Jonathan Newkirk
Senior Product Manager - RAIN Systems and Software at Impinj- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Impinj
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Senior Product Manager - RAIN Systems and Software
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Oct 2020 - Present
Technical Product Manager responsible for APIs and interfaces to Impinj Readers and linux-based reader firmware.
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Product Manager - RAIN Systems and Software
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Feb 2021 - Oct 2021
Responsible for Impinj R700 firmware and Impinj Octane firmware releases from definition to launch, key activities included: -Definition and prioritization of individual features spanning REST API for interfacing with readers, web UI for configuring reader behavior, and security requirements from enterprise customers. -Led cross functional team to manage public release, including working with product marketing to develop messaging, product applications to define technical… Show more Responsible for Impinj R700 firmware and Impinj Octane firmware releases from definition to launch, key activities included: -Definition and prioritization of individual features spanning REST API for interfacing with readers, web UI for configuring reader behavior, and security requirements from enterprise customers. -Led cross functional team to manage public release, including working with product marketing to develop messaging, product applications to define technical enablement plans, and early customers and lead users for feature feedback
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Technical Marketing Engineer
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Jul 2019 - Feb 2021
-Led cross functional team to bring new product to market, including: developing product messaging and claims, delivering sales enablement resources and product training, and influencing product roadmap by working directly with lead users and engineering. -Supported key accounts as Impinj RAIN RFID Reader SME, developed on and off-reader applications to demonstrate reader capabilities -Authored application notes, datasheets, release notes, and external training
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Senior Hardware Test Engineer
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2019
-Responsible for characterization and production test of Impinj's line of RAIN RFID Reader and Endpoint ICs -Architected characterization solution for NPI using C# and TestStand -Created automated build process using Azure DevOps -Developed measurements to characterize silicon products -Primary Toolchain: C#, NI TestStand, Azure DevOps, NuGet, Git, jFrog Artifactory
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NI (National Instruments)
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United States
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Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior RF Systems Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Feb 2018
-Worked with lead customers and R&D to drive product roadmap in Automated Device Characterization space -Developed framework for making interactive measurements utilizing TestStand and LabVIEW front panels -Provided coaching and code reviews to technical team on best practices for tool and measurement architecture to optimize scalability and performance
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Staff RF Systems Engineer
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
-System Lead on Production RF Power Amplifier Final Test Solution using National Instruments STS platform -Developed Automated Test Sequence Generator which easily converts test files into executable TestStand sequence files, reducing data entry for ATE Engineers -Work closely with customers to ensure system needs, providing both remote and onsite support
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Automated Test Systems Engineer
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Jul 2014 - Oct 2015
-Developed semiconductor test programs for mixed signal Semiconductor ICs -Developed API for mipi RFFE using PXI instrumentation -Created system hardware configurations from customer requirements -Acted as technical close for complex opportunites
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Applications Engineer
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2014
-Supported customers with National Instruments hardware and software products -Became proficient with measurement equipment and systems such as SMUs, Oscilloscopes, AWGs, etc. -Gave LabVIEW, Data Acquisition (DAQ), and TestStand training to customers and new employees -Developed proof of concepts for sales opportunities, including developing an INL and DNL test for ADC final test
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Education
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Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Electrical Engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master's coursework, Computer Science