Sreehari Pathiyil

About Sreehari Pathiyil

With a decade of diverse experience spanning operations and program management, I currently drive strategic initiatives as a Program Manager in Amazon\'s Generative AI organization. I specialize in bridging the gap between AI science and practical implementation, focusing on Human-in-Loop (HiL) operations that are crucial for developing and improving advanced AI models.At Amazon, I\'ve played a key role in launching the Nova models and currently support the development of Alexa+ and other cutting-edge GenAI solutions. My expertise lies in orchestrating complex programs that bring together technical teams, product development, and operations to deliver breakthrough AI capabilities.My journey from operations to specialized AI program management has equipped me with a unique perspective on scaling technological innovations. I\'m passionate about advancing the field of artificial intelligence while ensuring practical, human-centered implementation.Core competencies:• AI/ML Program Management• Human-in-Loop Operations• Cross-functional Team Leadership• Strategic Initiative Development• Technical Program Execution• Stakeholder ManagementAlways eager to connect with fellow AI enthusiasts, program managers, and technology leaders who are passionate about shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Experience

1. Senior Program Manager

   Amazon

   Apr 2025 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Directed launch of sophisticated service, boosting data yield from~30% to 90-100% by processing targeted utterances- Established new communication channel, enhancing quality by points from 40% to 70%, fostering cross-functional collaboration- Orchestrated transition to new operational structure, increasingcapacity and customer satisfaction while managing internal andexternal partners- Led pilot program for specialized training platform, facilitating focusedtraining and continuous improvement with promising initialoutcomes- Collaborated with leadership and stakeholders on weekly and monthlybusiness reviews for six internal Amazon teams- Managed onboarding of five new internal stakeholder teams to AIannotation services, ensuring best-in-class labelling for SFT and pretrainingneeds- Spearheaded efforts of Data Solution Leads and project managers onsuccessful data pipeline launches for 10 internal customers- Oversaw management of over 40 active data collections with volumesranging from 30k to 90k per week.

Education

• Anna University

  Bachelor's degree, ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING

  2011 — 2015

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  Computer Science

  2001 — 2011

Skills

• C
• Html
• Turbo C++
• Orcad