Jacopo Sannazzaro

Jacopo Sannazzaro is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and consulting. Currently serving as a Group Product Manager at Waymo since January 2022, Sannazzaro leads initiatives in trajectory initialization and optimization, as well as freeway driving behavior. Prior to this role, Sannazzaro held a position as a Senior Product Manager focused on trajectory optimization. Sannazzaro's tenure at Google from 2017 to 2022 included significant contributions to the Assistant on Android, notably launching voice typing on the Pixel 6. Earlier experiences at Bain & Company involved designing sales compensation plans, analyzing investment opportunities in the software sector, and developing growth strategies for technology companies. Sannazzaro's background also includes consultancy work at Accenture specializing in Enterprise Performance Management and a research role at the University of California focusing on innovative vehicle control systems. Sannazzaro holds an M.B.A. from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and multiple degrees in Mechanical Engineering from prestigious institutions including Politecnico di Milano.