Michelle Man Yakura
About Michelle Man Yakura
Michelle Man Yakura is a Senior Product Marketing Manager at Mirantis, where she has worked since 2016. She has over 15 years of experience in B2B open source, cloud, and mobile technologies, with a strong background in product marketing and demand generation.
Current Role as Senior Product Marketing Manager
Michelle Man Yakura serves as the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Mirantis, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on product marketing strategies and initiatives that align with the company's objectives in the cloud and open-source technology sectors. Her work involves understanding market trends and customer needs to effectively position Mirantis's products.
Previous Experience at Mirantis
Prior to her current role, Michelle held several positions at Mirantis. She worked as the Inbound Online Demand Generation Manager from 2013 to 2015, where she was responsible for generating leads through online channels. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Demand Generation Manager for a brief period in 2015-2016, focusing on demand generation strategies to drive customer engagement.
Professional Background at Socket Mobile, Inc.
Michelle Man Yakura has extensive experience at Socket Mobile, Inc., where she held multiple roles over a span of seven years. She began as a Technical and Communications Writer from 2000 to 2007, followed by a role as Marketing Communications Writer Specialist from 2007 to 2011. She later served as the Marketing Communications and Social Media Manager from 2011 to 2013, where she managed marketing communications and social media strategies.
Education and Academic Background
Michelle studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her Bachelor's degree. She completed her secondary education at Mission San Jose High School. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation for her career in marketing and communications within the technology sector.
Expertise in Technology and Writing
Michelle has over 15 years of experience in B2B open source, cloud, and mobile technologies. She possesses expertise in Kubernetes, OpenStack, Apple iOS, and Android. Her writing covers topics such as container orchestration, private cloud solutions, and security patches for container vulnerabilities. She has also contributed insights on sustainability in supercomputing ecosystems and best practices for migrating to private cloud environments.