Jumaane Wilks
@jumaanewilks
Mission-driven program manager with expertise in tech for good.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated program manager with a strong focus on mission-driven technology and impactful solutions. With extensive experience in hardware and software system integration, I have successfully led teams in delivering innovative products from prototype to launch. My recent role as a Senior Project Manager at a government contractor has allowed me to manage complex projects that meet production KPIs and accelerate market expansion.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated my ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. At Intel Corporation, I played a pivotal role in developing over 90 proof points for datacenter products, receiving the Intel Division Recognition Award for my contributions. My technical expertise in areas such as sensor fusion, autonomous driving, and PCB technology has enabled me to deliver solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Project Manager
Undisclosed Government Contractor
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Delivered four test fixtures to support high-volume orders of a lead GPS-based handheld product, meeting production KPIs. Managed cross-functional engineering teams and led the planning and execution for a next-gen A-PNT prototype, managing over 20 stakeholders to accelerate market expansion and roadmap security initiatives.
Product Manager/Program Manager
Intel Corporation
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 11 months)
Led business units in developing over 90 proof points to support the datacenter product's go-to-market and launch, hosting product training webinars for 20+ attendees. Supported two early-access customers in launching ahead of schedule, owning customer-sync work groups and aligning with sales, engineering, architecture, and marketing stakeholders.
Hardware Engineer and PCB Technology Team Lead
Intel Corporation
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020 (2 years 11 months)
Delivered a PCB stack solution that provided approximately 20% board material cost savings for customers, managing a cross-geo team of engineers, simulation experts, and material vendors. Supported the design and validation of autonomous driving compute platforms to accelerate Tier-1 OEM go-to-market.
Technical Project Manager
Intel Corporation
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and delivered test hardware for two flagship products, managing project performance across internal and external stakeholders. Developed an improved CAD/board-layout process that reduced up to 15% of the board design schedule.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Florida State University
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Grade: 3.7 GPA
Focused on using Kalman filters to predict energy storage status of lithium iron phosphate batteries. This involved in-depth study and application of advanced electrical engineering principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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