Cheryl Jennings
About Cheryl Jennings
Cheryl Jennings is a Senior Engineering Manager with extensive experience in technical leadership, having held positions at various companies including Segment, Heap, and IBM. She emphasizes the growth of engineers, promotes diversity within teams, and utilizes data to inform decision-making.
Current Role at Segment
Cheryl Jennings currently serves as a Senior Engineering Manager at Segment, where she has been employed since 2022. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in engineering management to lead teams and drive technical initiatives. Her focus includes collaborating with product teams to develop solutions that address real-world challenges.
Previous Experience at Indeed.com
Cheryl Jennings worked at Indeed.com as a Senior Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for overseeing engineering projects and teams in Austin, TX. Prior to this role, she also served as an Engineering Manager at the same company from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to various engineering efforts.
Engineering Leadership at Heap
Cheryl Jennings held the position of Senior Engineering Manager - Data Ecosystem at Heap from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on managing engineering teams and enhancing data-related initiatives. Her leadership was instrumental in driving the development of data solutions within the organization.
Background in Software Engineering
Cheryl Jennings has a diverse background in software engineering, having worked at Canonical Ltd. as a Release Manager and Software Engineer from 2015 to 2016. She has also held various positions at IBM, including AIX Kernel Developer and Development Manager for Embedded Linux. Her experience spans multiple facets of software development and engineering management.
Educational Qualifications
Cheryl Jennings earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. This educational foundation has supported her career in engineering and management, equipping her with the technical skills necessary for her roles.