Benjamin Hockenberry
About Benjamin Hockenberry
Benjamin Hockenberry is a Product Manager at Sila Solutions Group, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in user research and product development, particularly in enhancing mobile electronic flight bag applications.
Work at Sila Solutions Group
Benjamin Hockenberry has been employed at Sila Solutions Group since 2016, currently serving as a Product Manager. In this role, he has focused on the mobile electronic flight bag application's weather solution, conducting user research to identify market problems and validate solutions. Prior to his current position, he held various roles at Sila Solutions Group, including Analyst from 2013 to 2016, Systems Analyst from 2010 to 2013, Project Manager from 2008 to 2010, and Business Analyst for a brief period in 2013.
Experience at Bombardier Aerospace
Before joining Sila Solutions Group, Benjamin Hockenberry worked at Bombardier Aerospace as an OOC Flight Coordinator from 2001 to 2003. His tenure at Bombardier took place in Dallas, TX, where he gained valuable experience in the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Hockenberry studied Aviation Administration Technology at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1997 to 2001. He also pursued further education at the University of Washington, obtaining a Certificate in Solutions Architecture. Additionally, he completed coursework in the Fundamentals of User Experience at the School of Visual Concepts.
Product Development Initiatives
In his role as Product Manager at Sila Solutions Group, Benjamin Hockenberry has led initiatives to enhance the mobile electronic flight bag application. He defined the product roadmap and developed a prioritized backlog for the weather solution, coordinating with development teams within an agile framework. He also led the integration of real-time weather information into the application, improving pilots' access to up-to-date weather data.