Michael John Peña
Data & AI Director
Technologist specializing in Microsoft Fabric, Azure data platforms, and cloud architecture. Microsoft MVP and certified trainer helping organizations unlock the power of their data.
Data & AI Director @ Playtime Solutions
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"azure": ["Synapse", "Databricks", "Cosmos DB"],
"languages": ["Python", "PySpark", "SQL", "KQL"]
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What I Do
Specialized in the Microsoft data ecosystem. From Fabric lakehouses to real-time analytics, I help teams build modern data platforms.
Microsoft Fabric
End-to-end analytics platform expertise including Lakehouses, Data Factory, Real-Time Intelligence, and OneLake architecture.
Azure Data Platform
Designing and implementing enterprise data solutions on Azure including Synapse, Databricks, Data Factory, and Cosmos DB.
AI & Analytics
Integrating AI/ML capabilities with Azure OpenAI, building analytics solutions with Power BI, and implementing MLOps best practices.
Microsoft Certifications
Microsoft MVP
- Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP)
Microsoft Certified Trainer
- Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT)
Expert
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Azure DevOps Engineer Expert
Associate
- Fabric Analytics Engineer
- Fabric Data Engineer
- Azure Data Engineer Associate
- Azure AI Engineer Associate
- Azure Administrator Associate
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Tools I Work With
From the Blog
Thoughts on data engineering, Azure, and technology
Keeping Deployments Simple
Learning AI as a Traditional Engineer
AI Security: The Basics Everyone Misses
An Honest Retrospective
Azure DevOps vs GitHub: My Take After Using Both
Let's Build Something Together
Looking for Fabric expertise or Azure data architecture guidance? I'm available for consulting, training, and speaking engagements.