Welcome to my world
Obinna Amalu
Accomplished technology executive with 20+ years of experience spanning IT operations, cloud strategy, and cutting-edge AI/Edge computing leadership.
Behind the Scenes
The Uncut & Raw Story
The Beginning
Every great story has a beginning. My journey in technology is built on a solid foundation of engineering, holding a B.Eng in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, during which IT was encountered due to a disappontment turned blessing. For over two decades, I have navigated the evolving landscape of IT, from hands-on systems engineering to leading global infrastructure teams.
I have driven digital transformation across manufacturing, retail, and semiconductor industries, always aiming to bridge the gap between complex technical challenges and strategic business growth. This journey hasn't been linear—it's been a constellation of experiments, failures, breakthroughs, and continuous learning. Each project has been a teacher, each challenge a catalyst for growth.
The Philosophy
I am passionate about Servant Leadership, Mentoring/Coaching, Edge computing, Edge/Agentic AI, Hybrid Multi-Cloud, and cutting-edge innovations in the space of AI. I believe in aligning advanced technology initiatives with business innovation.
20+
Years of Experience
Multi-$M
P&L Managed
The Process
My leadership style focuses on servant leadership, and empowering high-performance organizations toward operational agility. Whether it's negotiating vendor contracts to optimize costs or embedding AI adoption into long-term planning, I act as a trusted partner to C-suite leaders and SMB's.
Behind every polished final product is a messy, beautiful process of experimentation. I embrace the chaos because that's where innovation lives—in the space between what is and what could be.
The Values
Innovation
Leveraging technological advancements in AI and Edge computing to drive competitive advantage.
Operational Excellence
Expert in aligning technology strategies with corporate goals to ensure high availability and scalability.
Continuous Growth
The day you stop learning is the day you stop creating. I challenge myself to grow with every project.
Collaboration
Great work is never done alone. Fostering cross-functional collaboration and empowering teams to build and scale enterprise platforms.
Behind the Scenes
Books & Blogs
A collection of books I'm currently reading and blogs/papers I've written or contributed to.
Books I'm Reading
Blogs & Papers
Experience & Growth
The Journey So Far
A timeline of challenges conquered, skills mastered, and impact created across organizations and industries.
Head of Infrastructure
SignalWire
Leading the modernization and optimization of infrastructure, driving legacy migration with cost and efficiency gains.
Key Achievements
- —Led the modernization of core infrastructure offerings, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and developer experience.
- —Improved overall security posture and BC/DR strategy, cutting recovery from days to under one hour.
- —Implemented operational efficiencies with home-grown platforms to speed up delivery of critical platform offerings.
Snr. Director, IT Support & Infrastructure
Slalom
Lead the Global IT support and Infrastructure teams, and Google Distributed Cloud (GDC) Edge client engagements.
Key Achievements
- —Defined enterprise IT strategy alongside the CTO, embedding AI adoption.
- —Oversaw multi-million-dollar P&L responsibilities.
- —Managed the program to build and scale an Internal Developer Platform (IDP).
Director, Platform Engineering
Slalom Build
Lead the strategic expansion and operational excellence of the DevOps organization in Atlanta.
Key Achievements
- —Strengthen client relationships through effective project management.
- —Initiated and directed the DevOps Academy.
- —Led high-visibility client engagements, generating up to 5 million dollars over 18 months.
Snr. Manager, Cloud Automation & DevOps
McKesson (Relay Health)
Pioneered the formation and strategic direction of the enterprise DevOps team.
Key Achievements
- —Led the standardization of IT builds, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
- —Advocated for and embedded a DevOps culture.
- —Contributed significantly to the Architecture Review Board.
Manager - IT Ops, Infrastructure & DevOps
MyNetwatchman, LLC
Led the transformation of infrastructure build, validation, and monitoring processes.
Key Achievements
- —Reduced validation time from 2 hours to 3 minutes.
- —Achieved a 40-second build time per instance.
- —Directed a key migration project to container-based deployments.
Manager, Infrastructure Automation & DevOps
Macy's
Led infrastructure automation and DevOps for nationwide e-commerce and fulfillment operations.
Key Achievements
- —Built a unified DevOps framework and automation that cut infrastructure validation from 2 hours to 3 minutes.
- —Directed Linux training and mentorship while supporting 24/7 omnichannel and fulfillment infrastructure.
Snr. Technical Support Technician
Amazon
Helped build and support fulfillment center technology during rapid network expansion.
Key Achievements
- —Core member of the FC Jump team that stood up and supported 9 fulfillment centers across the Midwest.
- —Automated network audits and builds (40% less manual effort) while sustaining 99.9% Cisco network uptime.
Expertise & Capabilities
What I Bring to the Table
Years of refinement have shaped a diverse skill set that spans creative vision, technical execution, and strategic thinking.
Cloud & Edge
DevOps & Platform
AI & Edge
Systems & Data
Languages
Leadership & Strategy
Selected Initiatives
Signature Work
Platforms, programs, and transformations — where technology strategy meets measurable business impact.
Edge Computing & AI
Google Distributed Cloud at the Edge
Led GDC Edge client engagements, deploying Edge and Edge AI workloads for semiconductor and manufacturing industries.
Google Distributed Cloud at the Edge
Platform Engineering
Internal Developer Platform
Built and scaled an IDP that improved developer experience and cut Time-to-MVP for client delivery.
Internal Developer Platform
Infrastructure & Reliability
Infrastructure Modernization & Resilience
Modernized core infrastructure and cut BC/DR recovery from days to under an hour while strengthening security posture.
Infrastructure Modernization & Resilience
Talent & Enablement
The DevOps Academy
Founded a program developing entry-level engineers into client-ready talent, strengthening the pipeline and delivery capacity.
The DevOps Academy
Cloud Automation & DevOps
Infrastructure Automation Overhaul
Re-engineered build and validation pipelines, reducing validation time from 2 hours to 3 minutes via container-based delivery.
Infrastructure Automation Overhaul
Infrastructure at Scale
Fulfillment Center Scale-Up
Core member of the team that stood up and supported 9 Amazon fulfillment centers, with automation sustaining 99.9% uptime.
Fulfillment Center Scale-Up
Thought Leadership
Speaking & Recognition
Sharing ideas on technology, edge and AI, and leadership across global stages, communities, and boards.
Speaking Engagements
Boards & Advisory
Let's Connect
Start a Conversation
Whether you have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello—I'd love to hear from you.
I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, creative ideas, or partnerships that push boundaries and create meaningful impact.