People Spotlight: Meet Diego Camazano
Our People Spotlight series gives you an inside look at our technical experts around the world. This week, we are highlighting a data center lead from our Buildings + Places business in the Europe region and providing an insight into their inspiration and work.
Based in Madrid, Diego Camazano is a seasoned leader in data center design and strategy, balancing his professional achievements with life as a father of two. He began his career as an engineer at various design firms and consultancies before joining AECOM eight years ago as a project manager. Over the years, Diego has advanced to become Head of Data Center in Spain and now serves as Data Center Sector Lead in Spain and is responsible for the growth of the co-location (CoLo) sector in Europe. In this role, he drives AECOM’s expansion into CoLo markets, scaling operations and championing sustainable growth across international regions. His work focuses on identifying strategic opportunities, developing growth initiatives, and aligning cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results globally.
Tell us about what inspired you to join the industry.
My passion for engineering and construction began early on. I’ve always been fascinated by how the spaces we live and work in are conceived, designed and built. That curiosity naturally led me to pursue a degree in engineering, and my professional journey began over 20 years ago at a Spanish firm, where I had the opportunity to learn from talented professionals, including one of my former university professors.
In the early stages of my career, I focused on designing a wide variety of building projects. This experience gave me a comprehensive view of the industry and a deep understanding of the unique challenges each project presents. In 2008, I designed my first data centre, and I was immediately drawn to the technical complexity, operational criticality and fast evolution of this sector.
In 2010, driven by a desire to bridge the gap between design and execution, I made the decision to transition from engineering into construction. I wanted to experience firsthand how design takes shape on site and how challenges are resolved during the construction phase.
Since then, I’ve worked across sectors like hospitality, defense, infrastructure and data centres — always with a mindset of learning, adapting and embracing new challenges. AECOM has been the ideal place to consolidate that journey: a global company with multidisciplinary teams and a strong commitment to technical excellence and international collaboration. In 2020, I returned to the data centre sector to lead a hyperscale construction project. By 2022, I was given the opportunity to head our data centre sector in Spain. Today, I also support its growth across Europe and serve as client account manager for several key international clients.
In the early stages of my career, I focused on designing a wide variety of building projects. This experience gave me a comprehensive view of the industry and a deep understanding of the unique challenges each project presents. In 2008, I designed my first data centre, and I was immediately drawn to the technical complexity, operational criticality and fast evolution of this sector.
What is your favorite AECOM project that you’ve worked on and why?
More than a single project, I would highlight my journey leading the data centre sector in Spain. In 2022, I stepped into this role at a time when we had only one client in the country. It was a challenging beginning, building trust, aligning and connecting geographically dispersed teams, and structuring the service delivery model.
Through collaboration, perseverance, and a shared vision, we’ve built a strong, multi-skilled team capable of delivering high-impact results across the lifecycle of data centre projects. Seeing the sector grow — with new clients and increasing complexity — has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career so far. It’s not just about project success; it’s about building long-term relationships and becoming a trusted advisor to our clients in a fast-evolving industry.
My journey leading the data centre sector in Spain in 2022, when we started out with only one client in the country, was a challenging beginning, building trust, aligning and connecting geographically dispersed teams, and structuring the service delivery model.
Tell us a story of how your work positively impacted the community.
The data centre sector plays a pivotal role in enabling the digital transformation of our society. The projects we deliver help strengthen the technological infrastructure of entire regions, generate local employment during construction phases, and support broader economic development.
Our work also increasingly integrates sustainability standards from energy efficiency to the circular economy, making a positive environmental impact. But perhaps one of the most fulfilling aspects has been working with multicultural, multi-geography teams — shaping the way we collaborate with greater empathy, cultural awareness, and a truly global mindset. That shift not only improves our delivery, but it also strengthens our connection to the communities we serve.
The projects we deliver help strengthen the technological infrastructure of entire regions, generate local employment during construction phases, and support broader economic development.
Share a piece of career advice.
There’s a quote that always keeps me going: “Don’t wish it was easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for less problems, wish for more skills. Don’t wish for less challenge, wish for more wisdom.” – Jim Rohn
Invest in your own development, embrace complexity, and see each challenge as a chance to expand your skills and perspective. Surround yourself with strong teams, build trust and focus on creating value.
Throughout my career, I’ve learned that growth often comes from discomfort, from those moments when you’re out of your depth but choose to lean in instead of step back. The most meaningful achievements are rarely the easiest. That mindset has helped me stay grounded and keep evolving, personally and professionally.