Summary
Bob Z is a product manager with six years of experience building developer- and enterprise-facing platforms at Microsoft and Google. He led connectivity and citizen data integration efforts for Microsoft Fabric and Power Query, enabling millions of non-developer users to connect to hundreds of data sources. At Google he now drives Apigee’s API Distribution products—portals, monetization, and developer orgs—bridging platform strategy with developer experience. His background blends a BCom with Computer Science from UBC Sauder and hands-on delivery from early roles at SAP and BCAA, giving him a rare mix of product, engineering, and operational empathy. He has a track record of scaling extensible connector ecosystems and seeding community programs that amplify third-party contributions. Colocated in Kirkland, WA, he recruits and mentors talent while shipping pragmatic solutions that make complex integrations feel simple.
6 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom with Honours, Combined Major Business and Computer Science, Bachelor of Commerce - BCom with Honours, Combined Major Business and Computer Science at UBC Sauder School of Business