Jacob James

Jacob James is a seasoned supply chain and partnerships expert with extensive experience in high-performance computing, infotainment, and autonomous mobility. Currently serving as a Supply Chain Manager at Tesla, Jacob specializes in PCBA, HPC, car computer, and infotainment systems. Prior to Tesla, Jacob held roles at Zoox as Partnerships Manager, where responsibilities included managing various systems for Amazon's autonomous mobility subsidiary, and at Amazon as Program Manager, focusing on scaling logistics within Amazon Freight. Jacob’s consulting background at Frost & Sullivan involved go-to-market strategies and forecasting in supply chain and eCommerce contexts. Previous experience at Cummins Inc. encompassed multiple roles in electronics, including Global Supply Manager and Product Manager, overseeing significant budgets for electronic components in commercial vehicles. Jacob holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore and advanced degrees in dynamics, systems, controls, and industrial engineering from the University of Florida and Sri Jayachamarajendra College Of Engineering, respectively, along with an MBA exchange semester at Fudan University.