Jake Kodak
About Jake Kodak
Jake Kodak is a Product Management Lead at Anaplan, with extensive experience in product management across various industries including technology and finance. He holds multiple degrees in engineering and business from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Anaplan
Jake Kodak currently serves as the Product Management Lead at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product strategies and management initiatives. His experience in product management is instrumental in driving innovation and enhancing product offerings at Anaplan.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Jake Kodak has held several significant roles in product management prior to his current position. He worked as a Senior Product Manager at Amazon Web Services - EC2 from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Principal Product Manager at SevOne for 7 months in 2016. His tenure at Zerto as Consulting Product Manager lasted from 2019 to 2021, and he was Vice President of Client Engagement at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Jake Kodak studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He also attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management, obtaining a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management.
Skills and Expertise
Jake Kodak possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in financial markets, such as modeling, equities, options, ETFs, and commodities trading. He has a strong background in reverse engineering and commercialization, which are key components of his product management specialty. Additionally, he has experience in international trade and productization.
Focus Areas in Product Management
Jake Kodak specializes in technology alliance and federal accounts, indicating a focus on strategic partnerships and government-related projects. His work emphasizes the democratization of innovation and chaos theory, reflecting his commitment to advancing product management practices.