Kent W.
Principal PM Manager @ Microsoft
Studied at W. P. Carey School of Business - Arizona State University
Works at Microsoft
Available tomorrow at 7:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 13 hours
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Kent’s Product Management Qualifications
Experience level: Group Product Manager
10+ people coached for Product Management
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Welcome to my profile! As a Principal PM Manager at a large technology company, I have extensive experience leading teams and delivering successful projects in the tech industry. With a strong background in automation, integration, and AI, I have helped numerous clients achieve their project management goals. In addition to my professional experience, I have also coached many individuals in the past, guiding them through the intricacies of product management and helping them succeed. If you're looking for a seasoned product management coach who can provide valuable insights and strategies, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's work together to achieve your project management aspirations!
Kent can help with:
Skill Building
Strategy & Vision
Salary Negotiation
Execution
Promotion Strategy
Product Case Interview Prep
About Kent
Hi there! My name is Kent Weare and I am a Product Management coach. In my day job, I lead a team of Product Managers for a large tech firm building products that impact 1000s of B2B customers. I wasn't always a Product Manager, I transitioned several years ago from a corporate IT job. I love that Product Management is a diverse discipline that allows me to explore many areas of business, technology and customer success. I am interested in working with people who are also passionate about getting into Product Management and are looking for a change from their current situation.
Why do I coach?
I have been a mentor for many years in different capacities. I have also benefited from many mentors and coaches along my career journey and am looking to pay it forward to help the next generation achieve their goals.
Work Experience
Principal PM Manager
Microsoft
January 2024 - Present
Azure Logic Apps is a leading Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) that helps customers solve their integration and automation needs. In this role, Kent leads a team of talented Product Managers working on the Azure Logic Apps service.
principal product manager
Microsoft
March 2022 - January 2024
Azure Logic Apps is a cloud-based platform for creating and running automated workflows that integrate your apps, data, services, and systems. With this platform, you can quickly develop highly scalable integration solutions for your enterprise and business-to-business (B2B) scenarios. As a member of Azure Integration Services, Azure Logic Apps simplifies the way that you connect legacy, modern, and cutting-edge systems across cloud, on premises, and hybrid environments. As a member of the Product Team, Kent is focused on Enterprise Integration scenarios including monitoring, observability and pro code extensibility in our platform. Azure Logic Apps and API Management
Principal Program Manager Lead - AI
Microsoft
March 2020 - March 2022
The Power CAT team is focused on driving Power Platform customer success outcomes and adoption through deep engagements with Microsoft engineering teams and strategic customers. Kent is responsible for leading the Emerging Technologies team within the Power CAT organization that is focused on Microsoft Power Automate - Robotics Process Automation (RPA) and Microsoft Power Virtual Agents (BOTS).
Senior Manager - IT
Inter Pipeline
November 2018 - March 2020
Inter Pipeline is a major petroleum transportation, storage and natural gas liquids processing business based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. We own and operate four business segments operating in western Canada and Europe. Our pipeline systems span over 7,800 kilometres in length and transport approximately 1.4 million barrels per day (b/d).
principal product manager
Microsoft
October 2017 - November 2018
Microsoft Flow is a cloud-based service that makes it practical and simple for line-of-business users to build workflows that automate time-consuming business tasks and processes across applications and services.
Managing Director, IT
TransAlta
October 2016 - October 2017
- IT Leader for TransAlta including cross functional onshore and offshore delivery teams - Responsible for developing Technology Strategy for organization - Transformation agent, moving away from fixed cost infrastructure to consumption-based cloud services - Drive platform adoption, lean-out waste, focus on value - Cyber Security oversight - CapEx and OpEx Budget ownership
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
FinTech Certificate Course: Future Commerce, Finance,Technology
2016 - 2016
With billions of dollars flowing into the industry, fintech is positioned to disrupt major business models across several financial services and functions, including, but not limited to: banking, insurance, money transfer and payments, market provisioning, investment management, deposits and lending, as well as capital raising. This certificate course from MIT, is designed to demystify the disruption by enabling students to understand, experience and build the future of transactions and commerce.
W. P. Carey School of Business - Arizona State University
Masters of Science, Information Management (MSIM)
2013 - 2014
Grade: 4.0 GPA MSIM Program Description: https://wpcarey.asu.edu/masters-programs/information-technology
Kent was also personally admitted to
University of Regina