The Invisible Tax: Why the Future of AI Is About Transitions, Not Tasks
The highest-cost gap in knowledge work is the transition between commitments. Transition intelligence is where proactive AI can create compounding value.
Microsoft MVP
Data Platform & Fabric
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.
10+
Years Experience
MVP
Microsoft MVP
MCT
Certified Trainer
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Expertise
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.
Credentials
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
Tech Stack
Tools I Work With
Microsoft Fabric Platform
Azure Synapse Analytics Analytics
Azure Databricks Data
Azure OpenAI AI
Microsoft Foundry Platform
Claude Anthropic AI
Power BI Analytics
Python Language
Apache Spark Processing
.NET Framework
C# Language
Azure Cosmos DB Database
Azure Kubernetes Infra
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Looking for Fabric expertise or Azure data architecture guidance? I'm available for consulting, training, and speaking engagements.