Marco Rota

Marco Rota currently serves as Vice President of Strategic Technology Alliances at Lumen Technologies, focusing on integrated technology partnerships and strategic partner management across EMEA and LATAM. Prior to this role, Marco held multiple positions at Microsoft, including Field CTO for Hyperscalers, Media, and Entertainment, and Global CTO for Strategic Accounts. Marco's extensive experience includes leadership roles at Bethesda Softworks, where strategy and execution for a direct-to-consumer digital distribution channel were managed, and consulting engagements with The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Entertainment, and HCL-Axon, emphasizing digital distribution and technology portfolio assessments. Marco began the career with an Associate's degree in Advanced Programming and Systems Analysis from the Institute for Computer Studies.