Senior Research Analyst, Data Center Science Center
APC by Schneider Electric
Victor Avelar is manager of the Data Center Science Center at APC by Schneider Electric, a global leader in critical power and cooling services. In 2007, Schneider Electric acquired APC and combined it with MGE UPS Systems to form Schneider Electric’s Critical Power & Cooling Services Business Unit, which recorded 2008 revenue of €2,6 billion (including APC-MGE sales of $3.7 billion) and employed 12,000 people worldwide.
In his current role, Victor is responsible for data center design and operations research, and consults with clients on risk assessment and design practices to optimize the availability of their data center.
Victor holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Babson College. He is a member of AFCOM and the American Society for Quality.
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June 26, 2012
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