Jeff Misak

Jeff Misak has a strong background in engineering, product development, and technical operations, with a focus on mobile technology and wireless solutions. Jeff has held various leadership positions throughout their career, including roles in companies such as Kenall Lighting, Zebra Technologies, Motorola Solutions, Research in Motion, Telezygology, Firefly Mobile, and Motorola Mobile Devices.

At Kenall Lighting, Jeff served as the VP of Engineering, overseeing a cross-functional team in the development of high-end solid-state lighting products and solutions. Jeff was responsible for R&D, product development, sustaining engineering, field applications engineering, and wireless controls product management. Their focus was on creating diverse lighting products, specifically in areas such as IoT wireless controls, color tuning, and visible light disinfection.

During their time at Zebra Technologies, Jeff held the position of Director of Carrier Channel Sales and Technical Operations. In this role, they led solutions selling and business development in the areas of mobile computers, wireless LAN, and Internet of Things. Jeff also directed strategic initiatives for the channels organization, including device and solution portfolio planning. Jeff played a key role in defining the team's charter, which involved technical account management for major carriers such as AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.

As the Director of Carrier Technical Operations at Motorola Solutions, Jeff was responsible for defining the roles and responsibilities of a wireless carrier-facing team and building the necessary bench strength for technical account management. Jeff developed the technical voice of the carrier role, facilitating communication between internal enterprise and public safety product and regulatory teams.

At Research in Motion, Jeff served as the Senior Director of Product Development, leading a multi-disciplinary team in bringing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to BlackBerry devices. Jeff played a crucial role in organizing and executing preliminary research and analysis of NFC, obtaining certifications from major payment networks.

Jeff also has experience in leading product development teams at Telezygology, Firefly Mobile, and Motorola Mobile Devices. At Telezygology, they organized and led a cross-disciplinary engineering team in developing intelligent and networked fastening devices for industrial, automotive, and marine sectors. At Firefly Mobile, Jeff spearheaded the development and launch of second-generation mobile products and services targeting the teen/tween market segment. And at Motorola Mobile Devices, they held the position of Director of Product Operations and Engineering Manager, driving business results and overseeing product portfolio development for US CDMA carriers.

Overall, Jeff Misak's work experience demonstrates their expertise in engineering, product development, technical operations, and leadership in the mobile technology industry.

Jeff Misak has a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Jeff also holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Additionally, they earned a Master of Business Administration degree with a focus on Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business.