Ariel Zauer
Strategic Product Manager
Modi'in
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Fast learner of both technical and business concepts, quickly becoming and an expert and resource for marketing and development teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Design Market Expert and Apple DRI
KLA
01.2022 - 05.2025
- Understand and communicate needs of PCB designers, working with major innovators worldwide
- Develop and maintain relationships with Apple PCB design support team
- Understand needs of Apple Electrical Engineers, DFM Engineers, Product Designers and PCB Layout Experts
- Negotiate and refine PCB design software requirements and communicate needs to KLA product and R&D teams
- Manage 8 software projects simultaneously with multiple Apple teams
Strategic Product Manager
Frontline PCB Solutions (Orbotech/KLA Subsidiary)
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Explore and research new electronics, software development and manufacturing trends to drive innovative products and solutions
- Expertise in PCB process planning, electronic materials, SI, 5G and manufacturing technologies
- Strategic marketing, including long term product planning & revenue modelling
- Managing product team
- Budget planning
- Arranging and hosting technology forums
Product Marketing Manager
Frontline PCB Solutions
03.2008 - 10.2017
- Inbound and outbound management of software product line
- Collecting and documenting specifications for new products and features
- Planning and prioritizing version content, working together with customers and R&D
- Preparing and delivering marketing materials and presentations at customer sites and industry events
- Delivering wide range of marketing materials for electronic and print media, trade shows, demo kits
- SCRUM Product Owner
Pre/Post Sales Engineer
Frontline PCB Solutions
10.2004 - 02.2008
- Pre and post-sales support for multi-national software deals in the Printed Circuit Board industry
- Proof of concept demonstrations at customer sites
- Managing and implementing custom solutions based on product's API, according to customer requirements - including writing product specs, work plans and test plans
- Integrating software with customers' ERP and CAM systems
- Extensive travel to the Far East, USA, and Europe
- Post sales support at customer sites, including problem solving, scripting and training
- Managing and tracking customer requests, bugs, and implementations, working side by side with R&D to ensure customer satisfaction
Technical Writer/Trainer
Frontline PCB Solutions
03.2002 - 09.2004
- Documented user guides, installation and configuration manuals, release notes, API guides, DBA manuals, on-line help, etc. for major software product
- Created training materials, and performed training, for international application engineers
- Promoted to Application engineer for excellence in product expertise and training
Freelance Technical Writer
Verint Systems
01.2001 - 01.2002
Education
Strategic Product Management -
Blackblot
Tel Aviv, IsraelElectronics Practical Engineering Diploma - Electronics
Ort Singalowski College
Tel Aviv, Israel 04.2001 -
Professional Development and Technical Knowledge
- Crystal Reports - completed advanced course and extensive working knowledge
- Oracle, SQL Server - extensive experience: maintenance, SQL queries, generating reports
- JAVA, Visual Basic, Perl and XSL scripting
Languages and Other Information
- English – Native English Speaker, Hebrew – Excellent
- Citizenship – Australia, UK, Israel
- Army Service – ATAL – Technical and Logistical Branch
Timeline
Design Market Expert and Apple DRI
KLA
01.2022 - 05.2025
Strategic Product Manager
Frontline PCB Solutions (Orbotech/KLA Subsidiary)
10.2017 - 01.2022
Product Marketing Manager
Frontline PCB Solutions
03.2008 - 10.2017
Pre/Post Sales Engineer
Frontline PCB Solutions
10.2004 - 02.2008
Technical Writer/Trainer
Frontline PCB Solutions
03.2002 - 09.2004
Electronics Practical Engineering Diploma - Electronics
Ort Singalowski College
04.2001 -
Freelance Technical Writer
Verint Systems
01.2001 - 01.2002
Strategic Product Management -
Blackblot
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