Dominique Nkamicaniye
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Amazon, driving digital transformation and global expansion. Expert in market analysis and cross-functional leadership, I spearheaded initiatives that achieved 30% revenue growth while enhancing accessibility for underserved markets. Passionate about social impact, I leverage technical aptitude to foster inclusive partnerships and innovative solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Product – International Expansions & Exports
Amazon
Seattle, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Spearheaded Amazon’s entry into six emerging markets including Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), delivering inclusive, affordable access to products for millions of customers and bringing SSA products to the world
- Conducted feasibility assessments; research and analysis to identify customer needs, preferences, trends, and competitive landscape; risk analysis for informed decision making
- Led cross-functional global teams to define vision and roadmap for retail, digital expansions; digital product launches, with focus on open, scalable infrastructure and local ecosystem enablement
- Executed in highly matrixed environment and delivered complex projects.
- Cultivated business partnerships to build consensus with internal and external parties including public policy, private players
- Identified product gaps and generated innovative ideas to expand market share, improve customer experience and drive growth.
- Championed the 'Shop Msanzi' initiative to digitally onboard 200K+ Small Medium Business (SMBs) and women-led businesses in South Africa
- Enabled affordable, relevant local payment methods in emerging countries to increase customers and sellers to ensure accessibility, affinity and impact
- Developed use-case driven social impact initiatives to lower economic barriers and increase discoverability for underrepresented sellers
Business Development & Category Leader, Amazon Canada
Amazon
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Revitalized a $1B portfolio through data-driven product and partnership strategies, yielding 30% YoY revenue growth
- Engaged with strategic vendors and brands to create inclusive value chains and increase market accessibility
- Applied customer-centric approaches to enhance product discovery and retention across underserved categories
Finance Leader – Amazon Devices
Amazon
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed global P&L for Fire Tablets & Kindles, optimizing strategic and financial roadmaps
- Reduced $20M+ in opex through investment analysis and roadmap efficiencies
- Improved monetization, financial controls, and customer engagement strategies for device portfolio
Admin & Finance Manager
USAID
Bujumbura, Burundi
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Directed a business incubator and community grant program supporting young local entrepreneurs
- Delivered extensive community engagement and financial stewardship across development programs
- Gained deep on-ground experience in a LIC context, shaping inclusive strategies through local insights
United Technologies Corporation
Hartford & Charlotte
- Delivered financial planning and analytics for global security product lines and IT compliance
- Honored as Operational Excellence Champion for process standardization and risk identification
- Created forward-thinking financial insights to support technology deployment and market analysis
Education
MBA - Management
University of Hartford
Connecticut05-2012
BS - Accounting & Finance
Marian University
Skills
- Digital Transformation; Infrastructure Strategy
- Cross-sector partnerships
- Cross-functional leadership
- Consensus Builder with problem-solving aptitude
- Market Analysis & Risk assessment
- Global Product Expansion
- Technical aptitude - Open ecosystems; AI/ML
- Lower-Middle-Income-Countries (LMIC Market) Experience
- Social Impact
Affiliations
- Big Brother Big Sisters of Puget Sound - I am a proud "Big Sister" to an awesome little sister through the BBBS program
- Member of Seattle Metro Chamber of Commerce - International Leadership Steering Committee
- Board Committee Member of the Arc of King Country - Passionate advocate for fair, equitable access to high quality, inclusive education for neurodiverse learners (early childhood)
Timeline
Head of Product – International Expansions & Exports
Amazon
08.2020 - Current
Business Development & Category Leader, Amazon Canada
Amazon
01.2019 - 08.2020
Finance Leader – Amazon Devices
Amazon
11.2017 - 01.2019
Admin & Finance Manager
USAID
01.2005 - 01.2010
United Technologies Corporation
MBA - Management
University of Hartford
BS - Accounting & Finance
Marian University
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