Michael Bennett
About Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett is a Product Manager with a strong focus on user experience and extensive experience in the SaaS development lifecycle. He has worked for several companies, including SoundHound Inc., The Better Software Company, and MindBridge, and holds an Honours Bachelor of Cognitive Science from Carleton University.
Current Role at SoundHound
Michael Bennett serves as a Product Manager at SoundHound Inc. since 2022. He is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he focuses on delivering enjoyable and delightful user experiences. His responsibilities include overseeing product development and ensuring that user needs are met throughout the product lifecycle.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current position, Michael Bennett held several roles in product management. He worked at MindBridge as a Product Manager for 8 months in 2021. Before that, he served as a Product Manager at The Better Software Company from 2016 to 2017 for one year. Additionally, he was a Product Owner at Tehama for 10 months from 2020 to 2021.
Background in User Experience Research
Michael Bennett began his career as a User Experience Researcher at Macadamian Technologies, where he worked for one year from 2014 to 2015. His strong focus on user experience and user research has been a consistent theme throughout his career, informing his approach to product management.
Education and Expertise in Cognitive Science
Michael Bennett studied at Carleton University, where he earned an Honours Bachelor of Cognitive Science from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in understanding user behavior, which he applies in his product management roles.
Skills in SaaS Development and Agile Methodologies
Michael Bennett possesses extensive experience working throughout the SaaS development lifecycle. He operates effectively in Agile working environments, which enhances his ability to identify market gaps and collaborate across domains to create innovative solutions.