Building a better world for humans.
👋 Hey, I’m Jackson Higgins.
Right now I’m a Product Manager in Chicago working on smart building tech, analytics and AI products ✨.
I do a lot in my role - everything from roadmapping and feature discovery to data modeling and AI pipeline engineering. I like solving hard problems, working in cross-functional teams, and building technology that improves people’s lives.
🛠 What I Do
Product Management
I lead engineering teams, discover and scope features, and build cool software.Data Strategy & Analytics
I help build and manage systems to ingest and model data, and create valuable data-driven insights.AI-Enabled Product Design
I’ve led prompt engineering, AI agent development, and created integrated chat interfaces.Technical Fluency
I speak everyone’s language: Engineers, data scientists, end users, client relations, and leadership.Art
I also do art sometimes (you should check that out).
My Journey So Far 📍
🏢 Cohesion | Data Product Manager
Lead PM for a smart building SaaS platform.
I built and launched Savvy, an AI-powered analytics tool for commercial buildings and enterprises - used by operators, engineers, workplace managers, and execs across 35+ properties. I’ve owned everything from data ingestion and modeling to AI-driven natural language pipelines to customer-facing dashboards and strategy.
I also serve as the lead PM for Cohesion’s full product suite, overseeing platforms for Access Control, Maintenance, and Workplace Experience. I manage discovery, planning, GTM alignment, and execution across a 15-engineer team, working closely with engineering, design, client success, and executive leadership.
🧠 Inventive Works | Product Manager / Consultant
Helped early-stage startups and internal product teams ship better software.
I led projects from idea to MVP, launched a B2B pet care platform, and turned around a struggling healthcare SaaS product by blending UX, agile ops, and stakeholder alignment.
⚡️ WennSoft | Associate PM
My first Product experience: Developed an HVAC analytics platform to detect energy waste and equipment faults in buildings.
Designed modules, optimized onboarding process, and tripled our TAM.
✈️ Boeing | Industrial Engineer
Led operations transformation at the 777X wing facility.
Built production models, optimized layouts, and saved the company $4M through process redesign.
Also built Power BI + SQL tools that saved the team 500+ hours/year.
✏️ Purdue University | Industrial Engineering
Graduated from Purdue University in 2019 where I studied Industrial Engineering and developed my technical, analytical and communication skills.
I was apart of the Purdue Varsity Swim Team and competed at the Big10, US Open, and National Championship competitions. I was given the 2019 Big Ten Swimming and Diving Sportsmanship Award for my leadership and academic standing.