Jedidiah Behar

About Jedidiah Behar

I am a results-oriented professional with extensive experience in successful business operations and product management. I work with diverse teams in the U.S. and abroad to successfully reengineer business processes and drive changes to allow companies to adapt to rapidly changing competitive environments and improve customer service and net income. I\'m proficient in business-economic models, tactical operations and strategic D2C and B2B business planning- Thorough understanding of product/operational processes and efficiencies- Analysis and implementation of company-wide changes to ensure interdepartmental cohesiveness- Work with cross-functional teams and executives- Drive vision, strategy and roadmaps through Agile methodologies, JIRA and Confluence- Strong communication and product management skills- Able to successfully manage multiple projects with shifting priorities from ideation to launch- Strong understanding of UI/UX, as well as QA and UAT and software testing- Shopify, Klaviyo, Yotpo, GA proficient. An award-winning educator, researcher, leader and communicator with a wide array of professionals in the U.S. and abroad; with a flair for web/mobile, tech, media and getting the most out of employees. All culminating to a relentless passion to help companies flourish and excel product.I deal effectively with high stress management, product development, project coordination, fast paced physical activity, and crisis scenarios. And I maintain effective working relationships with peers, managers, investors, employees and external customers. All with a values-driven approach.Currently leveling up my technical fluency through Full Stack Web Development training and the AI/ML Engineering Certificate from Microsoft (via Coursera), focused on building scalable models and ML deployment pipelines using modern tools like Python, Azure, and HuggingFace.As a 40-time Marathon finisher, experienced tech industry executive, educated doctorate and seasoned faculty in science and technology I am no stranger to tenacity.

Experience

1. Senior Director of Product Management

   Courthouse News Service

   Aug 2025 — Present · Pasadena, CA, US

   At Courthouse News Service, I partner with editorial, legal, and business stakeholders to shape the future of our CasePortal and related platforms. My work centers on improving newsroom technology, strengthening subscriber tools, and driving efficiency across critical systems.• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle for CasePortal and related tools, from discovery and roadmap planning to delivery and iteration.• Collaborate with reporters, editors, engineers, and executives to identify needs, prioritize features, and deliver solutions that support journalism at scale.• Manage the product backlog, define requirements, and coordinate cross-functional sprints with engineering and QA teams.• Facilitate feedback loops with internal stakeholders, ensuring product decisions align with newsroom workflows and subscriber value.• Support adoption of new tools through documentation, onboarding, and ongoing stakeholder engagement.• Accelerate modernization of CNS’s digital products while ensuring reliability for newsroom-critical workflows, balancing innovation with stability.

Education

• Los Angeles Pierce College

  Associate's degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

  1997 — 1998

• American University of the Caribbean

  Doctor of Medicine (MD) - Fully ACCM-Accredited, Medicine

  2005 — 2009

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor's degree, Biology

  1996 — 2001

Skills

• Biology
• Human Anatomy
• Strategic Planning
• Customer Service
• Nutrition
• Medicine
• Social Networking
• Research
• Educational Leadership
• Cpr Certified
• Program Evaluation
• Curriculum Design
• Science Education
• Community Outreach
• Healthcare
• Instructional Design
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Science
• Microsoft Office
• International Education
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Educational Consulting
• Teacher Training
• Staff Development
• Social Media
• Data Analysis
• Tutoring
• Instructional Technology
• Leadership
• Academic Advising
• Public Relations
• User Experience
• Public Speaking
• Educational Technology
• Teaching
• Health Education
• Coaching
• Microsoft Word