About

Omkar Phatak is a Developer Advocate Lead for Alexa Skills at Amazon. He is a passionate explorer and problem solver who enjoys working backwards from customer problems to deliver solid solutions from first principles. With diverse experience across the Internet space, he has worked in content, e-commerce, customer and developer advocacy, and VUIs (Voice User Interfaces) with program management, data analysis, and storytelling expertise. Currently, Omkar is helping developers worldwide build a #VoiceFirst world, one Alexa skill at a time. He encourages people to begin their journey today by visiting developer.amazon.com/alexa. As a skilled expert in Alexa skills, he is available to provide feedback and guidance to those who seek it. Omkar has worked at Amazon for several years, starting as a Program Manager before transitioning to a Developer Advocate for Alexa Skills. He has a Master of Science degree from the Physics Department of Pune University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Pune. He also attended Muktangan School, where he completed his HSC and SSC. With 13.70 years of relevant experience, Omkar is a seasoned professional with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. He is a curious and innovative problem solver who is always looking for new and better ways to help customers and developers achieve their goals.