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.

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10+

Years Experience

MVP

Microsoft MVP

MCT

Certified Trainer

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Michael John Peña
Data & AI Director @ Playtime Solutions

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{
"fabric": ["Lakehouse", "Data Factory", "Real-Time"],
"azure": ["Synapse", "Databricks", "Cosmos DB"],
"languages": ["Python", "PySpark", "SQL", "KQL"]
}

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Fabric Data Factory Notes: designing pipelines for failure, not the happy path

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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.

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Azure Data Fundamentals

Learn essential cloud data skills with this practical guide. Covers leveraging Azure services including Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric to create, store, process, analyze, and visualize data.

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