From building a successful software career to empowering young women to have successful careers, explore Gitanjali Bhutani’s vision for creating an efficient, scaling software ecosystem at Amazon. In the latest episode of Amazon Unplugged, Gitanjali Bhutani, Director, Software Development, Amazon India, reflects on her rewarding tech career, right from working in embedded systems to leading the software development team at Amazon India. She highlights the importance of working backward from the customer to innovate tech solutions that enhance customer experience. Possessing a passion for mentoring and enabling people, she champions women in tech by guiding them through her impeccable leadership skills. Gitanjali also highlights the success of the Amazon Future Engineer program, where young women engineering students belonging to underrepresented and marginalized communities are encouraged to shape their careers through financial aid, internship opportunities, and leadership guidance provided by Amazon. Tune in to this episode hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India, to gain valuable insights into building scalable tech solutions, fostering inclusivity, and shaping the future of engineering.

What does 17 years of growth, innovation, and leadership look like? Gain insights from Vivek Somareddy, Vice President, Seller Experience for Emerging Markets & Indian Global Trade, as he shares his Amazon journey—from starting as a software developer in Seattle to spearheading Amazon’s seller experience across global markets. In this episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director of Talent Acquisition at Amazon India, Vivek dives deep into the intricacies of empowering sellers and expanding India’s global trade footprint. Learn how Amazon supports Indian startups and MSMEs through game-changing initiatives like Global Selling, Seller Flex, and Smart Commerce. Don’t miss the inspiring journey of Shumee Toys founder, Dr. Meeta Sharma Gupta, as she shares her path to taking an Indian brand to the global stage through Amazon’s platform. Watch the full episode and discover Amazon’s commitment to fueling the success of Indian entrepreneurs on a global scale. Know more about available job openings here: ➡️ https://amazon.jobs/en/?&cmpid=AS_YTIS200165B

"One of my biggest fears about joining Amazon was losing the freedom to experiment that I had in startups. To my surprise, Amazon gave me even more room to innovate," shares Sridhar Kulasekharan, Director of Retail Business Services, Amazon, in this episode of Amazon Unplugged, hosted by Rajeev Sharma, Director, Talent Acquisition, Amazon India. Sridhar recounts his 30-year career journey from storm-chasing as a research scientist to leading transformation in retail at Amazon. He emphasizes RBS’s critical role in safeguarding the customer experience while championing inclusivity through DEI initiatives. As a passionate advocate for inclusivity, Sridhar highlights his involvement with Amazon’s PWD Affinity Group, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to thrive at Amazon. Gain valuable insights on leadership, technology, and the future of retail in this engaging episode. Tune in to Amazon Unplugged on Amazon Music, Spotify, or your preferred platform for the full episode. Know more about available job openings here: ➡️ https://amazon.jobs/content/en/our-workplace/working-at-amazon?cmpid=SP_YTIS201470B