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In an industry often defined by complexity and long-standing gender imbalances, Amanda DeWan has carved a path not only through the noise, but to the top.
Starting her career in tech when women made up less than a quarter of the field, Amanda faced the familiar headwinds of underestimation and underrepresentation. But instead of backing down, she leaned in, bringing a mix of sharp technical aptitude, strong cross-functional leadership, and the resilience that only comes from building from scratch.
Today, Amanda operates at the Principal level of Technical Field Excellence, leading large-scale engineering programs, scaling global solutions, and mentoring the next generation of tech talent. Her presence in the room signals more than just a seat at the table, it signals strategy, clarity, and vision.
“She’s the one who gets impossible projects unstuck,” says a member of her team. “There’s this quiet command in how she works, calculated, composed, but fiercely effective.”
What makes Amanda’s ascent so remarkable isn’t just the title, it’s the impact. She’s brought stability to chaotic builds, defined frameworks that teams across the org now rely on and proven that you don’t need to be the loudest voice to drive the most meaningful results.
When asked what advice she’d give to other women entering the field, Amanda doesn’t hesitate:
“You don’t need to become ‘one of the guys’, you need to become the version of you that the future needs. Lead with substance. Advocate with data. And always make space for someone coming up behind you.”
An execution powerhouse, Amanda DeWan is not just thriving in tech, she’s redefining what excellence looks like.
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