Álvaro Ruiz A.

Álvaro Ruiz A. is a seasoned professional in data center management and sustainability, currently serving as a Senior Sustainability Consultant at Uptime Institute since October 2024. Previously, Álvaro held the position of Technical Pre-Sales Manager at Submer, focusing on immersion solutions for energy efficiency. With extensive experience at IBM spanning nearly two decades, Álvaro managed infrastructure projects, financial business cases, and energy efficiency initiatives, taking on roles such as Data Center & Building Strategy Manager and IT Infrastructure Manager. Earlier career highlights include significant IT project leadership at American Express and technical support roles at Infogroup Sistemas S.A. and Universidad Tecnológica del Centro. Álvaro holds multiple certifications, including Certified Data Centre Professional (CDCP) and Certified Data Centre Environmental Sustainability Specialist (CDESS), along with a degree in Computer Science from Universidad Tecnológica del Centro.