Andrea Nelson
About Andrea Nelson
Andrea Nelson serves as the GM of Product at Latch, where she applies her extensive experience in product development and management. With a strong background in aeronautical engineering and leadership roles at various companies, she excels in driving product strategy and fostering client relationships.
Current Role at Latch
Andrea Nelson serves as the GM of Product at Latch, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees product strategy and development, ensuring alignment with the company's goals. Her responsibilities include managing the product lifecycle from conception to deployment, leveraging her extensive background in product management and technical expertise.
Previous Experience at Exa Corporation
Andrea Nelson held multiple positions at Exa Corporation, contributing to her extensive experience in product management. She served as Director of Simulation and Optimization from 2016 to 2018, and prior to that, as Director of Optimization from 2015 to 2016. Her tenure included a role as Senior Director, Simulation, Optimization & Systems for two months in 2018. Additionally, she worked as Product Manager, Optimization from 2010 to 2015, gaining valuable insights into product development and client needs.
Experience at Amazon Robotics
Andrea Nelson worked at Amazon Robotics as a Principal Technical Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. In this role, she focused on product strategy and implementation, applying her technical skills and product management experience to enhance operational efficiency and product offerings within the robotics sector.
Academic Background and Expertise
Andrea Nelson has a strong academic foundation in engineering. She earned a B.S. in Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Davis, from 1998 to 2002. She also holds both an M.S. and a PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University, completed between 2002 and 2008. Her expertise includes Numerical Simulation, Statistics, Optimization, and Fluid Mechanics, which supports her leadership in product development.
Leadership and Management Skills
Andrea Nelson is recognized for her leadership capabilities and her ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams. She has a proven track record of driving consensus to achieve productive outcomes. Her combination of product management and technical skills, along with her client relationship management abilities, positions her as a key player in product strategy and execution.