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.
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
February 2026: Month in Review
The Principal Engineer Question
Real-Time Intelligence in Microsoft Fabric: A Working Example
Fifty-Five Days of Daily Writing
The Code Review That Rewired How I Think
Let's Build Something Together
Looking for Fabric expertise or Azure data architecture guidance? I'm available for consulting, training, and speaking engagements.