Amina Emenena

I am an Engineering Manager and Adjunct Professor based in Southern California. Currently my focus is overseeeing and improving engineering infrastructure at Twitch.

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Empowering Technical Innovation and Operational Excellence.
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Over The Past Decade

I've built technical products for companies across the country ranging from software testing suites to cloud infrastructure with a focus on solid, scalable, and thorough solutions.

I am an experienced Engineering Manager currently leading teams for Twitch, where I apply my technical expertise and management skills to drive innovation. I oversee engineering processes, manage projects, and mentor a team of skilled engineers to deliver cutting-edge technology.

My previous experience as a Technical Operations Engineer at Valimail involved supporting the company's real-time email security system, managing operational infrastructure, and troubleshooting technical issues.

Prior to joining Valimail, I worked at Raytheon and Northrop Grumman. During my time at Raytheon, I developed automated software testing solutions and provided systems engineering support for several legacy Navy programs. As part of Northrop Grumman's Unmanned Air Vehicles team, I built and refined automated testing infrastructure, demonstrating my ability to adapt and excel in a wide range of technological areas.

Dynamic Engineering Leader, Focused on Leading High Performance Teams

With 13+ years of technical expertise, I've streamlined team processes, boosting completion rates by 15%, led a 6-month migration of 50+ critical CI/CD jobs (increasing productivity by 40%), improved infrastructure performance by 35% through data-driven strategies, and managed teams to achieve a 25% productivity increase within 7 months. I lead empathetically while maintaining a focus on delivering results.

My Experience

Leadership

Created and maintained comprehensive product roadmaps. Managed large-scale projects and prioritized tasks in accordance with business objectives. Provided technical and professional guidance to a team of eleven Systems Development Engineers

INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT

Maximized efficiency of critical IT infrastructure. Created scalable systems, and implemented virtualization for resource efficiency, and automated management. Increased agile and sustainable business agility and minimized downtime and costs through green initiatives.

SOFTWARE TESTING & QUALITY ASSURANCE

Evaluated and verified the functionality of a software product or application, typically determined by system or application requirements. Concurrently, improved the quality of manufactured products or services by implementing ISO 9000 quality management processes, focusing on preventing mistakes and defects to prevent problems during delivery.

REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENT

Defined the capabilities that must be present in a system in order to satisfy the demands of customers and users in an iterative, recursive, holistic manner

AGILE METHODOLOGY

Achieved alignment between the values and principles described in the Agile Manifesto for software development and implemented iterative product development.

DEI EFFORTS & ERG SUPPORT

Throughout my career, I have actively promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. As a leader in ERGs, I raised awareness on unconscious bias, mentored diverse talent, and built strong communities. DEI is a part of my leadership style and work ethic, ensuring everyone is valued and thrives.

Certifcations
A Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) is a vital asset to any team employing Agile methodologies, bringing a deep understanding of Scrum principles and practices to the table. The CSM certification is a marker of excellence and dedication in the field of Agile project management,
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Certified Scrum Master
Scrum Alliance ·
17 hours ago
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Registered Product Owner
August 1, 2020
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October 16, 2021
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Recommendations
Paige Pawlowski
Software Developer ·
March 26, 2023
Recommended
I have had the privilege of working with Amina on a number of projects during her time as an Engineering Manager at Twitch and hope to continue collaborating with her in the future.

Amina's exceptional leadership skills were evident from the very beginning. She demonstrated an impressive ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders, and was able to create a positive and collaborative work environment that helped us achieve our goals.

Amina is an expert in managing complex projects and timelines. Her ability to balance competing priorities and effectively delegate tasks allowed the team to consistently meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. Amina's attention to detail was always appreciated and helped us identify and address potential issues before they became significant problems.

One of Amina's most significant strengths is her exceptional communication skills. She always ensured that everyone on the team was informed and up-to-date, which helped us stay on track and make informed decisions. Amina also provided constructive feedback and guidance that helped us grow and develop our skills as engineers.

In short, Amina is a highly talented and motivated Engineering Manager and has a proven track record of success in managing teams and delivering results. We are so lucky to have her on our team and at Twitch.
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Ava Barron
Systems Development Engineer ·
January 11
Recommended
Working with Amina at Twitch was a highlight of my career. Her blend of empaty, and forward-thinking leadership in software engineering management is unparalleled. Amina excelled in steering our team through the complexities of large-scale systems and tooling, always ensuring high-quality results.


Her ability to create an environment that fosters innovation is noteworthy.

Under Amina's leadership, we were able to identify, develop and introduce key enhancements to Twitch's developer platforms, elevating our offerings significantly. Her approach to leadership did more than just improve our products; it inspired our team to reach beyond the status quo.


Amina's impact extends beyond engineering management; she is an exceptional mentor. Her guidance helped many of us grow professionally and personally. Any organization would be extremely fortunate to have Amina's leadership and expertise.
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Paige Pawlowski
Software Developer ·
March 26, 2023
Recommended
I have had the privilege of working with Amina on a number of projects during her time as an Engineering Manager at Twitch and hope to continue collaborating with her in the future.

Amina's exceptional leadership skills were evident from the very beginning. She demonstrated an impressive ability to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders, and was able to create a positive and collaborative work environment that helped us achieve our goals.

Amina is an expert in managing complex projects and timelines. Her ability to balance competing priorities and effectively delegate tasks allowed the team to consistently meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work. Amina's attention to detail was always appreciated and helped us identify and address potential issues before they became significant problems.

One of Amina's most significant strengths is her exceptional communication skills. She always ensured that everyone on the team was informed and up-to-date, which helped us stay on track and make informed decisions. Amina also provided constructive feedback and guidance that helped us grow and develop our skills as engineers.

In short, Amina is a highly talented and motivated Engineering Manager and has a proven track record of success in managing teams and delivering results. We are so lucky to have her on our team and at Twitch.
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Ava Barron
Systems Development Engineer ·
January 11
Recommended
Working with Amina at Twitch was a highlight of my career. Her blend of empaty, and forward-thinking leadership in software engineering management is unparalleled. Amina excelled in steering our team through the complexities of large-scale systems and tooling, always ensuring high-quality results.


Her ability to create an environment that fosters innovation is noteworthy.

Under Amina's leadership, we were able to identify, develop and introduce key enhancements to Twitch's developer platforms, elevating our offerings significantly. Her approach to leadership did more than just improve our products; it inspired our team to reach beyond the status quo.


Amina's impact extends beyond engineering management; she is an exceptional mentor. Her guidance helped many of us grow professionally and personally. Any organization would be extremely fortunate to have Amina's leadership and expertise.
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