Michael Joined Negevtech in 2000 as R&D Platform Manager. Following that he was Application Group Manager managing the first installations of Negevtech system in the field.

He continued as Director of Product Line, first leading the 3300, and then co-managing the Next Generation Product Development.

Before joining Negevtech, Michael held several R&D positions in the semiconductor capital equipment industry, starting in Opal in 1995 and then in Applied Material PDC division.

Michael holds a M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Technion.