Jonathan Pettingill
Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts graduate from UC San Diego, pursuing MBA at UC Davis. Co-Chair of Challenge for Charity and Director of Technology at Big Bang Business Plan Competition.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, Design, Management, Marketing, Web design |
| Groups: | 2011 UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition, 2012 UC Berkeley Startup Competition, Big Bang! Business Plan Competition, Global Social Venture Competition, Social e-challenge Competition 2009 [inactive], UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition 2009-2010, University of Maryland $75K Business Plan Competition, [INACTIVE] UC Berkeley Business Plan Competition 2008-2009, [OLD] Social e-challenge Competition 2008 [INACTIVE] |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of California System - Davis, University of California System - San Diego |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Wells Fargo, Internet Services Group |
| Position: | Summer Intern |
| Time period: | June 2008 - September 2008 |
| Description: | Product Management:
- Conducted competitive market analysis regarding the industry landscape of online personal financial management tools that consumers use to manage personal finances. - Assisted in the development of customer satisfaction surveys and product research criteria for Wells Fargo Online, small business division. - Developed design implementation for fixing inefficient computer system processes conducted by bankers at Wells Fargo. |
| Employer: | Cubic Defense Applications |
| Position: | Associate Software Engineer |
| Time period: | September 2005 - August 2007 |
| Description: | Product Development:
- Implemented new approaches to 3D visualization, increasing the functionality and appeal of Cubic’s military training software sold in multi-million dollar contracts worldwide. - Utilized programming and creative skills to add 3D weather environments and audio effects to software. The upgrade facilitated sales to armed forces in Australia, South Korea and the U.K. - Maintained and developed relationships with clients such as the U.S. Army and National Guard while creating interactive 3D replicas of their urban training environments. - Evaluated the impact of various 3D APIs, helping to select and develop a graphics system that allowed Cubic to go from visualizing 500 military units to 2000. |
| Employer: | Barrel House Studios |
| Position: | Producer, Web Designer, Musician |
| Time period: | October 2004 - January 2007 |
| Description: | Entrepreneurship:
- Designed and established multimedia website for music and art promotions. - Managed and marketed for the blues-rock band Barrel House, obtaining concert venues, recording locations, and a solid fan base. - Produced, mixed and performed lead guitar and vocals for Barrel House band and others. |
| Employer: | Taylor & Pond Corporate Communications |
| Position: | Web Designer |
| Time period: | August 2003 - November 2004 |
| Description: | Project Management:
- Performed as web designer and group manager, working with premiere clients such as Herbalife International, the Acura Classic Tennis Tournament and various e-commerce sites. - Directed team of web designers, programmers and journalists for the online, daily periodical, Women’s Sports Net, reaching over 50,000 in circulation. - Developed market presence for Women’s Sports Net by writing press releases, and opening channels of communication with other sports and leisure groups. |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of California System - Davis |
| Time period: | 2009 |
| Degree: | Emphasis in Technology Management and Marketing, MBA |
| University: | University of California System - San Diego |
| Time period: | 2003 |
| Degree: | Interdisciplinary Computing in the Arts, BA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | Challenge for Charity, Co-Chair: Used leadership and event coordinating skills to raise over $15,000 for Special Olympics and the Boys and Girls Club.
Big Bang Business Plan Competition, Director of Technology: Conducted design and functionality updates to the Big Bang website for a competition that awards more than $20,000 to entrepreneurs in the UC Davis community. |
