Melissa Kirmayer Eamer’s journey to Wyze
Melissa Kirmayer Eamer, the former vice president of Amazon’s Devices division and CCO of Qualcor, is abruptly undone by her decision to step into the role of president and CLO at Wyze, the Seattle-based leader of smart-home security cameras and other home resilience technologies.
From her days at Amazon, Eamer has spent nearly 20 years, working to build a startupy ecosystem while navigating the fast-paced tech industry. Her transition to Wyze is a natural progression in her career, capitalizing on company prestige and expanding into a market led by fathers and families.
Wyze, co-founded in 2017 by veteran tech leaders, has thriving revenue from over $110 million in 2021 and sits at the top of the 200 list, making it a key player in the Pacific Northwest. Eamer overlays this role with a blend of experience, creating a seamless transition from Amazon to Wyze, where she leverages her long-standing relationships and strategic vision.
Wyze’s unique client base and debt include prestigious companies like Glossier and Modern Age, where Eamer’s unique approach to innovation—centered on accessibility, safety, and well-being—has proven invaluable. She identifies the/aws’s future by envisioning an era of机械设备 that can monitor not only physical but also mental well-being, aligning with her focus on enhancing human experience.
Eamer’s leadership has aimed to simplify a complex world, building a patient and partnerships that represent real-world applications of technology. Inspired by her time at Amazon, who empowered someone to rebuild organizational chaos with ease, Eamer envisions Wyze as a place where intricate devices can become integral to daily life.
Wyze’s new product line, including AI-powered camera attachments and a “NBD” Notifications Filter, is designed to notify meaningful and significant events with urgency. Eamer’s vision is paralleled at Amazon, where competitors include Ring, a camera luxury brand acquired in 2018, and Blink, a company also acquired in 2017. Each company brings its own strengths to the table, both institutional and entrepreneurial.
Eamer’s leadership at Wyze reflects a pursuit of accessibility and functionality, a trend that is gaining traction in smart home technology. The Bulb Cam, launching earlier this month, exemplifies her commitment to bringing not just cameras to lighting, but also security to it, becoming a vitamin for a competitive market.
