Douglas Ayres
About Douglas Ayres
Douglas Ayres is a Program Manager at TomTom, specializing in automotive navigation software, with extensive experience in project and product management roles across Asia and the United States.
Program Manager at TomTom
Douglas Ayres has been serving as a Program Manager at TomTom since 2017. He is based in Taipei City, Taiwan, and oversees the development of automotive navigation software programs. His role focuses on delivering solutions for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in China, Japan, and India. This position leverages his extensive experience in the field and requires managing complex projects across multiple countries in Asia.
Product Development Manager at Lutra Light
Prior to his current role, Douglas Ayres worked as the Product Development Manager at Lutra Light from 2014 to 2017. During his tenure in New Taipei City, Taiwan, he was responsible for spearheading product development initiatives. This role built on his previous experience and allowed him to further hone his skills in managing cross-functional teams and driving innovative product solutions in the technology sector.
Senior Project Manager at USAA
From 2010 to 2014, Douglas Ayres held the position of Senior Project Manager at USAA in the San Antonio, Texas Area. In this role, he led various high-impact projects and contributed to strategic planning and execution. His responsibilities included overseeing project lifecycles, ensuring timely deliverables, and managing stakeholder expectations.
Educational Background
Douglas Ayres completed his Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008. Earlier, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the same institution, which he attended from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provided a solid foundation in business and finance, which has been instrumental throughout his career in management roles.
General Manager at Kaigo - Event Management
Douglas Ayres worked as the General Manager at Kaigo - Event Management in Taiwan from 2009 to 2010. In this capacity, he managed various aspects of event planning and execution, ensuring smooth operations and high client satisfaction. This role allowed him to develop strong organizational and leadership skills, essential for his later positions.