Jason Taylor
About Jason Taylor
Jason Taylor is a Senior Program Manager at KYOCERA SLD Laser, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in program management and engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Lumileds, MVC, and SVTC.
Current Role at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Jason Taylor serves as a Senior Program Manager at KYOCERA SLD Laser, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he drives international teams to develop and commercialize laser products, successfully releasing an average of five product SKUs per year. He utilizes the Stage Gate process to ensure structured product development and launch into volume manufacturing. His responsibilities include interfacing with business development and marketing to establish product specifications and align them with engineering and operations.
Previous Experience at Lumileds
Before joining KYOCERA SLD Laser, Jason Taylor worked at Lumileds as the Senior Manager of Integral Programs from 2015 to 2019. His role involved overseeing integral programs and managing cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives. His tenure at Lumileds contributed to his extensive experience in program management within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Jason Taylor studied at San Jose State University, where he earned both a Master of Science in Electronic Materials and Devices and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the same institution. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in program management and engineering.
Career History and Roles
Jason Taylor has held various engineering and management positions throughout his career. He worked as a Staff Engineer-CVD/Diffusion at MVC from 2004 to 2006 and as a Process Technology Development Staff Member at SVTC from 2008 to 2010. He also served as Engineering Manager - Thin Films/Diffusion at SVTC from 2010 to 2012. His earlier roles include Senior Process Engineer at Micrel from 1997 to 2004 and Chemical Engineer II at SRI International from 1994 to 1997.
Professional Development and Instruction
In addition to his program management responsibilities, Jason Taylor provides periodic course instruction through the American Management Association. He conducts training sessions at their facility in San Francisco and at various customer sites. He actively employs the latest strategies and tools in project management, including hybrid approaches and Generative AI, to enhance his teaching and professional practice.