Franco Patano

Franco Patano is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data architecture and solutions design, currently serving as a Principal Solutions Architect and Lead Product Specialist at Databricks since February 2019. Prior roles include Senior and Solutions Architect at Databricks, where Franco provided technical leadership in pre-sales and post-sales contexts, designed reference architectures, and developed strategic customer projects. Previous experience spans positions at JLL, focusing on data solutions and product management; Wintrust Financial as a Senior Business Analyst; and various analytical roles at Colorado Technical University and American InterContinental University. Franco holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Digital Design.