Amy Heinen
About Amy Heinen
Amy Heinen is a Distinguished Technical Program Manager at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2022, focusing on diversity and inclusion in technology. She has a background in managing large-scale technology projects and has previously held positions at Expedia Group and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications.
Work at Sunrun
Amy Heinen has been serving as a Distinguished Technical Program Manager at Sunrun since 2022. In this role, she operates remotely from Chicago, Illinois. Her responsibilities include managing large-scale, cross-team technology projects and programs, focusing on enhancing platform functionality for global customers. She advocates for diversity and inclusion within the technology sector, promoting allyship as an active practice.
Previous Experience at Expedia Group
Prior to her current position, Amy Heinen worked at Expedia Group in various roles. She served as a Distinguished Program Developer from 2020 to 2022 and held the position of Principal Technical Project Manager, Engineering from 2014 to 2020. Her tenure included working in both London, United Kingdom, and Chicago, Illinois. During her time at Expedia, she specialized in managing technical projects and improving platform performance.
Education and Expertise
Amy Heinen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she also studied Psychology-Human Factors and Cinema Studies. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in managing complex technology projects, deprecating legacy codebases, and enhancing platform functionality.
Background and Volunteer Work
Amy Heinen's career began at the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), where she worked as a Student Hourly from 2004 to 2005. In addition to her professional roles, she actively volunteers with local organizations to contribute to community development. She also engages in technology outreach initiatives aimed at inspiring students to pursue careers in technology.
Hobbies and Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Amy Heinen pursues wildlife and fine art photography. She travels to remote locations around the world to capture unique images, reflecting her passion for both nature and art.