Mandy Knote
About Mandy Knote
Mandy Knote serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology at Unite Us, where she focuses on holistic problem-solving and team collaboration. With extensive experience at Amazon and AWS, she specializes in big data systems and machine learning techniques.
Current Role at Unite Us
Mandy Knote serves as the Senior Vice President of Technology at Unite Us, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on collaborating with peer teams to address problems comprehensively and implement solutions that tackle root causes. Her approach includes taking immediate actions to mitigate current impacts, demonstrating her commitment to effective problem-solving within the organization.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Mandy Knote has extensive experience at Amazon, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a Software Development Manager for the Item and Offers Platform from 2013 to 2015 and as a Technical Project Manager for the Business Intelligence Team from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Software Development Manager and Technical Program Manager for the Website Application Platform from 2006 to 2012. Her tenure at Amazon also includes roles as a Software Development Manager for Demand Forecasting from 2015 to 2016 and as a Senior Software Development Manager for the AWS Financial Experience from 2016 to 2021.
Experience at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), Mandy Knote worked as a Senior Software Development Manager for the Sales Engagement Platform from 2021 to 2023. During her time at AWS, she specialized in systems that handle big data, execute complex workflows, and utilize machine learning techniques. Her experience in this area contributes to her expertise in technology and software development.
Education and Academic Background
Mandy Knote studied at Rice University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from 1996 to 2000. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in technology and software development, equipping her with the necessary skills to excel in various roles throughout her professional journey.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
Mandy Knote has a proven track record in managing cross-functional teams, with experience leading groups ranging from 15 to 120 members, including engineers, product managers, and support analysts. She emphasizes strong operational and software development practices, often employing Scrum as the project management methodology. Her leadership skills are evident in her ability to build effective teams across different industries, including Sales Enablement, eCommerce, and FinTech.