Jim Eskew
About Jim Eskew
Jim Eskew serves as the VP and Head of Product Management at SparkCognition, where he has worked since 2017. He has a strong background in product management, consulting, and engineering, with degrees from Harvard Business School and Purdue University.
Work at SparkCognition
Jim Eskew has served as the Vice President and Head of Product Management at SparkCognition since 2017. In this role, he has been instrumental in launching and scaling AI software product lines, including those related to Generative AI, AutoML, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Deep Learning-based Predictive Maintenance. Under his leadership, these product lines have achieved over $30 million in annual recurring revenue. Prior to his current position, he joined SparkCognition as the Director of Data Science, where he led innovation and product implementation within key accounts.
Education and Expertise
Jim Eskew holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, completing his studies from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he spent 11 months at the University of Galway in 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in product management and data science.
Background
Before joining SparkCognition, Jim Eskew accumulated extensive experience in management consulting and corporate strategy. He worked at Accenture as a Manager in Management Consulting from 2010 to 2013 and previously as a Consultant in Systems Integration & Technology from 2007 to 2010. He also held a position at Dell Technologies as a Corporate Strategy Manager from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, he briefly worked at Planetary Power Inc. as a Strategy & Business Development Associate in 2014.
Achievements
Jim Eskew has made significant contributions to the field of AI and data science, including the authorship of multiple design and utility patents related to deep learning approaches for model training and evaluation. He has also developed techniques for interpreting asset health risks, showcasing his innovative approach to product development and management in the technology sector.
Team Management and Leadership
In his role at SparkCognition, Jim Eskew has recruited and managed a team of over 10 PhD data scientists. His leadership in assembling a skilled team has been crucial for driving the company's AI initiatives and product innovations.