About

Swagath Kannan is a seasoned engineering leader with over 16 years of relevant experience in the technology industry. Currently, he holds the position of Head of Science and Engineering, Demand Prediction and Analytics at Amazon, where he is responsible for driving innovation and growth in this critical area. He is also actively seeking to hire Senior Engineering Managers for his team. Swagath has an impressive track record of success at Amazon, having held several key leadership positions in the company. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Engineering, Natural Language Understanding, Alexa, where he led the development of cutting-edge technologies to improve the voice recognition capabilities of Amazon's popular virtual assistant. He also served as GM, Referral Programs and Publisher Incentives, where he was responsible for driving growth and revenue through strategic partnerships. Swagath has a strong educational background, having earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from BITS. He is a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in a wide range of technologies and tools. Throughout his career, Swagath has demonstrated a deep commitment to innovation, collaboration, and results. He is a strategic thinker with a proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive successful outcomes. With his extensive experience and impressive skills, Swagath is a valuable asset to any organization looking to build a world-class engineering team.