Leading Healthcare Product Launch at Scale
Amazon One Medical Integration Success
Overview
Led frontend development and architecture for the One Medical launch as part of Prime health benefits. Managed constantly changing designs and requirements, led 5 junior developers, created a collaborative culture with pair programming, and delivered on time.
The Challenge
The One Medical integration into Amazon Prime was a high-stakes, high-visibility project with constantly shifting requirements, evolving designs, and tight deadlines. I needed to lead a team of 5 junior developers while establishing frontend architecture for a healthcare product where mistakes could have serious consequences.
The Approach
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Established robust frontend architecture that could adapt to changing requirements without complete rewrites
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Created a collaborative culture centered on pair programming and knowledge sharing
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Implemented daily standups focused on blockers and learning opportunities, not just status updates
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Mentored junior developers through code reviews, pairing sessions, and architectural discussions
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Built strong relationships with design and product teams to anticipate changes and influence decisions
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Advocated for user needs and technical best practices even when under deadline pressure
The Results
Successfully launched One Medical integration on schedule despite scope changes
All 5 junior developers grew significantly in both technical skills and professional maturity
Established frontend patterns and component library reused across Amazon Health initiatives
Maintained high code quality and test coverage throughout rapid iteration
Created a team culture where people felt safe to ask questions and share ideas
Product received positive user feedback for intuitive interface and reliable performance
The Impact
This experience demonstrated that technical leadership is as much about people and process as it is about code. By investing in team culture and mentorship, we delivered a complex healthcare product while developing the next generation of senior engineers.