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Jacob Kandel

Product Manager - Android Automotive at Google

San Francisco, US

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About As a Senior Product Manager, I'm guided by a foundational approach: deeply understand the 'why' behind a user's need, deconstruct the 'how' of a complex technical system, and relentlessly ask, 'how might we make it better?' At Google, I apply this philosophy daily, defining the product strategy for core pillars of the Android Automotive platform, which powers millions of vehicles worldwide. My ownership spans: ► Application Ecosystem Compatibility: Leading the strategy to unlock the entire Android mobile app ecosystem for the car. I pioneered the product vision for the core compatibility layer that enabled the seamless integration of top-tier apps with a user base in the millions. ► Core User Experience & Safety: Overseeing the strategy for the in-car media experience, driving foundational UX improvements like multitasking and app-switching, and launching safety features that have demonstrably reduced driver distraction. ► Next-Generation AI Compatibility: Defining the framew

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