JORGE PEÑA ALARCÓN is a senior executive leader at Microsoft, where he serves as the Director of Data & AI. With his engineering and operations background and passion for technology, Jorge helps organizations innovate by digitally transforming their data and adding AI into their business value add. He leads digital transformation initiatives in the Energy sector, focusing on driving business outcomes for clients.

With over a decade of experience in technology and energy operations, Jorge has worked in various industries, including Aerospace, Oil and Gas, Energy, Mining, and Utilities. He has extensive experience leading and developing enterprise software sales, Go-to-market initiatives, business development, and program management across various vertical markets. He has specialized in IT-OT and Automation Industries. Jorge holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering with a focus on Analytics and Propulsion Engines from The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.