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Magnus Ekenheim

Belmont,CA

Summary

Technology leader with proven expertise from Amazon and Samsung in product definition and leading execution of cross functional teams (PM, TPM, SDE, QA) to deliver innovative solutions. Delivered Amazon Alexa voice solutions, integrated and used by +300M devices. Driving AI-driven development processes that enhanced operational efficiency by 40%. Adept at fostering collaboration with stakeholders and building high-performing teams to attract top talent.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Amazon
01.2020 - Current
  • Product and Engineering Lead for Amazon Alexa Voice, delivering software solutions to voice-enable Echo, Fire TV, and automotive products. Software delivered to 300M+ devices.
  • Leading a team of 60+ members (in the US and India), including Product Managers, TPMs, Software Developers, and QA engineers.
  • Collaborating with Amazon and partner stakeholders to define product roadmaps and feature prioritization, and leading the development of large-scale projects, including Senior Leadership (up to SVP) status reports.
  • Implemented an AI-driven development process, which increased operational efficiency by 40%.
  • Exceed (top 20%) performance rating 5 years in a row

VP of Engineering

Samsung
04.2015 - 01.2020
  • Led the Samsung SmartThings global IoT platform team, delivering smart home and automotive solutions. Cross-functional teams of up to 120 members across the US, Korea, and Poland.
  • Single-threaded owner of Works With SmartThings program, connecting 400M+ users and 5,000+ partner devices to Samsung's IoT ecosystem.
  • Samsung Developer Conference Keynote speaker

Director Developer Platform

Sony
10.2009 - 03.2015
  • Product owner of Sony Developer Platform. Defined strategy, roadmap, and led execution across multiple business units, e.g., PlayStation, AR/VR, TV, mobile handsets.
  • Close collaboration with OEM partners to integrate Sony technologies and drive large-scale programs with launch partners.


Section Manager

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
07.2008 - 09.2009

Managed 20-25 engineers in four teams, three local and one offshore. Delivered a J2ME Java-based Sony Ericsson gaming platform on OSE RTOS, including the Virtual Machine (JVM), graphics API, and network stack.

Education

Master of Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.Eng.)

Lund University
Lund, Sweden

Skills

  • Lead global Software development teams
  • Project management expertise
  • Technical product management and roadmap definition
  • Build high-performing teams, attract and retain top talent
  • Partner and stakeholder collaboration

Timeline

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Amazon
01.2020 - Current

VP of Engineering

Samsung
04.2015 - 01.2020

Director Developer Platform

Sony
10.2009 - 03.2015

Section Manager

Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications
07.2008 - 09.2009

Master of Science - Computer And Electrical Engineering (M.Sc.Eng.)

Lund University