Jo Anne B.
About Jo Anne B.
Jo Anne B. is an Engineering Director at Albedo, bringing extensive experience in embedded systems and autonomous flight software. She holds multiple degrees in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and has worked for notable companies including Rivian, Lockheed Martin, and Hewlett Packard.
Current Role at Albedo
Jo Anne B. serves as the Engineering Director at Albedo, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions in the field of autonomous flight systems. Prior to this, she worked at Albedo as the Principal Flight Systems Verification Architect from 2023 to 2024, where she focused on verifying flight system performance and reliability.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Jo Anne B. has a diverse background in engineering, having held various positions across multiple companies. She worked at Rivian as a Test Firmware Manager from 2020 to 2023, managing firmware testing for electrical hardware. Her tenure at TDK InvenSense included roles as a Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer and Principal Test Product Development Engineer from 2013 to 2020. Additionally, she has experience at Lockheed Martin, Hewlett Packard, and several other technology firms.
Educational Background
Jo Anne B. holds multiple degrees in engineering. She earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Her educational foundation is complemented by studies at St John the Baptist DHS, DeAnza College, and The Wharton School.
Technical Expertise
Jo Anne B. possesses extensive experience in mission-critical autonomous flight software and production test methodology for embedded systems. Her career has been marked by a strong focus on delivering both system-level solutions and detailed component design. She demonstrates a quick learning ability and adaptability to new technologies and design methodologies, which has contributed to her success in various engineering roles.
Career Timeline
Jo Anne B.'s career spans several decades, beginning in 1994 at Hughes Aircraft Company as a Systems Engineer. She has held significant roles at companies such as Integrated Systems Inc, Agilent Technologies, Sun Microsystems, and Lockheed Martin. Her career includes positions as a Staff Electronics Engineer, Staff Software Engineer, and Hardware Engineer, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge in the engineering field.