Jesika Briones

Jesika Briones is a cleantech leader and current Sr. Manager of Cloud Operations and Innovation (CO+I) at Microsoft. Over the course of more than twelve years of experience, they have worked in various roles across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and autonomous transportation, including significant positions at Ivy Charging Network, Ontario Centre of Innovation, and TELUS. Jesika co-founded ThinkFlex Solar, Inc., which gained recognition for its innovative solar technology, and has been involved with Action Canada as a Fellowship participant focusing on public policy leadership. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León and a Master's in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation from McMaster University. Passionate about the intersection of art and entrepreneurship, Jesika thrives in collaborative and forward-thinking environments.