Jonathan Karmel

Jonathan Karmel is a seasoned technology professional currently serving as the Director of Product Management for Simulation & Evaluation at Waymo, a leading autonomous vehicle company. His career trajectory showcases a blend of expertise in product management, business development, and data science.

Education and Early Career

Karmel received his education from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned:

• A Bachelor's degree in Economics, with a focus on Finance and Statistics
• An MBA, specializing in Customer Analytics

His professional journey began in finance, where he worked as an analyst at Gleacher Partners and later as a Private Equity Associate at Providence Equity.

Career Progression

Karmel's career path demonstrates a transition from finance to technology:

1. Google: He held several roles at Google, including:

   • New Business Development
   • Product Lead for Growth, Data Science & CRM in Google Play
   • Senior Product Manager for Google Play Instant (an incubation project)
   • Group Product Manager for Google Play

2. Disk-In: Served as VP of Business Development

3. Waymo: Currently serves as the Director of Product Management for Simulation & Evaluation1

Expertise and Skills

Karmel's professional background highlights his expertise in:

• Product management
• Business development
• Data science and customer analytics
• CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
• Autonomous driving technology

At Waymo, Karmel leverages his diverse skill set to drive product innovation in autonomous driving technology, focusing on simulation and evaluation aspects.2