Amara Graham
About Amara Graham
Amara Graham serves as the Head of Developer Experience at Camunda, where she focuses on enhancing developer enablement through documentation and SDKs. With a background in developer advocacy and community management at companies like IBM and Intel, she has a strong interest in artificial intelligence and user experience.
Work at Camunda
Amara Graham serves as the Head of Developer Experience at Camunda since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for the vision, strategy, and execution of documentation and Software Development Kits (SDKs) aimed at enhancing developer enablement. Under her leadership, the Developer Experience team underwent a reorganization in October 2022, transitioning from Developer Relations into Engineering, which expanded its scope to include SDKs.
Previous Experience in Developer Advocacy
Prior to her current position, Amara Graham worked as a Senior Developer Advocate at IBM from 2017 to 2019 in the Austin, Texas Area. She also held roles at Intel Corporation, where she served as an Analytics Community Manager and AI Developer Advocate from 2016 to 2017, and as an Enterprise Applications Capability Engineer from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as an Application Developer at Intel from 2012 to 2013.
Background in Engineering and Community Management
Amara Graham began her career at Intel Corporation, where she worked in various engineering roles, including as an Application Developer and later as an Enterprise Applications Capability Engineer. She also served as the Analytics Community Manager and AI Developer Advocate at Intel. After her tenure at Intel, she became the Director of Developer Relations at Wowza Media Systems from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as an Engineering Intern at Friedrich Air Conditioning.
Education and Expertise
Amara Graham earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science from Trinity University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in technology and developer advocacy. She has a keen interest in the advancements of artificial intelligence, which complements her professional focus on user experience and technical communities.
Speaking Engagements and Community Involvement
Amara Graham has actively participated in the tech community by speaking at various conferences, including Monktoberfest, DevRelCon SF, and API the Docs Chicago. Her focus on user experience and technical communities is evident in her engagement with both online and offline platforms, where she shares insights and fosters collaboration among developers.