Strategic and technically proficient Product Manager with 10+ years of experience in cloud platforms, analytics, and infrastructure services. Expert in driving product strategy and execution across AWS, Azure, and GCP, with strong hands-on experience using Analytics for KPI analysis and building integrations to core products (ServiceNow, Cisco ACI, Cisco DNA, OpenStack, Network Discovery). Proven track record of building cloud-native solutions, managing platform integrations, and leading cross-functional teams through Agile methodologies. Skilled in building compelling customer requirements and journeys and distilling complex cloud capabilities into clear, actionable concepts. Proficient in process design and engineering tools, especially in the context of Cloud + AI services, with direct exposure to AI agent learning and automation. Excels at delivering scalable solutions for cloud data planes and internal cloud portals.
Professional Recommendations
“Mike is a great Technical Product Manager who is very approachable, flexible and responsive to questions and feedback from the field teams (sales). There were many occasions where Mike would jump on a call and talk directly with customers/prospects to help clarify complex technical details in order to form solid product requirements. If something couldn’t be sorted immediately he would take ownership and responsibility to figure out solutions and build them into the roadmap. I enjoyed working with Mike and can whole heartedly say that he would be a great asset to any team.” – Paul Brown – Solutions Architect Manager EMEA – BlueCat Networks
“I had the pleasure of working with Michael for 2 years, where he was the principal product manager, especially for our Cloud Related products. He was great with our customers and would join on calls when we had issues, including troubleshooting, and went out of his way to help them achieve success. Michael has a deep understanding of the cloud landscape and has a knack for identifying market trends and emerging technologies. He has successfully led multiple cloud product initiatives, from conception to execution, while ensuring seamless collaboration between our teams. He put together a Cloud Avengers back channel to help our support team better engage and remediate issues for customers.He is incredibly proactive & I highly recommend Michael for any future product management roles.” – Naim Faiyaz – Associate Customer Success Manager | Driving Adoption | Revenue Retention | Bachelors of Commerce Honours Management
“I had the pleasure of working with Michael at BlueCat, where his exceptional technical expertise and leadership skills truly stood out. His ability to balance complex technical challenges while building strong relationships with global teams is remarkable.
Michael excels in Cloud Solutions, DDI, Network Management, and Product Development, consistently delivering results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. His clear communication and unwavering commitment to meeting objectives make him a standout professional.
Having collaborated closely with him, I can confidently recommend Michael for technical leadership positions. Any organization would benefit significantly from his presence on their team.”
#leadership #technology #networking #cloudcomputing #DDI – Tyler Wheeler – Award-Winning and Proven Technical Sales Leader | Bridging Business Needs with Emerging Technologies | Mentoring Sales Teams to Excel in Technology Solutions Selling | Sales & Technology Innovator
“Mike is an exceptional Product Manager with deep expertise in DNS, DHCP, and IPAM. Having worked with him at BlueCat, I saw firsthand how he balances technical depth with a keen understanding of customer needs. His experience has made him a strong partner to software developers, support teams, and services personnel alike. Mike has a rare ability to translate complex requirements into well-planned software development, ensuring both innovation and practicality. Any team would be lucky to have him leading their product strategy.” – Chris Buxton -Technical Product Manager at IBM
“I had the pleasure of working with Michael, who consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in creating extensive training videos. When we were collaborating, he identified key topics for learners and made them engaging and easy to understand. Michael was always open to feedback and made changes in a timely manner, which greatly improved the quality of the training materials. His willingness to explain detailed concepts and answer questions was invaluable. Michael is a great source of knowledge and is always ready to help anyone in need.” – Amanda Tavares – L&D Specialist + CHRP
“I worked with Michael for several years at BlueCat. Michael was instrumental in key strategic accounts as his experience in the DDI space is outstanding. Anyone looking for an expert in DDI and Network should consider partnering with Michael.” – Scott Ferguson – Strategic Sales – Delivering the Modern Enterprise Workspace with Island.
“I had the privilege to work with Michael supporting customers that were integrating BlueCat’s solutions with AWS, Azure, and GCP. As challenges arose in each of the Clouds during customer implementation, I was able to work with Michael to learn the products, to understand these challenges, and with this knowledge I was in turn able to help customers and help free up his time. At times some of the more complex challenges meant asking Michael to join a customers call and it was always wonderful to have his expertise on the call because I knew, I could easily gather the information that was required to be able to send to Michael’s team to help solve the complex issue and in turn I was also able to learn the complex issue and again, free up his time. I valued each time we chatted and knew that we were working towards a common goal.” – Gary Dyck – Senior Enterprise Support Engineer at BlueCat
“I had the privileged to work with Michael during escalation and I saw first hand how efficient he is in directing his team to work on clear common goal for our customer in need. I’ve witness numerous time his ability to communicate efficiently, lead and manage his team in north America and abroad to deliver results.” – Yves-Stéphane Couture Chief Operating Officer (COO)