Darren Underwood
About Darren Underwood
Darren Underwood is a Middle Mile Partner Manager at Amazon Logistics, where he focuses on enhancing the Linehaul program and collaborating with third-party carriers. He has a diverse background, including roles at Apple and GAT Airline Ground Support, as well as military experience as an Intelligence Analyst in the Army National Guard.
Current Role at Amazon Logistics
Darren Underwood serves as the Middle Mile Partner Manager at Amazon Logistics, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on educating internal and external senior business leaders about the efficient expansion and leveraging of the Linehaul program. He collaborates with third-party carrier leadership and Amazon technology teams to drive process improvements and enhance vendor engagement and growth.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Prior to his current role, Darren worked at Amazon in various capacities. He served as an Area Manager from 2019 to 2020 in Opa Locka, Florida, and as an Area Manager II from 2020 to 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina. His experience at Amazon involved strategic assessments of the Linehaul program, identifying opportunities, and aligning with key stakeholders for program decision-making.
Experience at Apple and GAT Airline Ground Support
Darren worked at Apple as a Technical Specialist for seven months in 2018 in the Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina area. Before that, he was employed at GAT Airline Ground Support as a Ramp Trainer/Ramp Lead from 2017 to 2018. His roles in these companies contributed to his expertise in operational training and technical support.
Military Background and Intelligence Analysis
Darren served in the Army National Guard as an Intelligence Analyst from 2014 to 2020 in the Fayetteville, North Carolina area. This experience provided him with skills in data analysis and strategic assessment, which he applies in his current role at Amazon Logistics.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Darren Underwood holds an Associate's degree in Military Intelligence from Cochise College, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. His educational background supports his analytical and leadership capabilities in his professional roles.