Amanda Neal
About Amanda Neal
Amanda Neal is a Business System Analyst with extensive experience in the eCommerce sector, currently working at URBN since 2022. She has held various roles at QVC, including Product Owner and IT Security Engineer, and has a background in mobile stack development and Agile team leadership.
Current Role at URBN
Amanda Neal currently serves as a Business System Analyst at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's focus on mobile stack development within the eCommerce sector. In her role, she leads a scrum team dedicated to developing applications for iOS and Android platforms, ensuring that the company's digital offerings meet customer needs and industry standards.
Previous Experience at QVC
Amanda Neal has extensive experience at QVC, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began as a Video Publishing Intern in 2015, followed by an A/B Testing & Optimization Internship later that same year. In 2016, she worked as an IT Infrastructure Intern and later transitioned to an IT Security Engineer role focused on Identity & Access Management in 2019. Amanda also served as a Product Owner and Product Manager at QVC, demonstrating her versatility and growth within the organization.
Experience at Vanguard
Amanda worked at Vanguard as a Product Owner from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing product development and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Her tenure at Vanguard lasted for 11 months, during which she contributed to the company's initiatives in the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Amanda Neal studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Sciences and Technology. Her studies spanned from 2012 to 2016, providing her with a solid foundation in technology and information systems that supports her career in business analysis and product management.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Amanda possesses expertise in product stewardship and leadership of multi-functional Agile teams. Her technical skills include a strong focus on mobile stack development within the eCommerce space, which is critical for her current role at URBN. Additionally, she has experience in C#.NET development from her internship at CAP Index, further enhancing her technical capabilities.