About

Amitkumar is a highly experienced Software Development Manager currently working at Amazon, where he leads the engineering team for Alexa Together, a subscription service that helps seniors age in place using voice assistant, smart home devices, and wearables. He is also responsible for building premium experiences for Kid Skills in the US as the tech lead for Alexa Developer Platform. With over 10 years of professional experience, Amitkumar has a proven track record of being results-oriented and passionate about innovation. He is comfortable switching between architecture, design, and implementation, making him a valuable asset to any team. Prior to joining Amazon, Amitkumar worked as a Senior Software Developer at Barclays, where he was the tech lead for integrating a newly developed financial platform into the customer care desktop solution. He also worked as a Software Development Engineer at Microsoft, where he contributed to frameworks and reporting systems on Windows Phone and iPhone using C# and JavaScript. Amitkumar holds a Master's degree in Software Systems from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science & Engineering from Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. He also completed his high school education at Shree Saurashtra High School, GSHSEB. Amitkumar's technical skills include Senior Software Engineering, Software Engineering, and JavaScript. He is a versatile leader with a wealth of experience in the software development industry, and he is always looking for new challenges to take on.