Jon-Paul Yuzark
@jonpaulyuzark
Senior product manager with expertise in AI and renewable energy.
What I'm looking for
I am a senior product manager with over 9 years of experience in generative design, renewable energy, robotics, cybersecurity, and telecom. My career has been defined by my ability to turn around struggling products and pilots, aligning teams, refining scope, and driving rapid improvements that transform failures into successes. I have successfully delivered dozens of products and hundreds of features, leveraging generative AI and machine learning to create impactful solutions.
At Augmenta, I led the development of an AI-based generative design tool for the electrical industry, guiding four agile teams from concept to pilot and eventual production. My strategic initiatives, such as establishing a design partner program and introducing metrics for design efficiency, have resulted in significant improvements in product capability and customer satisfaction. I thrive in dynamic environments and am passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation to achieve outstanding results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Manager
Augmenta
Aug 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Led the development of ACP Electrical, an AI-based generative design tool, from concept to pilot. Established agile processes, created a design partner program, and improved design efficiency significantly, resulting in successful product launches and client acquisition.
Senior Product Manager
Heliolycs
Sep 2022 - Aug 2023 (11 months)
Managed internal tooling and field applications, creating a mobile app that saved customers $2M annually and negotiated a phased rollout of new tools, boosting productivity by 17% and improving user feedback processes.
Senior Product Manager
OTTO Motors
Feb 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 7 months)
Oversaw the OTTO Motors Autonomy Platform, launching OTTO Mapper to streamline AMR deployments, improving accuracy and reducing costs, while establishing the OEM program to enhance industry partnerships.
Product Manager
ESCRYPT
Oct 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 3 months)
Managed custom security solutions and identified market saturation for CycurACCESS, leading to a strategic pivot. Transformed the CSSE team, implementing project tracking and prioritizing high-value opportunities, resulting in significant revenue growth.
Product Manager
CarFax Canada
Apr 2018 - Dec 2018 (8 months)
Managed vehicle valuation products, securing a partnership with Kijiji Autos that generated significant revenue and led the launch of True Trade, enhancing dealership adoption and consumer trust.
Technical Product Manager
eSentire Inc
Apr 2016 - Jan 2018 (1 year 9 months)
Led the transformation of the esEndpoint platform, optimizing tools and automating tasks, which significantly improved customer retention and reduced operational costs.
Senior Blackberry Service Architect
Blackberry Ltd
Jun 2011 - Nov 2015 (4 years 5 months)
Bridged the gap between Product and Infrastructure teams, ensuring successful deployments and improved system stability through effective communication and documentation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pragmatic Marketing
Pragmatic Marketing Foundations and Market, Marketing
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Systems Engineering
Berteig
Certified Scrum Product Owner, Agile Methodologies
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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