Amit Arora is a seasoned Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon, where he leads a dynamic team of over 30 engineers and 6 managers within the Alexa Devices team. His extensive experience encompasses mobile app development across platforms such as Android, iOS, and React, as...
Amit Arora is a seasoned Senior Software Development Manager at Amazon, where he leads a dynamic team of over 30 engineers and 6 managers within the Alexa Devices team. His extensive experience encompasses mobile app development across platforms such as Android, iOS, and React, as well as web design and the creation of highly-scalable systems. Amit's expertise in latency and performance improvements is pivotal in enhancing user experiences across Amazon's voice-activated devices.
One of his key projects, the Voice Interoperability Initiative, showcases his commitment to fostering collaboration among various voice assistants. Under his leadership, the team developed the Open-source MAX Toolkit, enabling seamless interaction between multiple voice platforms. This initiative not only enhances user accessibility but also positions Amazon at the forefront of voice technology innovation. Additionally, Amit played a crucial role in the successful launch of Harman’s JBL Authentics device in August 2023, demonstrating his ability to manage complex projects across multiple locations and teams.
Amit's leadership style emphasizes coaching and people management, empowering his teams to excel in their roles while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. His technical proficiency spans a range of programming languages and frameworks, including Ruby, PHP, and Linux, which he leverages to drive application development and improve system performance. With a passion for machine learning and device development, Amit continues to push the boundaries of technology at Amazon, ensuring that the Alexa Devices team remains a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
