Samantha O'rourke
About Samantha O'rourke
Samantha O'rourke is the Principal Technical Program Manager at WP Engine in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a background in program management roles at Moogsoft, Indeed.com, and Apple, and a military career in the US Army.
Company
Samantha O'rourke currently works at WP Engine as a Principal Technical Program Manager, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. WP Engine specializes in WordPress digital experience platforms, focusing on providing businesses with performance, intelligence, and integrations to grow their brand online.
Title
In her role as Principal Technical Program Manager at WP Engine, Samantha O'rourke leads various technical initiatives and projects. She has been instrumental in guiding teams to launch new product features and improve operational efficiencies. Her work is vital to the company's strategy for enhancing customer engagement and retention.
Education and Expertise
Samantha O'rourke graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, earning a Bachelor of Science in Comparative Politics and Systems Engineering. She possesses a certification in Agile Project Management, which complements her extensive experience in technical program management, product development, and team leadership.
Background
Samantha O'rourke's career spans multiple industries, including tech, military, and public service. She has held roles such as Senior Program Manager at Moogsoft, Program Management Lead and Program Manager at Indeed.com, and Program Manager at Apple. Prior to her tech career, she served in the US Army as a Captain and Lieutenant, and worked as a Foreign Policy Officer at the U.S. Department of State.
Achievements
Samantha O'rourke has several notable achievements. At WP Engine, she led a cross-functional team to successfully launch a new product feature that improved customer retention by 15%. She also presented a keynote speech at the 2022 Tech Leadership Conference on 'The Future of Technical Program Management' and published an article on 'Best Practices in Technical Program Management' in the Journal of Technology Management. Additionally, she volunteers as a mentor for veterans transitioning to civilian careers through a local nonprofit organization.