Michal Bar

Principal program manager at Microsoft

Herzliya, Tel Aviv District, Israel

About

Experience

  • Microsoft (Full-time · 12 yrs 2 mos)
    • Principal Program Manager
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) team. I lead UX for data exploration, to include web Kusto Explorer, win32 Kusto explorer and all underlying UX platform and services.

    • Senior Program Manager
      Feb 2021 - Feb 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Program manager on the Azure Data Explorer (Kusto) team - data exploration user experience

    • Senior Program Manager
      Jun 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

      Program manager lead on the Azure Security Center (ASC) team. Responsible for data protection scenarios, and SQL security features in the ASC product (Vulnerability Assessment, Data Discovery and Classification).

  • Intel Corporation (Haifa, Israel)
    • Product Manager
      2006 - 2009 · 3 yrs

      • Led a team of five engineers developing a global, multi-functional workflow system involving operators, engineers and controllers that increased efficiency by 10% and saved over $2M in operating costs. • Partnered with cross-functional customers to gather business requirements and analyze painpoints, which resulted in a detailed product roadmap and release cycle scope. • Presented product business case to executive management to get buy-in and budget support.

    • Project Manager
      2003 - 2006 · 3 yrs

      • Led a cross-functional global team of 10 in the design, development and implementation of the main test-floor operations system of a $3B business. The system has been successfully deployed in all of Intel’s chip validation centers worldwide, and used by hundreds of chip design engineers, operation line controllers and equipment engineers. • Led system assimilation and training teams in multiple global Intel sites, working closely with management, customers. • Communicated project progress and plans to senior executives and stakeholders. • Developed and led comprehensive training program for system users and trainers

    • Software Engineer
      2000 - 2003 · 3 yrs

      • Designed and developed productivity tools for the benefit of chip validation engineers and operators, including BI analysis reporting, and process automation. • Development languages and technologies : SQL, TSQL, C#, ASP.net, XML, HTML, JavaScript, Perl.

  • Press non-commissioned officer - IDF Spokesman Unit at Israel Defense Forces
    Jan 1994 - Oct 1995 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Commanded a team of 6 soldiers, responsible for all communication channels between IDF and military press experts, including press releases and interview productions