Summary
Aram Koukia is a Head of Engineering at AWS with 11 years of progressive software leadership experience, known for blending technical rigor with a people-first management style that fosters high-performing, joyful teams. He has advanced through engineering and management roles across AWS and financial services, consistently driving outcome-focused agility, waste reduction, and scalable delivery. Colleagues seek him not only for strategic technical guidance but also for the team culture he builds—where trust, humor, and human connection boost creativity and retention. Based in Vancouver, he pairs hands-on engineering empathy with executive-level delivery, mentoring engineers to focus on what truly matters. Outside of work he channels curiosity and energy into golf, soccer, hiking, music and comedy, reflecting a rare knack for keeping teams motivated through both craft and levity.
11 years of coding experience
24 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at *
English