Vicky Katara

About Vicky Katara

Senior Software Engineer with a strong background in AI/ ML Infra backend development and full-stack development, specializing in the Amazon Retail space and building highly distributed services for AWS. I am dedicated to enhancing operational excellence within the teams I lead, leveraging my technical expertise and leadership skills to drive efficiency and effectiveness.With a solid foundation in frontend and backend technologies, I excel in architecting scalable systems and implementing solutions that streamline processes and optimize performance. My experience in AWS services and best practices allows me to design resilient and cost-effective solutions that align with business objectives.I am passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, empowering team members to reach their full potential and deliver exceptional results. By prioritizing operational excellence, I ensure that our teams are well-equipped to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in a dynamic and competitive landscape.Committed to staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, I actively seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills, driving innovation and driving positive change within the organization. Let\'s connect to discuss how we can collaborate to elevate operational excellence and drive success.

Experience

1. Senior Software Development Engineer

   Amazon

   Jul 2021 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Helped build AWS Rekognition\'s Custom Moderation offering* Owned and lead operational excellence initiatives within the AWS Computer Vision space-* Tech lead for the Amazon Lists (WishList) Full-Stack team** This included several large and commercially successful product launches, including: Hearts, Collaborative Lists, Chat on Collaborative Lists, among others.** Lead operational excellence for this team, including road-map planning** Assistance with talent reviews, hiring and onboarding activities

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Science (MS), Computer Science

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• C++
• Web Applications
• Html
• Javascript
• Jquery
• C
• Core Java
• Css
• Java
• Cognos
• Informatica
• Adobe Photoshop
• Swing Over Java
• Computer Netwo
• Computer Graphics
• Database Design
• Adobe Acrobat
• Inkscape
• Java Se
• Sql
• Programming
• Microsoft Office
• Xml
• Rust
• Open Source Development
• Python
• Eclipse
• Linux
• Powerpoint
• Oracle
• Sdlc
• Pl/Sql
• Software Development
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)