Matthew Van Dyke
About Matthew Van Dyke
Matthew Van Dyke serves as the Motorcycle Management Innovation Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where he has worked in various engineering and management roles since 2002. He holds multiple degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Current Role at Harley-Davidson
Matthew Van Dyke currently holds the position of Motorcycle Management - Innovation Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company. He has been in this role since 2020 and is based in the Greater Milwaukee Area. In this capacity, he focuses on leading innovative initiatives within motorcycle management, contributing to the company's strategic direction in product development and market engagement.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Matthew Van Dyke has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, having worked in various roles over a span of 14 years. He served as Lead Product Manager - Motorcycles from 2017 to 2020, where he managed motorcycle product lines. Prior to that, he was involved in Accessory Product Planning from 2012 to 2016, and he worked as a Design Engineer and in the Technical Excellence Program from 2002 to 2012. His roles have encompassed both engineering and product management.
Internship Experience at Rayovac
Before his tenure at Harley-Davidson, Matthew Van Dyke gained practical experience as a Project Engineer Intern at Rayovac. He worked there from 2000 to 2001 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role provided him with foundational engineering experience and insights into project management within a corporate environment.
Education and Academic Background
Matthew Van Dyke studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from 1996 to 2000. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering/Engineering Management from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Product Management, enhancing his qualifications in product development and management.