Jorge Valenzuela Jiménez, Technical Director of the Data & AI and Cloud Native area at Microsoft Spain, is a catalyst for digital transformation, driving innovation and artificial intelligence towards new horizons. Educated in technical telecommunications engineering at UC3M and with a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Jorge has carved a professional path from the mastery of Unix systems to the forefront of AI innovation.

His distinctive vision of technology, shaped through various roles in international corporations and his practical leadership in adopting DevOps culture, has established him as a reference speaker at both technological and business events. There, he shares his belief that technology is a growth engine and transformative force for companies and individuals alike. As a defender of Open Source culture and a believer in the power of the community to foster innovation, Jorge has made his mark in the field.

Co-author of the “KCNA Study Guide” published by O’Reilly, his contribution to the understanding of Kubernetes has been significant, solidifying him as an authority in native cloud infrastructure. This passion for knowledge extends to his role as an associate professor at UNIR, where he is part of the faculty in various master’s programs, sharing his experience and nurturing the next generation of innovators.