Vijayendra V.

About Vijayendra V.

Empowering AI Innovation | Cloud Strategy & Startup Growth Leader | Generative AI EnablerAs a Senior Account Manager – Startups at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I partner with high-growth AI companies — from early innovators to market leaders — to help them scale groundbreaking products on the cloud. My work centers on Generative AI, AI/ML, and cloud-native architectures, guiding founders and CTOs through optimized infrastructure design, cost efficiency, and rapid go-to-market execution.Before AWS, I built a strong foundation in large-scale IT transformation at HCL Technologies as part of the Business Acquisition Team for North America. There, I managed $100M+ outsourcing opportunities across Automotive, Manufacturing, and Defense, designing end-to-end IT infrastructure solutions including cloud migration, IaaS, and PaaS. My work involved optimizing client operations, leading competitive bids, and securing multi-year strategic engagements.I bring the precision of enterprise deal-making from HCL and the innovation agility of the AI startup ecosystem from AWS — a unique blend that helps visionary companies scale faster, smarter, and more sustainably.If you’re building the next wave of AI innovation and want to explore how cloud strategy and market expansion can accelerate your vision, let’s connect.

Experience

1. Amazon Web Services (Aws)

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Present

Education

• RV College Of Engineering

  B.E, Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Strategy, Sales and Marketing

  2013 — 2015

• Audencia

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2014 — 2014