Chairman, International Data Center Authority (IDCA)

Mehdi Paryavi serves as the Chairman of the International Data Center Authority (IDCA), where he provides exceptional guidance to IDCA’s operations and the broader data center industry. Renowned for his in-depth knowledge, diverse expertise, and forward-thinking vision, Mehdi is celebrated as a thought leader and innovator in the digital and data center ecosystem.

Leadership and Vision

Mehdi is the first to pioneer and advocate for “application-centric” infrastructures, driving the shift towards data center specialization tailored to application needs across various industry verticals. He is a futurist grounded in the present, a strategist who connects the logical abstraction of cloud technologies to their physical applications. Mehdi’s unique approach blends a deep understanding of data centers with energy efficiency and environmentally conscious designs, resolving the ambiguities surrounding Big Data, IoT, and Cloud Computing.

Global Influence and Advocacy

As a global lecturer and IDCA representative at summits, seminars, symposiums, and webinars, Mehdi has shared his transformative vision across the world. He meets with high-ranking governmental delegations, including Presidents, Prime Ministers, and Ministers, to discuss:

• Digital economies
• Digital infrastructure and roadmaps
• Data center and cloud strategies
• National IT standardization and education programs

His engagements with C-suite executives further emphasize his role as a key advocate for technological progress in the public and private sectors.

Pioneering Digital Transformation

Mehdi is a pioneer and authority on digital economy fundamentals, initiatives, and developments. He passionately promotes the establishment of robust and sustainable digital economies globally, believing in their transformative power to improve lives and foster global harmony, prosperity, and liberty.

Educational Impact and Thought Leadership

A passionate educator, Mehdi has trained and certified thousands of data center professionals worldwide. His speeches, lectures, and consultations have become benchmarks for best practices in cloud, data center management, and digital transformation strategies.

Industry Expertise and Achievements

With unmatched experience in mission-critical environments, Mehdi has led initiatives in:

• National security projects
• Securities and exchange systems
• Aviation and transportation
• Military and defense
• Oil and gas sectors
• Telecommunications and healthcare

He oversees the development of IDCA boards and committees, setting standards that empower the Application Ecosystem® industry, encompassing IT, cloud, IoT, AI, and more.

Mission and Legacy

Mehdi Paryavi’s career is defined by his dedication to innovation, education, and global progress. His strategies and advice are sought after by governments and organizations for both short- and long-term planning in digital transformation. Through his visionary leadership, Mehdi continues to shape the future of the digital economy, data centers, and technological advancements worldwide.