Amy Kirchhoff
About Amy Kirchhoff
Amy Kirchhoff serves as the Archive Service Product Manager at Portico, JSTOR, where she focuses on data analytics and visualizations to support decision-making. With extensive experience in technology and project management, she has been part of the Portico leadership team since 2006.
Current Role at ITHAKA
Amy Kirchhoff serves as the Archive Service Product Manager for Portico at ITHAKA. In this role, she has been instrumental in developing data visualizations that support both strategic and operational decisions. She collaborates closely with the operations team to enhance efficiency within Portico, contributing to the organization's mission of preserving scholarly content.
Previous Experience at JSTOR
Prior to her current position, Amy Kirchhoff held various roles at JSTOR. She worked as a Software Developer from 1996 to 1999, followed by a position as Technology Liaison from 1999 to 2001. She then served as the Director of Technology Services from 2001 to 2003. Her tenure at JSTOR provided her with a solid foundation in technology and software development within the academic publishing sector.
Experience at ITHAKA
Amy Kirchhoff's career at ITHAKA began in 2003 when she took on the role of Director of Special Projects, a position she held until 2004. She then transitioned to Project Manager for Software Development from 2004 to 2006. Since 2006, she has been part of the Portico leadership team, focusing on archive services and product management.
Education and Expertise
Amy Kirchhoff earned her Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona, where she studied from 1994 to 1996. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Rochester, which she completed from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background supports her strong interest in data analytics and visualizations.
Background in Data Analytics
Amy Kirchhoff has developed a strong interest in data analytics and visualizations throughout her career. She has utilized these skills to make informed preservation decisions for content at Portico, demonstrating her commitment to leveraging data in support of strategic initiatives.