Maisa Penha is the GSI CTO at Microsoft, leading a global team of Partner Solution Architects in strategic technical engagements with Global System Integrators and Advisory firms. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in Artificial Intelligence and cloud technologies, delivering transformative solutions across global markets. At Microsoft, Maisa has led custom engineering projects focused on Generative AI and previously directed technical teams supporting the partner ecosystem in Latin America. Prior to Microsoft, she held leadership roles at IBM, contributing to enterprise innovation and digital transformation. Her career reflects a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic leadership in AI and cloud.