Jackson Miller

About Jackson Miller

I\'m a product manager with deep technical roots and a track record of shipping complex hardware-software systems. My journey from engineering research during my time at Oregon State to leading product at WaterLeaf has given me a rare perspective: I understand the code, the hardware, and the business model.At WaterLeaf, I manage the development our flagship water treatment system the Estuary, a product that requires NSF certification and must perform reliably in harsh field conditions. My approach combines hands on technical work with strategic product thinking and cross departmental collaboration. I\'ve reduced service calls by 38% through root cause analysis and design improvements. I\'ve cut production costs by 19% by walking our operations team through an internal pain point discovery process. I\'ve expanded our addressable market by 27% by identifying key features for new geographical regions and then doing the engineering work to integrate them into our product.When one of our research contracts was facing critical delays, leadership tapped me to course correct. I personally analyzed the design, identified flaws and rebuilt the system, managed the field installation, and secured a contract representing 33% of our non-grant revenue that year.What distinguishes my work is the ability to operate across the full product spectrum. I\'ve written Python code, managed component supply chains, and presented market expansion strategies to our CEO. I speak the language of engineers debugging sensor arrays and executives evaluating unit economics.From my home in Bend, Oregon, I work with distributed teams to build products that solve critical challenges. I\'m particularly drawn to companies tackling complex technical problems with real-world impact at the water, food, and energy nexus. I\'d love to connect and learn more about the problem you are working on.

Experience

1. Systems Manager

   Pelagic

   Mar 2026 — Present

Education

• Oregon State University Honors College

  Honors Bachelor's degree