Critical Careers - Women Building Careers in Digital Infrastructure - Book - Page 22
Critical Careers
E A R LY C A R E E R
How did you 昀椀rst discover digital
infrastructure, and what led you to the
role you’re in today?
I studied mechanical engineering at Duke University in North Carolina,
and at the time I didn’t really know much about the data centre industry.
I was actually planning to go into management consulting back in Puerto
Rico, where I’m from.
Then I received an email from Meta saying they were looking for
mechanical engineers. My initial reaction was, why would a software
company need mechanical engineers? But through the interview process,
I learned about their data centre programme, which completely shifted
my perspective.
It was a rotational programme, so I had the opportunity to work across
several areas — from cooling systems to connectivity engineering,
including 昀椀bre optics and cabling, as well as some exposure to construction
and project scheduling. I eventually specialised in connectivity.
I really discovered the industry through that opportunity, and even now, it
still feels like something you learn on the job. It’s evolving so quickly that
everyone is still learning as they go, which is part of what makes it
so interesting.
Laura
Muñoz
CONNECTIVITY ENGINEER | META
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