Yasalde Jiménez Acosta, PhD, is a seasoned technology strategist with extensive experience in digital transformation across various sectors, currently serving as an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, focusing on education and academic medical centers since May 2021. In addition to this role, Yasalde serves as Global Visiting Faculty at Tecnologico de Monterrey and an Associate Professor at IE Business School, teaching courses in digital transformation and innovation. Previous positions include senior roles at Pegasystems, Amazon Web Services, Deloitte, EY, and Gartner, where responsibilities encompassed advisory services, client success management, and developing IT strategies to drive business performance. Yasalde's academic credentials include a PhD in Business Studies from IE Business School and other degrees in information systems and supply chain management.