Mark Jacob
Advanced Engineering Manager-software @Panasonic Automotive North America
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WORK HISTORY
Advanced Engineering Manager-software @Panasonic Automotive North America
Tampa, FL, US
Led shift-left platform initiatives for virtual cockpit development, defining architecture and validation strategies that reduced reliance on physical hardware and accelerated software development cycles• Owned virtualization and system-level enablement strategy, leveraging hypervisor-based architectures and virtualized I/O frameworks to improve early-stage software validation and integration• Enabled external platform commercialization via AWS Marketplace and the Amazon Partner Network (APN), supporting enterprise procurement workflows, licensing models, and customer evaluation of Panasonic’s virtualization platform• Directed advanced R&D and proof-of-concept programs for automotive vision and sensing platforms, aligning technical exploration with future product and platform readiness• Bridged advanced engineering, system architecture, and downstream product teams to transition experimental capabilities into scalable platform concepts
EDUCATION
Western Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Electronics Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT MARK JACOB
I specialize in building and scaling engineering-heavy platforms, including virtualization, simulation, and regulated systems, and turning them into customer-ready products with clear licensing, roadmaps, and commercial value.My background spans advanced engineering, platform product development, and technical program leadership across automotive, cloud, and regulated industries, where the challenge is not inventing technology, but making it usable, scalable, and fundable.What I’m known for:Leading platform productization of engineering-heavy systems, including virtualization, simulation, and software-defined vehicle (SDV) infrastructureTranslating deep technical work into clear product roadmaps, licensing models, and customer value propositionsBridging advanced engineering, product management, and technical program execution across global, cross-functional teams and partnersDriving shift-left development strategies that reduce hardware dependency and accelerate validation, testing, and time-to-marketOperating effectively in regulated and safety-critical environments, aligning architecture, compliance, and delivery constraintsExperience:15+ years of experience across advanced engineering, platform product development, and technical program leadership, spanning automotive, cloud-to-edge platforms, and regulated technology environments.
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