About

Didem Gokbulut is a Principal Engineer at Amazon, with over 17 years of relevant experience in software engineering. She enjoys designing and solving problems using software, and finds it rewarding to see user smiles when her solutions are implemented. Didem's current role at Amazon involves enabling enterprise customers to offer delightful, intelligent, and customized Alexa experiences outside the home environment, starting with the hospitality industry. She is responsible for ensuring that the technology behind these experiences is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. Prior to her current role, Didem worked on the Alexa Smart Home organization as a technical leader, where she helped enable Alexa customers to control their smart home devices or play an announcement when their camera detects a person. She was also a Senior SDE at Amazon, where she worked on several projects related to Alexa. Didem holds a Master of Business Administration degree in Technology Management from the University of Washington, which she obtained in 2015. She also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Middle East Technical University, which she obtained in 2003. Didem's tech stack includes expertise in software engineering. She is a skilled problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges and finding creative solutions. She has a passion for technology and is always looking for ways to improve her skills and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the industry.