Summary
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Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
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Hi, I’m

John-David Burkavage

Program Manager II
Port Angeles,WA

Summary

Collaborative Program Manager skilled in managing functional operations and projects related to prototype devices and logistics. Advanced understanding of organizational strategies, competing priorities, and positive team leadership. Expertise in logistical analysis, inventory and supply chain tracking, development and standardization of processes. Meticulous analytical problem solver for inventory management and procurement.

Overview

15
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
3
Certifications

Work History

Amazon Lab126
Sunnyvale, CA

Program Manager II
08.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Hardware Product Development
  • Manage Lab 126 prototype distribution, logistics and operations
  • Currently manage 30+ programs through xVT development milestones to final product release
  • Support hardware engineering teams daily and work with software engineers to create feature enhancements to our internal tools

Apple
SF Bay Area, CA

Creative, Visual Specialist & Certified Trainer
01.2008 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Supported the NSO of Apple's global flagship store in San Francisco and Cupertino. Managed visuals by maintaining the stores technology and demo systems while making daily adjustments to planogram
  • Worked with the Corporate Product Merchandising Teams setting up avenue display fixtures to be rolled out worldwide
  • Headed workshops, Apple Camp for kids, group training sessions and coaching multiple customers simultaneously
  • Genius Bar servicing iOS devices and Mac computers providing world class technical support.


Education

Cogswell Polytechnical College

from Digital Audio Technology
01.2006 - 05.2010

University Overview

Studied digital audio with a focus on recording/sound fundamentals, music theory, and comprehensive musicianship.

Accomplishments

    Small Business Entrepreneur, Dynamic Artist and Musician, Audio Engineer

Certification

Product Development Process

Timeline

Manager Training

08-2022

Interrupting Unconscious Bias

04-2020

Program Manager II

Amazon Lab126
08.2019 - Current

Product Development Process

08-2019

Creative, Visual Specialist & Certified Trainer

Apple
01.2008 - 08.2019

Cogswell Polytechnical College

from Digital Audio Technology
01.2006 - 05.2010
John-David BurkavageProgram Manager II