Cody Johnson
About Cody Johnson
Cody Johnson is a Product Manager at MTS Systems Corporation, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in mechanical engineering and business administration, with previous roles at Third Wave Systems and Polaris Industries.
Work at MTS Systems Corporation
Cody Johnson has served as a Product Manager at MTS Systems Corporation since 2015. In this role, he has been responsible for developing pricing and launch strategies for the company's flagship RPC software. Johnson has also implemented an advisory board to foster continuous user interaction through a Voice of Customer feedback team. His efforts have contributed to enhancing the product offerings and aligning them with customer needs.
Previous Experience at Third Wave Systems
Prior to his current position, Cody Johnson worked at Third Wave Systems in various capacities. He began as an Application Engineer from 2006 to 2008, then progressed to Project Engineer from 2008 to 2010. He later took on the role of Applications Engineering Manager from 2010 to 2014, and finally served as Product Manager for a year in 2014 to 2015. During his tenure, he supported the Field Sales team by developing new selling tools for RPC software.
Internship at Polaris Industries
Cody Johnson gained early industry experience as an Engineering Intern at Polaris Industries from 2004 to 2005. This internship provided him with foundational skills in engineering and product development, which he later applied in his subsequent roles.
Education and Academic Background
Cody Johnson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration from the University of Saint Thomas, completing the program between 2012 and 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in product management and engineering.
Achievements in User Engagement
Cody Johnson has led initiatives to enhance user engagement through organized User Group meetings. He successfully led two international teams to host the best-attended User Group meetings in Europe and China in 30 years. This achievement reflects his ability to connect with users and gather valuable feedback for product development.