James Podlucky

About James Podlucky

With a decade of expertise in emergency management, James Podlucky is a dedicated advocate for the advancement of emergency management technology. A holder of a bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, James possesses a rich background, commencing with an influential stint at FDNY\'s Center for Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness. His roles have spanned from operational to leadership positions across various organizations, including Witt O\'Brien\'s, the Florida Division of Emergency Management, and Sarasota County Emergency Management. In James\' role as Training and Exercise Coordinator in Florida, he spearheaded training programs and designed statewide exercises, enhancing the preparedness of emergency management personnel across 22 counties. His expertise was further honed with the City of Alexandria\'s Office of Emergency Management, where he was pivotal in developing and executing comprehensive training and exercise plans. James was a member of Everbridge’s Center of Excellence before transitioning to a Senior Product Manager role. He now combines his field experience with cutting-edge technology to provide solutions that cater to the nuanced needs of customers from government and private sectors. His tenure has been marked by critical roles during major emergencies, including hurricanes, pandemic response, and national events, showcasing a commitment to leveraging collaborative technology to streamline communication and incident management. James continues to be a driving force in redefining emergency management for the modern world, ensuring preparedness and resilience are at the core of every initiative.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Everbridge

   Jul 2023 — Present

Education

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Fire Science

  2008 — 2009

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  BS

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Government
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Homeland Security
• Microsoft Power Bi
• Crisis Management
• Research Skills
• Powerpoint
• U.s. National Incident Management System (Nims)
• Weapons of Mass Destruction
• Everbridge
• Public Policy
• Smartsheet
• Linkedin Marketing
• Product Launch
• Security
• Technical Product Management
• Policy
• Risk Management
• Disaster Response
• Software Development
• Scrum
• Public Speaking
• Generative AI
• Presentation Skills
• Writing
• Artificial Intelligence for Business
• Program Management
• Emergency Management
• Product Road Mapping
• Product Strategy
• Product Requirement Definition
• Agile Methodologies
• Artificial Intelligence for Design
• Project Management
• Training
• Public Safety
• Nims
• Risk Assessment
• Emergency Services