Devesh Sharma

Leading tech and science teams for building state-of-the-art Gen AI tools for builders at Amazon.

Devesh Sharma is a Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon, currently based in Seattle, Washington. He has a robust background in software development and engineering management, particularly within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Alexa Smart Properties.

Professional Experience

Current Role:
- Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon since September 2021.
- He manages six cross-functional teams comprising Software Development Engineers (SDEs), Quality Assurance Engineers (QAE), Business Intelligence Engineers (BIEs), and Data Engineers. His focus is on delivering APIs and tools for solution providers to deploy and manage Alexa-enabled devices at scale.
Previous Positions:
- Head of Engineering for AWS Edge ML since November 2022, where he leads initiatives related to computer vision and machine learning on edge devices.
- Software Development Manager from November 2015 to September 2021, primarily working on big data systems in the AdTech sector at Amazon.
Earlier Career:
- Devesh has held various roles in companies like InMobi, ThoughtWorks, and D. E. Shaw & Co., where he developed backend services and contributed to algorithmic trading platforms.

Education

Devesh Sharma earned his degrees from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science:

M. Sc. (Hons.) in Economics (2001-2005)
M.E. in Software Systems (2001-2007)

Skills and Expertise

His expertise encompasses a wide range of technologies including:

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Big Data Systems
Machine Learning
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Devesh Sharma's extensive experience in software development and team management positions him as a key player in advancing technology solutions at Amazon.