Jonathan Day
About Jonathan Day
Jonathan Day serves as the Director of Embedded Software Engineering at Hubbell Incorporated, where he has worked since 2017. He established an Embedded Community of Practice to foster collaboration and mentoring among developers, and he has significantly expanded his team to enhance its capabilities.
Work at Hubbell
Jonathan Day has been serving as the Director of Embedded Software Engineering at Hubbell Incorporated since 2017. In this role, he has taken significant steps to enhance the department's capabilities, notably by doubling the Embedded team to 16 engineers. This expansion aims to improve the skill set and development capacity of the team. Additionally, he operates as the Product Owner for the Embedded Software Engineering Teams, overseeing projects and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan Day studied at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with High Distinction from 1994 to 1997. He also attended Naugatuck Valley Community-Technical College, achieving an Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology, Summa Cum Laude, from 1992 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in embedded software engineering.
Background
Before his current position at Hubbell, Jonathan Day held various roles in the engineering field. He worked at Lightstat Inc. as a Manager in Engineering and as a New Products Development Engineer. He also served as Manager of Embedded Software Engineering at iDevices, LLC. His career began at Stratus Computer, where he worked as an Engineering Co-op and Webmaster. This diverse experience has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of embedded systems.
Community Engagement
Jonathan Day established and moderates an Embedded Community of Practice (CoP) for the Embedded Software discipline. This initiative facilitates monthly collaborations among professionals to share information and mentor developers. His efforts in creating this community highlight his commitment to fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth within the embedded software engineering field.
Career Progression
Jonathan Day's career in embedded software engineering spans several years and various roles. He began as an Engineering Co-op at Stratus Computer, then progressed to significant positions at Lightstat Inc. and iDevices, LLC, where he contributed to product development and engineering management. His trajectory reflects a consistent focus on embedded systems and leadership in engineering teams.