Bert Brost

Bert Brost has extensive experience working in various roles in sales, marketing, and product management. Most recently, they served as a Senior Manager of Business Development and Product Marketing at Technoprobe, a global leader in the microelectronics industry. Prior to that, they were a Senior Product Manager at Nuwix. Bert also worked at ESX Technology Solutions as a Fractional CMO and Product Manager, where they led the launch of a cybersecurity product.

Before that, Bert held the position of Senior Marketing Product Manager/Product Owner at Xcerra Corporation, a global leader in semiconductor test systems. Bert was responsible for managing product marketing and played a key role in the company's growth.

Earlier in their career, Bert served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Engineered Finishing Corp, where they successfully increased market share and annual revenue. Bert was also a founding member of Johnstech International, where they held various roles, including Sales and Marketing Director/General Manager and Marketing and Business Development Director. During their time at Johnstech, they developed the company's sales and marketing capabilities and oversaw business development and growth initiatives, including an acquisition.

Overall, Bert Brost has a strong background in business development, product management, and sales and marketing, with a focus on the microelectronics industry.

Bert Brost completed their Master of Business Administration degree in Business Management Leadership at the University of St. Thomas from 1993 to 1995. Bert also holds an Associate of Arts degree in Analog, Digital, and Wireless Electronic Engineering and Design from Dunwoody College of Technology. Additionally, they pursued Communications with a focus on Cable Television and Telecommunications at Dakota County Technical College. Bert obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a specialization in Marketing and Business Management Leadership from Metro State University.

In terms of certifications, Bert has acquired several qualifications. Bert is certified in Email Marketing and Inbound Marketing from the HubSpot Academy, which they obtained in September 2019. Bert also holds the Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®) and Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master certifications, obtained in April 2020 and February 2020, respectively. Furthermore, Bert has completed additional certifications in Advanced Product Market Management from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business, Lean Bronze Certification from the University of Michigan, and Strategic Pricing from the University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business. The specifics of the months and years in which they obtained these last three certifications are not provided.