Julio Tejedor

Global Data Center & Critical Infrastructure @ BBVA | Engineering | Operations |

Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area

About

Most organizations building critical infrastructure face the same invisible problem: they hire brilliant engineers who can't speak to a board, or sharp strategists who've never stood in a data hall at 3am during an incident. That gap costs millions. I live within that gap — and I've spent two decades learning to close it. I don't just bridge engineering and business strategy. I translate both into predictable outcomes: multi-site operations across multiple geographies, significant CAPEX accountability, and the kind of people leadership that only works when the team trusts you completely. I design for engineers and budget for CFOs. I speak KWs and PUE as fluently as ROI and board-level accountability. The clearest test of that came on 28 April 2025, when Spain's national grid failed, I had 11 hours and 53 minutes to keep a major financial institution's entire EMEA data centre estate operational. We did. Not because of the systems — because of the team, the protocols, and the decisions made under pressure. That's what two decades across Spain, the UK, the Middle East and Latin America — from EPC projects in Abu Dhabi to banking-grade critical infrastructure — have built: a leader who is equally comfortable in the server room and the boardroom, and who knows that operational excellence is a culture, not a configuration.

Experience

  • Data Center Principal Manager at BBVA
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Mainly, leading and coordinating the strategy for operation, sustainability and execution of capital projects for our both Data Centers HUBs Europe and LATAM. And on my day-by-day basis: ·Ensure Data Centre operations comply with our standards, local regulatos and policies. ·Lead the teams localy and remotely. ·Maintain vendors, suppliers and OEM relationships. ·Respond to site callouts. ·Oversee HSE for the different teams involved ·Accountable for Financial-Technical Synergy, driving project valuation by building comprehensive operational models (CAPEX/OPEX) and ensuring customer satisfaction while working on continuous improvement at any stages. ·Focal point for any Datacenter issue. ·Definetely I never get bored. Pasionate about Data Center sector and anything related to it.

  • Tecnicas Reunidas (6 yrs)
    • Telecommunciation Discipline Leader (Project)
      Jan 2018 - Mar 2023 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Leading the Telecommunication and Security system design in Projects. Detail design of Rack Rooms, IT infrastructure, Fibre optic networks and security solutions. Reporting to project management team on behalf of Facility Department (MPE, Telecom and F&G). Representing Company head departament in fron of Clients (i.e ADNOC, ARAMCO, TUPRAS). Colaborate with Facility Department on developing Internal procedures, Design guidelines and mentoring new incorporations to the department.

    • Senior Telecommunications Engineer
      Apr 2017 - Jan 2018 · 10 mos

      Working on Facilities department developing internal procedures, working instructions, Technical recommendations and some other corporate technical documents. Supporting Proposals Team in delivering technical solutions and working in conjunction with Estimating department for presenting Bids to potential clients and new prospective markets. Supporting Technical Office Unit in on-going projects as commodity engineer to help in the delivery of projects as per schedule and in budget.

  • Senior Engineer - Telecomms at Network Rail
    Nov 2015 - Apr 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

    Provide expert advise input and support associated with the provision of Telecommunication services for our customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Provide expert advice, support and input to technical accident and incident investigations. Support engineering analysis and risk assessment for projects. Support Corporate Engineering Verifications activities. Liaise with product manufacturers and external stakeholders and provide input into the acceptance processes.

  • Senior Telecommunication Engineer at Amec Foster Wheeler
    Jan 2015 - Nov 2015 · 11 mos

    Responsible of the design of Front End Engineering Design of Telecommunication & Security systems for O&G projects. Developing of Material Requisitions for Enquiry purchase. Managing and controlling estimated man-hours and manpower plan to comply with project schedule and achieve a good project delivery. Providing the Client the best solution according the needs based on their requirements.

  • Tecnicas Reunidas (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Telecom Discipline Leader
      May 2007 - Dec 2014 · 7 yrs 8 mos

      Responsible of the design of Telecommunication & security systems, fiber optic networks, structured cabling systems within buildings for O&G environments and residentials. Developing of Material requisitions for purchase. FAT and SAT at vendor facilities. Coordinating different EPC Contractors in remote locations under the same project as Telecom System Leader. Managing a group of engineers. Esimating manhours, manpower histogras and developing schedule with project activities. Supporting to construction team at site during installation phase.

    • Telecom Engineer Specialist
      Jul 2004 - May 2007 · 2 yrs 11 mos