Francis is an experienced, purpose-driven business leader specializing in cyber security. She brings 20+ years of experience in technology and security, with roles spanning solutions engineering and design, customer success, and security practice and go-to-market leadership. She currently leads the Microsoft Security Practice at Softchoice and WWT. Throughout her career in companies like Cisco and Microsoft, she has worked with organizations of every size across all industries in both private and public sectors, spanning Latin America and Canada. She leads with a focus on business outcomes, enabled through a balanced approach that turns fragmented security tools into a unified, resilient platform. Outside of her professional expertise, Francis co-founded the cultural non-profit Sentir Venezuela Cultural Group and is a passionate advocate for women and Latinos in technology, volunteering her time to mentor and empower the next generation of talent. Connect on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fjgotopo