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LoJack Names Emad Isaac CTO

LoJack[Techtaffy Newsdesk]

LoJack  has appointed Emad Isaac as chief technology officer. A telematics expert, Mr. Isaac has almost 20 years of product development experience in areas including research, development, architecture and product management.

Before joining LoJack,  Mr. Isaac served as senior vice president and CTO at Rand McNally, where he created product roadmaps and portfolios for the telematics, navigation, and digital media businesses. He also was responsible for the overall technology direction, manufacturing operations and strategy, advising the CEO and board of directors on technology matters and product offerings.

Prior to Rand McNally, Mr. Isaac was CTO at Morey, an electronics manufacturing services company, from 2005 to 2011.  From 2000 to 2005, he was Systems Architect and Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff at Motorola, where his responsibilities included defining systems architecture and requirements for key telematics technologies such as GM OnStar, BMW Assist and Mercedes Benz Systems. He also has served in engineering roles at Navistar International, CAE Electronics and Paramax.

Since 2009, Mr. Isaac has been an instructor for the Society of Automotive Engineers. He received a bachelor’s degree in Science in Engineering from McGill University, a bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics from Concordia University, a master’s degree in Engineering Management from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in Biomechanics from the University of Arizona.

Mr. Isaac holds 10 patents.

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