Samiksha Deshmukh

About Samiksha Deshmukh

Senior Product Manager – Technical with 6+ years of experience building cloud-based products across AI-driven B2B and B2C domains, with a deep focus on Generative AI, Machine Learning, and applied AI technologies. I’m passionate about using technology to tackle real-world operational problems and create lasting, human-centered impact.At Amazon, I’ve led high-impact initiatives across Returns & ReCommerce and AWS Supply Chain—delivering $10M+ in annual cost savings, reducing delivery SLAs from 30+ to 3 days, and unlocking $70M+ in new revenue through fulfillment optimization and cross-functional collaboration. I’ve developed ML-based risk prediction tools, integrated Generative AI (Amazon Q) and LLMs to simplify data exploration and decision-making, and scaled auction liquidation through 3PL automation and network redesign.With a strong foundation in backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI/ML technologies, I spearheaded the development of a voice-based IVR system powered by NLP and AI as part of CrisisAid, a social impact venture I co-founded. The system classified and geotagged distress calls to aid disaster response teams in flood-affected regions. These solutions were later delivered to nonprofits like Bhumi and the Hope Foundation to support frontline response efforts.Skilled in GTM strategy, stakeholder alignment, product analytics, and technical architecture, I thrive at the intersection of product thinking, user empathy, and technological depth.Outside of work, I enjoy expressing my creativity through painting, gardening, and recreating traditional Indian recipes.If you\'re collaborating on impact-driven, AI-enabled product initiatives, feel free to reach out at d••••••••@gmail.com. I\'d love to connect.

Experience

1. Senior Product Manager

   Amazon

   Aug 2024 — Present · Bellevue, WA, US

   Lead global product strategy for supply chain and fulfillment across Amazon’s ReCommerce network, spanning Liquidations, Recycling, and Donations. Responsible for building scalable recovery channels, improving fulfillment velocity, and driving circular economy outcomes while partnering across Operations, Tech, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Tax.Key Achievements1) Agentic AI for B2B operations: Driving adoption of agent-based technologies to automate operational workflows and enable simulation-based decision making, improving speed and precision of business operations.2) Next-generation return center fulfillment: Leading bulk packing and fulfillment initiatives for Amazon’s new return center network, delivering $47.7M in annual impact.3) 3PL fulfillment transformation: Spearheaded a global 3PL integration strategy, reducing delivery SLAs from 30+ days to 3 days, generating $37.9M in annual operational savings.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  High School, Science

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Science

• University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

  Master's degree, Management Information Systems, General