Michael Aanenson

Director Of Product Management at Exosite

Michael Aanenson has a diverse work experience in the tech industry. Michael started their career at Logic Product Development in 2000, where they worked as an Electrical Engineer, specializing in schematic and layout work for customer project hardware designs. Michael also gained experience in firmware development, specifically in Windows CE bootloaders and driver integration. From 2003 to 2009, they advanced to the role of Systems Engineer and Senior Applications Engineer, focusing on supporting the development of small form-factor computing modules and helping design and support new Card Engines and their development kits.

In 2009, Michael joined Exosite, initially working as a Senior Field Applications Engineer before transitioning to the role of General Manager of U.S. Operations. In this role, they wore many hats, including supporting customers, managing projects, developing products, creating content, and handling administrative tasks. Michael also engaged in pre-sales meetings, customer integrations, marketing activities, trade-shows, and investor relations.

Michael then took on the role of Director of Support Services at Exosite in 2014, leading the Product Support team and ensuring customer success. Michael worked closely with product teams to provide feedback and verify new releases, while also building and maintaining a support system, status notification system, and documentation site. In 2016, they became the Director of Technical Marketing/Product Manager, before progressing to the role of Director of Operations, EMEA in 2018. Currently, Michael serves as the Director of Product Management for Industrial Solutions at Exosite.

Michael Aanenson attended the University of Minnesota from 1997 to 2001. During this time, they pursued a degree in Electrical Engineering, but it is not specified whether they completed the degree or not.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Product Management

    August, 2018 - present

  • Director of Operations, EMEA

    August, 2016

  • Director of Technical Marketing / Product Manager

    January, 2016

  • Director of Support Services

    July, 2014

  • General Manager U.S. Operations

    March, 2010

  • Senior Field Applications Engineer

    August, 2009