Jack Breese
About Jack Breese
Jack Breese is a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Test and Automation at Latch, where he has worked since 2020. He previously held various engineering and management roles at companies such as Factorize, Kumu Networks, and Apple, contributing to advancements in manufacturing software and systems.
Work at Latch
Jack Breese currently serves as a Senior Staff Software Engineer specializing in Manufacturing Test & Automation at Latch. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development and implementation of manufacturing software validation processes. His role involves delivering a comprehensive continuous integration stack, which includes operating system builds and hardware-in-the-loop testing. This work is critical for ensuring the reliability and efficiency of manufacturing operations.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining Latch, Jack Breese held various positions in software engineering across multiple companies. He worked at Factorize as CTO and Co-Founder for one year, where he focused on technology leadership. His experience also includes a role as a System Software Engineer at Kumu Networks and as a Manufacturing Software Engineer at Mayfield Robotics. Additionally, he served as a Software Design Engineer in Test Intern at Microsoft Studios and held multiple technical roles at Lockheed Martin.
Education and Expertise
Jack Breese earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He also attended Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles.
Achievements in Manufacturing Software Development
Throughout his career, Jack Breese has made significant contributions to manufacturing software development. He developed manufacturing test software utilizing Google's Open Hardware Test Framework and led the transition from Windows to Linux for over 50 manufacturing stations. He also designed test fixture PCBAs in Altium, aimed at optimizing manufacturing test cycle time, and built custom Linux images to support manufacturing operations in China.