Curtis Jacobson

Emobility Connectivity Product Strategy Lead at Daimler Trucks North America

Curtis Jacobson, PMP has extensive work experience in various industries. Curtis joined Daimler Trucks North America in 2015 as the eMobility Connectivity Product Strategy Lead, where they developed a strategic roadmap for connected eMobility services and managed their implementation. Prior to this, they worked as a Product Manager, Connectivity at the same company, overseeing software development related to Over-the-Air programming.

Before joining Daimler Trucks, Curtis was the Editor and Webmaster of BritishV8 Magazine from 2006 to 2015, where they created an online community and magazine focused on performance upgrades for classic British sportscars. Curtis also served as the Editor and Webmaster of BritishRacecar Magazine from 2009 to 2015, establishing a distinctive online car magazine specializing in vintage racecar design and construction.

Curtis also has experience in entrepreneurship. Curtis founded Storyboard Toys! LLC in 2002, a company that produced and marketed innovative educational toys. As the Proprietor, they created a business plan, secured funding, and implemented accounting and tax systems.

Curtis'searly career in the automotive industry includes roles at Volvo Trucks North America where they held various positions such as Lead Electronics Engineer, Project Engineer, and Senior Engineer. Curtis'sresponsibilities included developing new electrical and electronic product features, designing the electrical systems for flagship models, specifying and designing various components, managing procurement, and participating in supplier selection processes.

Overall, Curtis Jacobson, PMP has a diverse background encompassing product management, strategy development, entrepreneurship, and engineering in the automotive industry.

Curtis Jacobson, PMP holds a B.S. degree in Engineering from Virginia Tech, which they completed from 1986 to 1989. Prior to that, they studied Mechanical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology from 1984 to 1986. Curtis also attended Herndon High School for their secondary education. Curtis is also certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute, although the specific date of certification is not provided.

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Timeline

  • Emobility Connectivity Product Strategy Lead

    October, 2019 - present

  • Product Manager, Connectivity

    February, 2015

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