Amanda Watkins
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Senior Solution Architect with extensive experience at Anaconda, specializing in systems integration and customer engagement. Proven track record of optimizing cloud solutions and leading innovative proof-of-concept initiatives that drive business value. Expertise in containerization and technical documentation, complemented by strong leadership abilities that foster product development and elevate client satisfaction. Committed to advancing cloud architecture strategies to achieve exceptional outcomes for clients and enhance overall service delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Solution Architect
Anaconda
06.2021 - Current
- Worked directly with customers to develop and implement solutions for integrating Anaconda products, cloud and on-prem, into their existing ecosystem
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
- Developed and documenting product integration solutions for Anaconda products, both cloud and on-prem, with third-party repositories and AI products
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure seamless integration of third-party solutions into existing systems architecture.
- Developed and documented product solution workflows to meet customer security, data science, and machine learning needs
- Implemented disaster recovery plans that ensured minimal service disruptions during unforeseen events or system failures.
Staff Software Engineer, Project Manager
Areté Associates
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Led software development for video analytics team, enhancing system performance and scalability.
- Drove architectural improvements, optimizing codebase for maintainability and efficiency.
- Designed infrastructure and optimized build and release processes, streamlining code pipelines.
- Spearheaded agile methodologies adoption, streamlining workflows and improving team productivity.
- Developed regression testing framework, significantly boosting system reliability.
Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.2017 - 08.2019
- Engineered diverse interfaces to integrate proprietary hardware with test systems.
- Developed front-end components for testing systems.
- Executed updated software specifications for essential testing frameworks.
- Coordinated with third-party vendors to ensure timely completion of project goals.
- Collaborated with systems engineering team to design test suites for Scalable Space Inertial Reference Unit.
Software Engineer Consultant
Amiggi
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Engineered a prototype with Java, Apache Spark Machine Learning, Git, and Maven to autonomously extract web page content.
Deployment Engineer
TouchCommerce
01.2014 - 02.2016
- Developed and deployed code using a custom content management system for click-to-chat and click-to-call solutions.
- Conducted testing and debugging of custom implementations using industry-standard tools.
- Created and refined proof-of-concepts for feature enhancements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new technologies.
Mathematics Teaching Assistant and Tutor
California State University - Northridge
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught MATH 131: Mathematical Ideas, and MATH 150AL: Calculus I Lab sections.
- Created and maintained course websites.
- Developed lectures and study materials.
- Provided academic support in the mathematics lab.
Deployment and Applications Engineer
TouchCommerce
03.2010 - 08.2013
- Utilized a custom content management system to create and implement code for click-to-chat, click-to-call, and automated guides.
- Leveraged industry-standard tools to conduct testing and debugging of custom implementations.
- Managed and sustained technical documentation within Confluence.
- Partnered with external clients and internal teams on proof-of-concepts, launches, and enhancements.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting for complex application issues.
Software Engineer
ValueClick
06.2007 - 03.2010
- Developed and maintained user interfaces for web advertisers and publishers using Perl, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, and CSS.
- Merged and submitted code using Perforce and Fisheye.
- Conducted peer code reviews using Crucible.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CAMaster of Science - Computer Science
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA01-2016
Skills
- Agile project management
- Amazon Web Services expertise
- Containerization expertise
- DevOps methodologies
- Enterprise architecture design
- Technical leadership
Languages
BASH
C/C++
JavaScript
Python
Timeline
Senior Solution Architect
Anaconda
06.2021 - Current
Staff Software Engineer, Project Manager
Areté Associates
08.2019 - 06.2021
Principal Software Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corporation
11.2017 - 08.2019
Software Engineer Consultant
Amiggi
03.2017 - 04.2017
Deployment Engineer
TouchCommerce
01.2014 - 02.2016
Mathematics Teaching Assistant and Tutor
California State University - Northridge
08.2013 - 12.2013
Deployment and Applications Engineer
TouchCommerce
03.2010 - 08.2013
Software Engineer
ValueClick
06.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics And Computer Science
University of California San Diego
Master of Science - Computer Science
California State University Northridge