Joe K.
About Joe K.
Joe K. is a Principal Product Manager with extensive experience in product development and management across various industries. He has a background in mechanical engineering and product design, and has contributed to over 35 consumer and industrial products.
Work at Hotel Engine
Joe K. currently serves as Principal Product Manager at Hotel Engine, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leveraging design thinking and systems approaches to enhance the company's product offerings. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of innovative solutions that meet the needs of Hotel Engine's clientele.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Hotel Engine, Joe K. held various product management roles across multiple organizations. He worked at DISCO as Director of Product Management from 2019 to 2023, and at RetailMeNot, Inc. as Senior Product Manager and Head of Innovation Lab from 2018 to 2019. His experience spans over a decade, during which he has developed a strong foundation in managing complex products with integrated systems.
Education and Expertise
Joe K. earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (MS) in Product Design from Stanford University. His academic background supports his expertise in design thinking and systems approaches, which he applies to transform emerging technologies into innovative products.
Background in Engineering and Product Development
Joe K. began his career at Bose, where he was involved in building speakers. He later transitioned to various roles in product development, including positions at MIOX Corporation as Engineering Product Manager and at The Noribachi Group as Chief Product Engineer. His background includes significant experience in developing consumer and industrial products, having built and shipped over 35 different products utilized in both B2C and B2B environments.
Teaching Experience at Stanford University
From 2013 to 2015, Joe K. served as an Instructor in the Stanford Design Program at Stanford University. In this role, he contributed to the education of students in design principles and practices, sharing his knowledge and experience in product development and engineering.