Amy Kitchen Email & Phone Number

As a proven Director of Software Engineering and Technical Program Manager, I bring over 15 years of experience in driving innovation, leading global teams, and delivering transformative technology solutions. My passion lies in shaping strategies that harness cutting-edge technologies, such as AI, to unlock business value and create seamless user experiences.I’ve had the privilege of leading large-scale initiatives in the financial services industry, navigating complex challenges, and mentoring cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional results. My career has been dedicated to optimizing both technology and talent, from migrating legacy systems to AWS and automating business processes with AI, to improving product delivery timelines and enhancing customer engagement.📶 𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄 ➣ Strategic Technology Leadership ➣ Full Application Development Lifecycle (SDLC) across Global Teams ➣ Cloud Migration & Scalability (AWS) ➣ Complex Financial/Budget Management ➣ Agile/SAFe Program Management ➣ Vendor & Stakeholder Relationship Management ➣ Developing & Mentoring future leaders🎯 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒: ➣ Accelerated outcomes: Doubled technology investment to $30M/year, reducing project timelines from 7 years to 2.5 years for a $100B business. ➣ Improved delivery: Transitioned teams to Agile, leading to a 20% improvement in time to market, 50% increase in business engagement, and 60% boost in associate satisfaction. ➣ Reduced costs: Implemented automated workflows, retiring a $5M vendor solution and redeploying 15 FTEs to higher-value tasks.I'm passionate about leveraging technology to not only drive business growth but also create cultures of innovation and continuous improvement. Let’s connect to explore how I can help lead the future of technology at your organization.Outside of work, I enjoy painting and mixed media art, writing, meditation, and indulging in science fiction.

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  California State University, Northridge

  General Studies/Computer Science