Jay Howard
About Jay Howard
Jay Howard is a Product and Marketing Manager at Vuzix Corporation, where he has worked since 2007. He has extensive experience in product marketing and management, having held senior positions at companies such as DMC Stratex Networks, Compaq, Apple, and Intel.
Work at Vuzix
Jay Howard has been employed at Vuzix Corporation as a Product and Marketing Manager since 2007. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that both engineering and management teams understand the strategic vision and product requirements. He plays a key role in writing and communicating Market Requirements Documents (MRDs) and Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), which are essential for guiding product development and marketing strategies.
Education and Expertise
Jay Howard studied at the Community College of the US Air Force, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology from 1974 to 1977. His educational background provides a strong foundation in electronics, which is relevant to his current role in product and marketing management, particularly in the field of video eyewear products.
Background
Prior to his current position at Vuzix, Jay Howard held several significant roles in the technology sector. He worked at DMC Stratex Networks Inc as a Senior Product Marketing Manager from 2001 to 2003. Earlier, he served as a Senior Product Manager/Project Marketing Manager at Compaq Computer Corporation from 1991 to 1994 and at Intel Corporation from 1997 to 2001. He also worked at Apple as a Manager of Application Development Support from 1989 to 1991.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jay Howard has developed strategic plans and business cases specifically for video eyewear products. His experience across various technology companies has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage product marketing effectively and to align product development with market needs.