Svetlana Verthein is a globally seasoned program manager with a proven track record of working seamlessly across engineering and leadership teams around the world. In her role as the Technical Onboarding Program Manager at Microsoft, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to align cross-functional global stakeholders. Her experience is further distinguished by her work at Telrad in Israel and Corel in Canada, where she not only navigated diverse business environments but also acquired new languages rapidly to integrate effectively into each culture. Svetlana’s adaptability and cross-cultural fluency have earned high praise—most notably from Kok Ping Lee, who commended her exceptional ability to bridge teams, countries, and cultures with skill and grace.
Her expertise covers machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data center operations, technical analysis, network engineering, product management, and technical staff management. Svetlana has successfully delivered enterprise-scale initiatives involving distributed applications, high-performance computing (HPC), and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure. She has worked across cultures and regions, managing programs from ideation through development, deployment, and operations. Fluent in English, Hebrew, and Russian, she brings a valuable global perspective to every project and team she leads.
Svetlana’s career includes impactful leadership at Microsoft, where she was instrumental in launching Microsoft’s High-Performance Computing platform, integrating Office 365 commerce systems, and onboarding major telecommunications partners into the Microsoft cloud ecosystem. Her ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and stakeholder environments has enabled her to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
In addition to her corporate accomplishments, Svetlana is passionate about continuous learning, mentoring, and academic engagement. She holds an M.S. in Computer Science & Applied Mathematics (Magna Cum Laude) and has completed advanced certifications in machine learning, deep learning, and AI through Stanford University and DeepLearning.AI. She also holds credentials as a Six Sigma Black Belt, Scrum Master, and Scrum Product Owner.
Svetlana has authored technical articles and publications, and she is an experienced public speaker, having presented on a wide range of technology topics throughout her career. Her personal passions include traveling and mentoring emerging talent, reflecting her commitment to personal growth and helping others achieve success.
Today, Svetlana is actively seeking board opportunities where she can contribute her cross-industry expertise, technical depth, and passion for innovation. She is driven to collaborate with like-minded leaders, tackle complex challenges, and help organizations achieve transformational impact. Her unique blend of technical mastery, strategic insight, and global experience makes her a compelling candidate for board service in companies looking to advance their technology, data, and operational strategies.
Character: Svetlana is a collaborative, ethical, and driven leader who thrives on tackling complex challenges alongside like-minded professionals.
Knowledge: She brings deep technical expertise in cloud computing, machine learning, AI, HPC, and enterprise program management, built over 30+ years across global industries.
Strategic: Svetlana consistently delivers transformative initiatives by aligning technical innovation with business goals and navigating multi-stakeholder environments.
Communication: She is a clear, effective communicator who excels at bridging technical and non-technical audiences and leading diverse, distributed teams.
