Wendy Head
About Wendy Head
Wendy Head serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Treasure Data, where she leads the UK and Front-end Development Engineering teams. With a background in software and hardware development, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Arm and Teletrac Navman.
Work at Treasure Data
Wendy Head currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Treasure Data, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads the UK and Front-end Development Engineering teams as part of the global Engineering team, focusing on product development. Wendy manages multiple development paths simultaneously, addressing both tactical and strategic objectives. She collaborates closely with product management and senior stakeholders to drive product and roadmap planning. Her work emphasizes delivering reliable solutions within an Agile framework, ensuring that products meet user needs effectively.
Previous Experience at Arm
Prior to her current role, Wendy Head worked at Arm as the Director of Engineering for Mbed Linux OS from 2018 to 2020. During her two-year tenure in Cambridge, United Kingdom, she contributed to the development of the Mbed Linux operating system, focusing on enhancing its capabilities and performance. Her experience at Arm added to her extensive background in software engineering and development.
Experience at Teletrac Navman
Wendy Head held several positions at Teletrac Navman from 2004 to 2018. She began as the Head of Development, where she worked for ten years across the UK and Los Angeles, USA. She then advanced to the role of Director of Software Engineering from 2014 to 2018, based in Milton Keynes and Cambridge, UK. In these roles, she was responsible for overseeing software development projects and leading engineering teams, contributing to the company's growth and technological advancements.
Education and Expertise
Wendy Head has a solid educational background in business and computer studies. She studied at Harvard Business School, where she achieved the CORe: Credential of Readiness in Business/Managerial Economics in 2017. Prior to that, she earned a BSc in Computer Studies from Loughborough University, graduating with a 2:1 degree from 1986 to 1989. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for effective leadership in engineering and product development.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Wendy Head possesses strong leadership skills, particularly in team building, mentoring, and staff retention. She embraces the principle of Kaizen, focusing on continuous improvement at all levels within her teams. Wendy effectively interfaces and coordinates across various internal functions, ensuring alignment and collaboration in achieving organizational goals. Her approach to management emphasizes motivation and the development of her team members.