Utkarsh Kumar

About Utkarsh Kumar

Software Development Engineer II at Amazon | In Transition SDM | Security Certifier | Building Analytics Platforms & AI-Enabled Developer ExperiencesI’m an experienced software engineer in Amazon’s ShipTech Analytics org, focused on building scalable, reliable, and secure platforms that power Tier-1 transportation and analytics use cases across Amazon.Since September 2025, following the team’s SDM exit, I’ve been taking on expanded engineering leadership and delivery ownership while continuing my core engineering responsibilities. I currently lead a team of 8+ engineers, owning delivery and execution for core Analytics Ingestion, Catalog, and Discovery platforms, along with AI-assisted development capabilities. As of February 2026, I’m in a formal transition to a Software Development Manager (SDM) role.Our platforms handle high-scale data ingestion and event-driven pipelines, enable asset cataloging and discovery, and support analytics and AI-driven developer experiences across the org.In parallel, I contribute as a Security Certifier for Amazon applications—ensuring we design and deliver solutions that are safe, secure, and privacy-conscious. Key Areas of Expertise: • Large-scale distributed system development • Analytics ingestion, catalog, and discovery platforms • Secure application architecture and compliance • Data event pipelines and real-time processing • Security certification and threat modeling • Delivery leadership, execution planning, and team ownership Currently upskilling in: • GenAI product and engineering leadership • People leadership, team development, and engineering management • LLMOps and AI platform operations • Secure GenAI development • Data privacy and responsible AI practicesI enjoy working at the intersection of engineering execution, platform strategy, and people leadership, building high-impact, secure, and scalable systems. Let’s connect if you’re working on GenAI platforms, analytics infrastructure, or engineering leadership at scale!

Experience

1. Software Development Engineer Ii

   Amazon

   Apr 2022 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Software Development Engineer IIAmazon – Shiptech AnalyticsLead a team of 8+ engineers owning core Analytics Ingestion, Catalog, and Discovery platforms that serve multiple Tier-1 analytics and transportation use cases across Amazon. Drive delivery execution, planning, and prioritization while setting technical direction and enforcing high standards for scalability, reliability, and operational excellence. Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, own roadmap execution, and steer modernization of legacy systems alongside development of new platform capabilities.

Education

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

  Master of Engineering - MEng, Computer Science

  2018 — 2020

• University Institute of Technology, RGPV

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Computer Science

  2014 — 2018

• Delhi Public School, Allahabad ( Prayagraj )

  Intermediate, Science

  2006 — 2013

Skills

• Ethical Hacking
• Mysql
• Infrastructure Services
• Css
• Teamwork
• Routing
• Windows
• Public Speaking
• Indian Cyber Law
• Computer Networking
• Switching
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Java
• Cyberlaw & Information Security
• Linux Servers
• C++
• Lan-Wan
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Html
• Microsoft Office
• C