time, also to optimize hyperscale data center construction operations, including facility design, power and cooling systems, security protocols, and disaster recovery plans.
- Report to CEO and Board on project progress, financial performance, and strategic planning.
- Led Sales and Marketing teams during customer and competition-facing situations.
- Viz- Handle all aspects of data center operations, including the Production Machine Room and the Disaster Recovery Machine Room, on completion of construction.
- Responsibilities
- Working with the CXOs in managing and executing the strategic plan for the organization and having ongoing strategic conversations and collaboration with the C-Suite and BOD with regular data and reporting.
- Responsible for overseeing budgets, financial reporting, and fiscal accountability, profitability.
- Monitors monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled. Takes action to improve performance and achieve financial goals.
- Reporting to the CEO in the planning and formulation of the long-range goals of the organization. Provides timely, accurate, and complete reports to the BOD on agency performance and yields input from the CEO when compiling information. Safeguards all programs and departments meet the short-term and long-range plans, and budgets based on defined agency goals and growth objectives as determined by the BOD and with collaborative input from the CEO.
- Being a startup, maintaining an enthusiastic environment and passion for people, and serving the mission. Strong employment and/or service history to reflect leadership, managing high-level operations, teams, and community engagement. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Head - Hyperscale Datacenter (Design, Build & Operate)
Larson & Toubro (ECC), Building & Factories BU
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Led a team of 15+ Design and solutions (MEP) Engineers, Structural Engineers & Architects, and Subject Matter Experts to support the BU in meeting 500 Mil USD as the Hyperscale Data Center Revenue target.
- My Role –
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for L&T's hyper-scale data center, building, and Factory operations, overseeing all design, construction, Project Management, operations, and maintenance aspects. Foster a culture of innovation, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and staying up with emerging technologies and trends in the data center industry.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive strategic plan, which resulted in a 50% increase in revenue, a 20% improvement in EBITDA margin, and a 15% increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
- Oversaw QA/QC audits, statutory approvals, and managed consultants/contractors for HVAC, UPS, DG, BMS, and structural systems.
Vice President Projects
NMS Works Software Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2019
- Led the roll-out and management of a 4G Wi-Fi network for BSNL in metro and tier 2 cities, overseeing all aspects of network deployment, including site acquisition, equipment installation, Capacity and Energy Management and network optimization, Business Intelligence, operational excellence.
- Managed DRDO and BSNL telecom infrastructure rollouts across tier 2 cities; focused on explosion-proof data centre design for defense.
- Delivered high-speed secure networks, conducted site acquisition, and ensured SLAs with strategic stakeholders.
Head of Service Management, A Profit Center
Frontier Business Systems Pvt. Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2015
- Hired to set up a Profit center as a startup within the group for a large-scale data center and cloud solutions and services sales, ensuring high availability and reliability of critical infrastructure Planning & assessment, Disaster Recovery & Business continuity while maximizing profitability. Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, monitored performance and ensured Regular & Statutory compliance with service level agreements (SLAs).
Vice President
Accel Frontline Ltd
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Led a team of 20+ data replacement professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations. Responsible for MSOC for Remote Infrastructure Management Services, Clean Energy, and Data Center hosting business across India to a smaller extent the International Markets, 45 M USD in consecutive two financial years.
- My Role –
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to start a parallel revenue stream within the group and drive innovation initiatives, including the deployment of new technologies and processes to improve data center, SAAS, PAAS, Network as Service BCP (Business continuity plan), etc performance and reliability.
Director, Data Center & IT Infrastructure Projects
Schneider Electric India Ltd.
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Expertise in strategizing, creating, and deploying intricate integrated manufacturing and MEP construction environments encompassing Secure, Renewable power, Networking & Security products to ensure optimal performance and scalability. Proficient in operating systems, storage configurations, network architecture, and assembly lines.
- My Role –
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to improve construction and operational efficiency, streamline processes, and optimized infrastructure, resulting in increased system availability, enhanced performance, production, and reduced costs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, including vendors, partners, and customers, to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Played a key role in designing the infrastructure services strategy and value propositions for delivering services to clients in ISB. Furthermore, I was responsible for procurement and sourcing for various projects.
Deputy General Manager, Global Infrastructure Projects
Sify Technologies Limited
11.2000 - 12.2008
- Heading the largest PAN India rollout (for BFSI customers) for providing last-mile connectivity to the nearest SIFY POP, targeting locations having no BSO or limited last-mile availability. Involved in capacity management to design, predict, and implementation of setting up own Base Stations. Managing projects for the set up of Data Centers, taking care of the strategic perspective. Providing consultancy services for the set up of operations in Middle East and Far East countries. Honouring SLAs finalized with clients. Steering design, planning, and roll-out of fixed wireless (Point to Multi-Point) based access for both corporate clients and SIFY-brand cyber cafes (Iway).
- My Role –
- Spearheaded PAN-India last-mile connectivity rollout for BFSI clients, designing and implementing Sify-owned base stations to address network gaps.
- Led strategic planning and execution of data centre infrastructure across India, with international consultancy assignments in the Middle East, Far East, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- Directed the deployment of fixed wireless (Point-to-Multipoint) networks for corporate clients and Sify’s Iway cybercafes.
- Designed and delivered complex integrated IT environments, encompassing network architecture, high-availability systems, and secure infrastructure.
- Oversaw full project lifecycle—from planning and architecture to disaster recovery, vendor management, and SLA compliance.
- Earlier Roles:
- Global Tele-Systems Ltd
- Wipro Infotech
- Philips India
- Tata Steel plant operations, capital projects, and field service leadership.
Education
MTech - Renewable Energy
MBA - Materials Management
AMIE - Electronics and Communication
Institution of Engineers
Jamshedpur01-1999
Diploma - Electronics & Communication
01-1985
Certification
Six-Sigma Green Belt Certification Program from SGC & or Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Chennai in 2006.
Timeline
Director of Design and Construction
Lumina Cloudinfra
04.2022 - 06.2025
Head - Hyperscale Datacenter (Design, Build & Operate)
Larson & Toubro (ECC), Building & Factories BU
09.2019 - 11.2022
Vice President Projects
NMS Works Software Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 08.2019
Head of Service Management, A Profit Center
Frontier Business Systems Pvt. Ltd
05.2013 - 06.2015
Vice President
Accel Frontline Ltd
05.2011 - 04.2013
Director, Data Center & IT Infrastructure Projects
Schneider Electric India Ltd.
01.2009 - 05.2011
Deputy General Manager, Global Infrastructure Projects
Sify Technologies Limited
11.2000 - 12.2008
Diploma - Electronics & Communication
AMIE - Electronics and Communication
Institution of Engineers