Title: Senior Software Engineer
Company: Amazon.com Inc.
Location: San Jose, California, United States
Sanjay Iyer Kudali Prasanna Kumar, senior software engineer at Amazon.com, Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in computer science.
Mr. Kumar, an expert in software engineering, has enjoyed a remarkable career marked by significant contributions to leading technology organizations and a commitment to technical excellence. Since 2021, he has served as a senior software engineer at Amazon.com Inc., where he is responsible for writing critical path code, conducting architectural discussions, creating design documents and translating abstract requirements into actionable technical solutions. In this capacity, Mr. Kumar leads teams through the entire project life cycle, from requirement analysis to production deployment, while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with product managers and stakeholders.
Upon joining Amazon.com, Inc., Mr. Kumar played a pivotal role in building a tax validation system from the ground up. This orchestration system was designed to validate all tax identification numbers, handling sensitive personally identifiable information in compliance with complex tax and legal regulations. Demonstrating exceptional dedication and expertise, Mr. Kumar completed the project in three months, which was half the anticipated timeframe, earning high praise for his diligence and rapid mastery of tax compliance and regulatory requirements.
Before his tenure with the multinational technology company, Mr. Kumar was a senior software engineer at VISA from 2017 to 2021. During this period, he contributed to mission-critical projects, with responsibilities that included designing scalable systems and ensuring robust application performance across VISA’s global infrastructure. Mr. Kumar began his professional journey as an intern at Moxtra (now Moxo Inc.), where he demonstrated early promise in the field.
Mr. Kumar’s academic background laid a strong foundation for his achievements. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in computer science in India and a Master of Science in computer science from San José State University in San Jose, California. These academic pursuits equipped him with advanced technical knowledge and analytical skills that have been instrumental in his professional success.
Throughout his professional journey, Mr. Kumar has been an active member of industry organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and the Raman Research Institute, thereby deepening his engagement with technological advancements and research communities. Beyond his technical roles, he is committed to civic engagement and philanthropy. Mr. Kumar supports charitable initiatives through the Seva Foundation and volunteers with South India Fine Arts and One School At A Time (OSAAT), contributing time and expertise to educational and cultural causes.
Mr. Kumar’s most notable professional achievement was his work with the Alexa audio team at Amazon.com Inc., where he single-handedly developed audio search capabilities for third-party Amazon systems, particularly for Amazon smart vehicles. This accomplishment underscored his expertise in distributed systems scalability, building low-latency high-scale applications and leveraging artificial intelligence in practical applications. Earlier, Mr. Kumar earned recognition from VISA with a Star Performer Award. His efforts at Moxtra were also acknowledged with the CEO’s Award, reflecting his commitment to excellence from the outset of his career.
Mr. Kumar attributes his accomplishments to mental discipline, consistency, hard work and strong determination. He is driven by an inherent passion for technology, a quality he believes is innate, and credits consistent motivation, integrity and strong ethics as guiding principles throughout his career.
Eager for the future of his career, Mr. Kumar is dedicated to advancing within the technology sector, aspiring to become a principal engineer or principal architect responsible for major architectural decisions at both the team and organizational levels. He also seeks to pioneer critical architectural paths that align technology with product strategy while integrating artificial intelligence into decision-making processes. Mr. Kumar’s career reflects a blend of technical mastery, leadership and service, qualities that have earned him recognition among peers as an individual of noteworthy accomplishment and influence in the field of software engineering.
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