Nona Penner
About Nona Penner
Nona Penner is a Manager of Materials Program Management at Skydio, with a background in investment analysis and materials management across various technology companies. She holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where she also completed a minor in History.
Current Role at Skydio
Nona Penner serves as the Manager of Materials Program Management at Skydio, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing materials management processes and ensuring efficient program execution. Her work contributes to the company's mission of advancing autonomous drone technology. Skydio is based in San Mateo, California, where Penner applies her expertise in materials management to support the company's operations.
Previous Experience at Aeva
Prior to her current role, Nona Penner worked at Aeva, where she held two positions. She served as the Senior Materials Program Manager from 2021 to 2022, followed by a role as Manager of Materials Planning & PLM Operations from 2022 to 2023. In these roles, she focused on materials planning and product lifecycle management, contributing to the development of advanced sensor technology.
Experience at Waymo and Marvell Semiconductor
Nona Penner has also worked at Waymo as a Materials Program Manager from 2020 to 2021. In this capacity, she managed materials for autonomous vehicle projects. Before her time at Waymo, she was employed at Marvell Semiconductor as a Supply Planner from 2018 to 2020, where she was responsible for supply chain planning and inventory management.
Investment Analyst Role at PGIM Real Estate
From 2016 to 2018, Nona Penner worked as an Investment Analyst at PGIM Real Estate in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she analyzed real estate investment opportunities and supported decision-making processes related to property acquisitions and management.
Education and Academic Background
Nona Penner studied at the University of California, Berkeley, where she attended the Haas School of Business from 2012 to 2016. She earned a degree in business administration with a minor in history. Her education provided a strong foundation in business principles and analytical skills, which she has applied throughout her career.