Amanda Wu

Chief Growth Officer | Revenue Growth | GTM Strategy | Demand Generation | Strategic Partnerships | Market Expansion

Saratoga, California, United States

About

I build and scale AI-driven systems and data platforms that deliver both technical performance and business impact. My work sits at the intersection of software engineering, machine learning, and growth strategy—ensuring systems are scalable, reliable, and production-ready, while directly supporting product adoption and revenue outcomes. I approach AI/ML as an end-to-end system, focusing on how data flows, models behave, and failures propagate across pipelines. The goal: systems that are not just accurate, but observable, resilient, and trustworthy in real-world environments. Core Focus: • AI/ML Systems — evaluation, validation, performance optimization • Data & Pipelines — SQL, ETL, data integrity, pipeline reliability • MLOps — CI/CD, model monitoring, experiment tracking • Backend Systems — APIs, microservices, distributed architecture • Quality & Reliability — testing, observability, fault tolerance • Growth Strategy — aligning systems with product scalability and revenue impact I connect engineering decisions to business outcomes—ensuring scale and speed never compromise stability or trust. Open to opportunities building AI systems where performance, reliability, and growth intersect.

Experience

  • Para Light USA (On-site)
    • Chief Growth Officer
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      • Responsible for revenue growth, go-to-market (GTM) strategy, demand generation, customer acquisition, and strategic partnerships. • Lead cross-functional growth initiatives across marketing, sales, product, and customer success to scale pipeline, expand market share, and drive sustainable business growth.

    • Regional Sales Lead
      May 2025 - Feb 2026 · 10 mos

      • Operated full enterprise deal motion from account research and discovery through negotiation and close • Optimize and align solution value to business and operational priorities • Led structured discovery to validate pain points, buying criteria, timelines, and decision process • Managed a qualified enterprise pipeline, supporting forecasting and early risk identification • Partnered cross-functionally with solutions engineering, product, legal, finance, and customer success to advance technical validation and contracts • Executed account plans to expand footprint within target organizations, identifying whitespace and growth opportunities • Advanced deals using mutual action plans, defined success criteria, and documented next steps across sales cycles • Analyze pipeline health and deal velocity to prioritize high-probability opportunities and generate leads

  • Quality Assurance Specialist at ThinkIQ
    Jul 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Ensure software quality, reliability, and data integrity across large-scale systems. • Execute test planning, functional and regression testing, defect analysis, and release validation. • Identify risks early, improve test coverage, and ensure issues are resolved prior to deployment. • Apply strong attention to detail, structured testing methodologies, and data validation techniques to maintain product quality at scale.

  • Founder & CEO at Misfit Dens
    Mar 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Founder & CEO | (E-commerce Athletic Apparel Brand) • Built and scaled a full-stack e-commerce platform (frontend UX/UI, backend integrations, APIs), improving site speed by 30%+ and increasing conversion rate by 15% • Managed platform performance, reliability, and integrations (payments, analytics, 3PL), reducing checkout drop-off by 20% through A/B testing and funnel optimization • Generated $50K+ annual revenue through performance marketing (Meta, Google Ads, SEO), achieving ~3–4x ROAS and lowering CAC by 25% • Developed analytics dashboards (customer cohorts, LTV, funnel metrics) to drive data-informed growth and retention strategies (+18% repeat purchase rate) • Translated customer feedback into product and UX improvements, reducing churn and improving NPS/customer satisfaction • Operated across product, engineering, and go-to-market, aligning technical systems with revenue growth and scalability

  • Atollogy, Inc. (3 yrs 1 mo)
    • CSM Supervisor
      Apr 2021 - Jul 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Technology driven company delivering custom software development, QA automation, CI/CD pipelines, and enterprise SaaS solutions. Big-data and machine vision (MV) that utilize AI to digitize business operations and achieve the highest possible efficiency and end-user experience. • Lead enterprise and mid-market customer success teams to drive adoption, retention, expansion, and customer satisfaction • Oversees CSMs, KPIs, renewals, escalations, and cross-functional execution with teams to deliver measurable customer outcomes at scale.

    • Business Analyst Manager
      Dec 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      • Leading teams delivering data-driven insights, KPI frameworks, and strategic analysis at scale. • Owns analytics execution, stakeholder alignment, roadmap prioritization, and talent development. • Drive business performance, operational efficiency, and decision quality.

    • Business Analyst Quality Assurance
      Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos

      • Drive data-driven decision-making and product quality across large-scale systems. • Combines SQL-based analysis, KPI reporting, and business insights with test planning, validation, regression testing, and defect analysis. • Ensure data integrity, functional accuracy, and scalable product releases.

  • Mr. Sun Tea (Full-time · 1 yr 4 mos)
    • Regional Manager
      Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Oversee multi-store operations, driving sales growth, operational efficiency, and team performance across multiple locations. Proven ability to scale results through standardized processes, strong people leadership, and data-driven decision-making. • Accountable for P&L performance, revenue growth, cost control, inventory management, and compliance across regional portfolios. Leads store managers and teams to consistently exceed sales targets, KPIs, and customer experience standards. • Experienced in staff development, hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning, with a focus on building high-engagement teams and reducing turnover. Execute merchandising strategy, promotions, operational initiatives, and change management. • Leveraged retail analytics, forecasting, scheduling, and performance reporting to optimize labor, improve margins, and enhance in-store execution. Delivered hands-on leadership, accountability, and consistent results across locations.

    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Dec 2020 - Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

      • Lead regional marketing strategy, revenue growth, and brand transformation across B2B organizations. Proven track record of scaling companies through data-driven marketing, customer-centric positioning, and high-performing teams. • Owns end-to-end marketing operations, including brand strategy, demand generation, digital marketing, product marketing, lifecycle marketing, PR, and go-to-market execution. Aligned marketing with business objectives, pipeline growth, and customer retention. • Led cross-functional teams to scale marketing operations using SEO, content marketing, paid media, CRM, marketing automation, analytics, and AI-enabled insights. Strong focus on improving customer acquisition cost (CAC), lifetime value (LTV), conversion rates, attribution, and ROI across the full funnel. • Experience building high-performing teams, scalable marketing infrastructure, and repeatable growth engines. Incorporated strategic vision with operational execution, delivering measurable results, and modernizing marketing organizations for long-term growth.