Summary
Michael Martens is a finance and monetization leader with 11+ years at Microsoft driving commerce transformation, pricing and promotions, and global volume licensing across Asia and the Americas. He blends deep accounting roots from Eastern Washington University with hands-on experience in business planning, CRM-driven commercialization, BI/analytics, and cross-functional project management. As Director of Monetization and Business Planning he leads field and partner initiatives that align commercial product strategy with measurable revenue outcomes. Known for translating complex enterprise software pricing and partner programs into scalable, auditable processes, he brings a rare combination of technical business intelligence fluency and operational rigor. Based in Sammamish, Washington, he pairs long-tenured enterprise expertise with a pragmatic, data-first approach to monetization challenges.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Accounting, Accounting at Eastern Washington University
Bellevue Community College
English