Francisco Ayala Bocardo

Francisco Ayala Bocardo is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product operations and project management within the technology sector. Currently serving as the Director of Product Operations at MRI Software since October 2022, Francisco leads global Release Management processes, guiding cross-functional teams to achieve strategic business objectives. Previously held positions at MicroStrategy included managing customer projects for cloud migration, overseeing product releases, and leading Scrum teams, significantly enhancing delivery efficiency and quality. Additional experience includes a Senior Quality Engineer role at Alarm.com, Configuration Engineer at Huawei Technologies, and various roles in early career positions such as intern and shop manager assistant. Francisco holds a Master’s Degree in Power Engineering from Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg and a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics from Tecnológico de Monterrey, complemented by a semester abroad at Politecnico di Torino.