Jessica Zipfel
About Jessica Zipfel
Jessica Zipfel is the F/A-18 Mission Planning Senior Program Manager at Tapestry Solutions, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in information technology and management, she previously held various positions at Boeing for 17 years, focusing on mission planning solutions for the F/A-18 platform.
Work at Tapestry Solutions
Jessica Zipfel serves as the F/A-18 Mission Planning Senior Program Manager at Tapestry Solutions, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages three Scrum teams comprising 25 software and test engineers. Her primary focus is on developing mission planning solutions for all models of the F/A-18 platform, catering to the needs of the US Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Her responsibilities include overseeing system design, requirements analysis, coding, testing, and integration activities, particularly for the F/A-18 Unique Planning Component within the Joint Mission Planning System.
Previous Experience at Boeing
Prior to her current role, Jessica Zipfel worked at Boeing for 17 years, from 2001 to 2018, where she held various positions. She initially served as an Information Technology Manager, followed by a role as Visual Systems Engineering Manager from 2018 to 2021. Subsequently, she worked as a System Engineering Manager for eight months in 2021-2022. Throughout her tenure at Boeing, she contributed to multiple projects and initiatives, enhancing her expertise in engineering and management.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Zipfel holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Lindenwood University. Additionally, she earned a Master of Information Management from Washington University in St. Louis, with a focus on Information Technology. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both business and technical domains, enabling her to effectively manage complex projects and teams.
Background
Jessica Zipfel has a robust background in engineering and program management, with extensive experience in the aerospace sector. Her career has been marked by a commitment to developing innovative solutions for military applications, particularly in mission planning for the F/A-18 platform. Her roles have involved significant leadership responsibilities, overseeing teams and driving project success in high-stakes environments.