Amane Tawarada
About Amane Tawarada
Amane Tawarada is a Product Manager at Wizards of the Coast, with a background in operations and product management at Amazon. Tawarada holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Michigan.
Work at Wizards of the Coast
Amane Tawarada has been employed at Wizards of the Coast as a Product Manager since 2021. In this role, Tawarada focuses on product development and management, leveraging a strong understanding of user needs to drive innovation. The position is based in Renton, Washington, where Tawarada has contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing the user experience through collaborative efforts.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Tawarada has extensive experience at Amazon, where they held multiple roles over several years. Starting as an Operations Team Leader in Middletown, Delaware, from 2016 to 2017, Tawarada transitioned to a Vendor Manager role in Seattle from 2017 to 2019. Following this, Tawarada served as a Program Manager from 2019 to 2020 and later as a Product Manager from 2020 to 2021. Each position contributed to a robust understanding of operations and product management.
Internship Experience
Before joining Amazon, Tawarada gained practical experience through internships. In 2015, Tawarada worked as a Marketing Intern at Nordson Corporation for four months in Plymouth, Michigan. Additionally, Tawarada served as a Social Media Marketing Intern at two.42.solutions for another four months in Southfield, Michigan. These roles provided foundational skills in marketing and operations.
Education in Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Tawarada studied at the University of Michigan, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. This program spanned from 2012 to 2016 and equipped Tawarada with knowledge in human capital and people management, emphasizing the importance of understanding user needs in product development.
Focus on User Needs and Process Optimization
Tawarada has a strong focus on understanding and addressing end-user needs within the realm of product management. This focus is complemented by a holistic background in operations and people management, with an emphasis on defect reduction and process optimization. Tawarada's approach aims to transform the human experience through innovative products and effective collaboration.