Michael Chalmandrier-Perna

Michael Chalmandrier-Perna has a diverse work experience across various companies and roles. Michael began their career as a Marketing Intern at Fortinet, where they gained valuable knowledge and experience in the tech industry. Michael then took on roles as a Marketing Communications Specialist and Global Social Media Strategist at Fortinet, where they played a pivotal role in developing the company's social media presence and driving brand awareness.

After their time at Fortinet, they joined Seagate Technology as a Sr. Program Manager in Social Media and later as a Manager in Global Social Media. In these roles, they implemented social media management software, elevated social media's role in marketing strategy, and led a global expansion project.

Michael then joined &frankly as a Growth Marketer, where they ran the CRM, marketing automation, and worked across teams to expand the use of existing tools and create new processes. Currently, they are working at EasyPark Group as a B2B Growth Marketer and Marketing Technology System Owner, overseeing all marketing technologies for the group and collaborating with various departments.

Outside of the tech industry, Michael also worked as an English Teacher in Japan, where they tutored individuals in creative writing and advanced grammar, and co-wrote a screenplay with one of their students. Michael also had experience as a Recruiter at CJP Associates, Inc., where they recruited individuals for management, marketing, sales, and field sales support positions.

Additionally, Michael had a leadership role as Vice President of Talent Management at AIESEC, a global organization that provides internship opportunities for students. In this role, they helped develop the AIESEC San Jose chapter and increased membership by over 60%.

Overall, Michael Chalmandrier-Perna has a strong background in marketing, social media, technology, teaching, and recruitment, with a proven track record of driving growth and success in various industries.

Michael Chalmandrier-Perna received their Bachelor's degree in International Business with a minor in Japanese from San Jose State University, where they studied from 2008 to 2013. In addition, they attended Kyushu University for a year from 2011 to 2012 to focus on the topic of "Japan in Today's World." Alongside their formal education, Michael also obtained a certification in Gamification from Coursera in October 2012.