Arjun Kottana

About Arjun Kottana

I am a Senior Product Manager – Tech with over 14 years of experience in e-commerce, supply chain, and technology consulting. I excel at developing innovative, scalable solutions by combining technical expertise in AI/ML, optimization models, and technologies like Java, Python and AWS with a strategic, results-driven approach.With a passion for solving complex problems, I thrive in collaborative environments, working with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, customer-centric solutions. I am constantly exploring new technologies and opportunities to drive growth and innovation.

Experience

1. Sr Product Manager Tech

   Amazon

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Innovative technical product manager with a proven track record of envisioning and launching scalable tech solutions, streamlining business processes, and driving efficiency in large-scale e-commerce and supply chain networks. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights and advanced optimization models to deliver impactful results.• Led middle-mile optimization products, integrating complex solutions to enhance transportation network efficiency and scalability.• Developed technical roadmaps and launched cross-border shipping products, driving operational improvements for US-to-Canada fulfillment.• Spearheaded product and program initiatives, working with cross-functional teams of research scientists, data scientists, TPMs, and SDEs.• Conceptualized and designed AI/ML-driven products, integrating LLM applications for scalable product development and innovative solutions in the ads domain.

Education

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Master of Supply chain Management, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2017 — 2017

• Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Vizianagaram, A.P

  AISSE

  1997 — 2002

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  PGDBM - Business Management, Operations & marketing

  2010 — 2012

• Narayana Junior College Visakhapatnam

  Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra pradesh, Maths, Physics& Chemistry

  2002 — 2004

• National Institute of Technology Warangal

  B.TECH, Electronics and Communications

  2004 — 2008

• XLRI Jamshedpur

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Consulting
• Business Analysis
• Supply Chain Optimization
• Requirements Analysis
• Product Costing
• Market Research
• Production Planning
• Sap
• Network Optimization
• Procurement Optmization
• Distribution Logistics
• Business Intelligence
• Team Management
• Supply Chain Guru
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategy
• Supply Chain Consulting