John Whitecar
About John Whitecar
John Whitecar serves as the Vice President of Product Strategy at DSP Concepts, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in automotive audio technology, having held key engineering roles at companies such as Ford Motor Company, Tesla Motors, and Texas Instruments.
Current Role at DSP Concepts
John Whitecar serves as the Vice President of Product Strategy at DSP Concepts, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on defining product strategies that cater to automotive audio customers. He plays a significant part in building teams that support sales, engineering, and customer support for automotive OEM clients. His leadership contributes to the overall direction and success of the company's product offerings in the automotive audio sector.
Previous Experience in Automotive Engineering
Prior to his current role, John Whitecar accumulated extensive experience in the automotive industry. He worked at Ford Motor Company as a DSP Technical Specialist from 1995 to 2000 and later as a Product Engineer from 1988 to 1995. He also held positions at Visteon Corporation as a DSP Technical Fellow and Chief Infotainment System Architect from 2000 to 2004, and at Texas Instruments as the CTO Radio/Infotainment Systems Architect from 2004 to 2015. His roles involved significant contributions to vehicle acoustics and infotainment systems.
Experience at Tesla Motors
John Whitecar worked at Tesla Motors from 2015 to 2017, where he held the position of Sr. Manager Wireless Engineering and Principal Engineer. His tenure at Tesla was marked by his involvement in advancing wireless technologies within the automotive sector. His experience at Tesla adds to his comprehensive background in automotive engineering and product strategy.
Educational Background in Acoustics
John Whitecar has a solid educational foundation in acoustics and audio electronics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, focusing on acoustics. He furthered his studies at Arizona State University, where he obtained a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) with an emphasis on acoustics and digital signal processing. This academic background supports his expertise in automotive audio technologies.
Mentorship and Leadership
John Whitecar is recognized for his mentorship and leadership within the engineering community. He is known for being a thoughtful mentor, contributing to the growth and development of talent in the automotive audio field. His experience in C-suite and VP level engineering roles has equipped him with the skills to lead and build formidable teams that drive innovation and success in product development.