Jake Wharton leads the Operations team at MachineQ, where he oversees end-to-end deployment services, project management, solutions delivery, customer support, and supply chain. His team is integral in designing, executing, and maintaining large-scale implementations of MachineQ’s IoT solutions, ensuring top-notch customer service across the product portfolio. The Operations team also manages procurement, inventory, and both domestic and international logistics.
Jake holds a B.S.E in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining MachineQ, he accelerated new businesses in emerging tech sectors, including oil & gas, renewable energy, and fintech. At VNG – an alternative energy start-up built by the former founders of Subaru of America and Teleport Communications Group, Jake was the 6themployee and played a pivotal role in the company’s growth. He managed budget, financial modeling, and investor due diligence through Series A and B capital raises. Additionally, he established ERP, POS, and accounting systems, managed utility relationships and commodity strategy, and ran a field services operation nationwide.
Originally from Cape Cod, MA, Jake has proudly called Philadelphia home since 2008. He is a passionate aviator, flying as a private pilot for over 10 years. Jake also enjoys cooking, tinkering with cars and motorcycles, and making sure his rescue pit bull, Willow and Siberian husky, Titan are thoroughly spoiled.
