Kristen Neal Axelson
Engineering & Product Dev | SDM @ AWS, Amazon
- Role
- Software Development Manager, Aws Game Tech at Amazon
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kristen Neal Axelson
Dynamic engineering and product development leader with a passion for innovation and a track record of success at companies of all sizes, from nimble startups to major tech firms. My specialty is taking early-stage R&D projects and scaling them by building the right team, software, and processes needed to launch successfully.Currently, as a Software Development Manager at Amazon, I have led teams that develop first-generation consumer devices, cutting-edge computer vision and XR technologies, and global-scale edge infrastructure. My focus is always on bringing the right teams and technology together to achieve extraordinary results.Podcast Obsessions: Guy Raz, Kim Scott, and Simon Sinek—they inspire my approach to leadershipI spent the first decade of my career as a software engineer, developing real-time systems in diverse fields such as video games, stock trading, and immersive technologies like VR and AR. Over the second decade, I’ve transitioned into technical leadership, broadening my expertise to include people and program management, product development, strategic partnerships, and team building.Are you working on something that excites you? Let’s connect—I’m always eager to discuss inspiring projects and potential collaborations.
Experience
Software Development Manager, Aws Game Tech
Jul 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
Education
University of Virginia
BS, Computer Science
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