Jessica Uelmen
About Jessica Uelmen
Jessica Uelmen serves as the Senior Director of Engineering for See & Spray at Blue River Technology, where she has contributed to integrating robotics into education. With a diverse background in engineering and product management, she has held various leadership roles in companies such as Cruise, Fitbit, and Parallax Inc.
Current Role at Blue River Technology
Jessica Uelmen serves as the Senior Director of Engineering for the See & Spray division at Blue River Technology. She has held this position since 2023, working from Santa Clara, California. In her role, she oversees engineering initiatives and contributes to the advancement of agricultural technology.
Previous Experience at Blue River Technology
Before her current position, Jessica Uelmen worked as the Director of Software Engineering for the See & Spray division at Blue River Technology from 2022 to 2023. During her time in Sunnyvale, California, she focused on software development and engineering processes that support agricultural innovation.
Professional Background
Jessica Uelmen has a diverse professional background in engineering and product management. She previously worked at Cruise as a Senior Manager for Vehicle Product and later as Origin Product Lead/Staff Product Manager from 2018 to 2021. Her experience also includes roles at Fitbit, where she was a Product Manager for Connected Devices, and at Udacity as a Product & Program Manager for Mobile Content.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Uelmen holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Engineering Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering Technology with a focus on Computer Systems from the University of Central Florida, where she studied from 2004 to 2008.
Contributions to Robotics Education
In addition to her engineering roles, Jessica Uelmen has contributed to initiatives that enable teachers to integrate robotics into their classrooms. This involvement highlights her commitment to education and the promotion of technology in learning environments.