John Schaefer

John Schaefer is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in product management, development, and engineering, currently serving as VP, Head of Product Management & Development at FORT Robotics since December 2021. John's leadership roles have included overseeing R&D and product strategy at notable companies such as PTC, where Schaefer was SVP of ThingWorx Platform R&D, and ThingWorx, where John served as SVP & GM. Prior positions include VP Solution Management at SAP Labs, VP Product Development at Lighthammer Software, and Director of Product Development at TAVA Technologies. Schaefer holds a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA from Villanova University.