Maria Elena Sanchez Oñate is a seasoned professional in cloud security and solutions architecture, currently serving as a Solutions Architect at Palo Alto Networks since April 2024. Previously, Maria held the position of Sr. Security Solutions Engineer and Manager at SADA, where responsibilities included leading cloud security initiatives and enhancing the customer experience through a new operational model. Maria's extensive career includes roles such as SMB Sales Director at Xertica and Customer Engineer at Google, demonstrating expertise in technical consulting and customer relationship management. With a Master's degree in Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and various certifications from esteemed institutions, Maria possesses a strong technical foundation complemented by leadership training from Harvard Business School Online.