About me
Sunil Gupta, popularly known as the "Data Center Man of India," stands at the forefront of India's data center and artificial intelligence (AI) revolutions. An alumnus of Columbia University and NIT Kurukshetra, Sunil's 30+ year industry tenure is marked by visionary leadership and relentless innovation, significantly advancing India's digital infrastructure and AI capabilities. His groundbreaking contributions have earned him a place in Data Economy's APAC 50 list, recognizing him as one of the Global 100 most influential personalities shaping the future of global data centers, cloud markets, and AI technologies.
Under Sunil Gupta's leadership, Yotta Data Services has been officially empaneled under the India AI Mission to provide AI compute and cloud services. Sunil's outstanding contributions have earned him a place on the cover of Forbes India magazine, as well as BW Businessworld. He has been featured in Outlook Business' Changemakers List 2024, recognizing individuals who have changed the world for the better. He was also honored with the prestigious AI Leader of the Year award at the 15th Digital Transformation Conclave and Awards 2024.
At Yotta Data Services, Sunil has redefined digital transformation by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including AI services, data center hosting, cloud computing, managed IT, application modernization, connectivity, and cybersecurity. Yotta's hyperscale data centers in Navi Mumbai (the world's second-largest Uptime-certified Tier IV data center), Greater Noida, and GIFT City, Gujarat, showcase the company's commitment to unmatched scale and excellence under his leadership.
Sunil's vision extends far beyond data centers. At Yotta, he is leading the charge in advancing India's AI ecosystem, creating solutions that enable businesses to adopt AI seamlessly. Under his leadership, Yotta is heavily investing in AI-ready infrastructure and cutting-edge platforms to empower enterprises, start-ups, and research institutions with the latest AI technologies.
He is also spearheading a groundbreaking collaboration with NVIDIA for the Shakti Cloud platform, a state-of-the-art AI/HPC supercomputer powered by NVIDIA's latest-generation GPUs. This platform is designed to democratize access to AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC), offering research labs, start-ups, and enterprises the tools to innovate and grow on a pay-per-use model. The initiative is enabling industries such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and education to leverage AI for transformative innovation.
Sunil is also driving the expansion of Yntraa Cloud, India's first home-grown open-source hyperscale public cloud platform. Fully engineered within the country, Yntraa Cloud reflects his commitment to building a sovereign digital ecosystem, delivering cost-effective, scalable, and intuitive cloud solutions.
The dual launches of Yntraa Cloud and Shakti Cloud, along with Yotta's AI-ready infrastructure, data center campuses, and managed IT services, mark a pivotal shift in both Sunil's career and Yotta's trajectory. These milestones position him as not only a pioneer in the data center domain but also a leading figure in AI innovation, driving India's journey toward becoming a global technology leader.
Sunil is also an active angel investor, supporting technology-focused start-ups. As an Adjunct Professor at Thapar Institute of Technology and IP University, and a regular speaker at academic institutions, he is committed to nurturing the next generation through mentorship in technology and management.
He serves as the Chairman of the ASSOCHAM National Council on Data Centers and the CII Cloud Summit, and is a member of the Economic Times India Leadership Council and the IMA CEO Forum. A sought-after speaker, Sunil actively shares insights at major industry events, championing AI adoption and influencing the cloud, AI, and IT services ecosystem.
