Summary
Michael Nienaber is a seasoned product technology leader at Google with two decades of experience shaping software products and platform operations across ads and video. As Product Technology Manager for App Campaigns for Installs, he championed frontline support and cross-functional collaboration among product, engineering, and UX to deliver dependable, scalable features that meet customer needs. He also leads strategic advocacy projects within Google Ads to surface high-impact initiatives and align them with client priorities. Earlier in his Google tenure, he built and ran tooling solutions for support teams and major clients, and held roles spanning YouTube operations and media management, bringing a rare blend of product, operations, and client-facing expertise. His background blends media and creative disciplines—from a BA in Media & Communications and Sound Design to iOS Swift training—highlighting his ability to bridge user experience, engineering, and design. Based in New York, he combines leadership with hands-on delivery to turn complex requirements into reliable, customer-focused software solutions.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Kearsney College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sound Design For Film & Television, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sound Design For Film & Television at South African School Of Film & Drama
iOS Software Development, Swift, iOS Software Development, Swift at Udacity
BA, Media & Communications, BA, Media & Communications at University of Port Elizabeth