Bora Ozcifci

About Bora Ozcifci

As a Principal Engineer and technical leader in data center strategy, I focus on bridging engineering precision with forward-looking innovation. My work is dedicated to developing the reliable, efficient, and AI-ready infrastructure required to support the digital world’s most demanding workloads. With over a decade of experience, I specialize in shaping the mission-critical environments that power modern technology, guided by the conviction that reliability, efficiency, and sustainability are the inseparable pillars of effective data center design.Throughout my career, I have directed large-scale, multi-million-dollar initiatives across the technology, finance, and enterprise sectors. I guide projects through their entire lifecycle—from initial concept and CFD analysis to system design, technology selection, construction, commissioning, and modernization. My expertise spans the full range of MEP infrastructure, with a deep focus on UPS systems, precision and liquid cooling, power distribution, and global energy optimization.As an Uptime Institute Accredited Tier Designer (ATD), I combine technical rigor with a high-level strategic vision to deliver resilient, scalable, and future-ready solutions. With the rapid rise of AI and high-density computing, I am currently at the forefront of advancing next-generation architectures. This includes integrating liquid cooling, intelligent power systems, and data-driven optimization to ensure global infrastructure is prepared for the next era of compute.Above all, I believe that lasting success is built on collaboration. I take pride in aligning engineering teams, operations, vendors, and executive leadership around a shared vision—delivering high-performing, sustainable solutions that meet today’s needs while preparing organizations for the technologies of tomorrow.

Experience

1. Lead Data Center Solutions Architect Principal Engineer

   Siemens Digital Industries Software

   Jan 2026 — Present · Wilsonville, OR, US

   Responsible for the long-term architectural roadmap and the engineering standards that power Siemens DI SW global data center footprint- Focus on scaling the physical infrastructure to meet the unprecedented demands of next-generation AI/ML workloads- Define the global vision for data center evolution, transitioning from traditional air-cooled environments to high-density, liquid-cooled architectures optimized for GPU clusters- Act as the final technical authority on global design standards, ensuring that all regional expansions align with corporate reliability, sustainability, and \"AI-ready\" performance benchmarks- Partner with executive leadership and procurement to oversee the technical lifecycle of multi-million dollar colocation and build-to-suit projects, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) across the portfolio- Set the technical bar for the infrastructure engineering team, mentoring engineers to foster a culture of design excellence and proactive risk mitigation.

Education

• Yıldız Teknik Üniversitesi

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical Engineering