Amazon Fulfillment Technologies & Robotics

In closing out Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we're excited to spotlight Pallavi Chaube, Sr. Mgr., Technical Program Management at Amazon. Key insights from our conversation with Pallavi:   🌟 Career Evolution From writing code in a small hill town in India to leading global robotics and automation initiatives at Amazon, Pallavi's journey showcases the power of pursuing passion and spotting opportunities. Her path through DHL Express, Kiva Systems (now Amazon Robotics), and various roles at Amazon demonstrates how combining technical expertise with business acumen can create extraordinary impact.   💡 Leadership Philosophy "As you hire and develop the best talent, you also need to give them space and opportunity to fully leverage their unique strengths, talents, and experience. At Amazon, we innovate & solve hard problems at unprecedented scale and speed, and no one person has all the answers."   🔑 Leadership Lessons • Lead with the 'why' and provide clear context • Balance autonomy with direction and support • Team expertise takes you further than individual skills alone • Create opportunities for growth and innovation   🚀 Future of Tech Pallavi is particularly excited about AI advancements and their potential to revolutionize industrial automation, working closely with our artificial intelligence team to integrate AI solutions across multiple programs in robotics and sustainable packaging automation.   Thank you, Pallavi, for showing how curiosity, persistence, and authentic leadership can transform industries and inspire the next generation of tech leaders!

Looking to get charged up 🚀 about your engineering career? Join the Boston University Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Amazon Robotics for "Pathways to Success: Women in Engineering," an empowering panel discussion featuring women from Amazon Robotics. Discover unique career paths and gain valuable insights on achieving success in the engineering field. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired!   RSVP here for more details: https://lnkd.in/exc_H-RB

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we're excited to spotlight Denise Dhivyanathan, Sr Manager SDM at Amazon. Key insights from our conversation with Denise:   🌟 Career Evolution Inspired by the democratization of learning through the internet, Denise's journey from aspiring teacher to technology leader exemplifies how passion can evolve while staying true to core values. Her path shows that teaching and technology can beautifully intersect, creating impact at scale through different mediums.   💡 Leadership Philosophy "True ownership isn't about carrying everything yourself—it's about creating an environment where ownership thrives across the entire team. Leadership means fostering trust, providing context, and empowering others to grow and contribute their full capabilities."   🔑 Leadership Lessons • Transform intense ownership into empowering leadership • Create frameworks that enable shared accountability • Practice meaningful delegation to foster team growth • Build trust through transparency and clear communication   🚀 Future of Tech Denise is excited with the inflection of AI in Tech. She envisions a future where AI amplifies human creativity and transforms how we work, while maintaining the human element in technology development.   Thank you, Denise, for demonstrating how adapting our strengths, embracing continuous learning, and empowering others can create lasting impact in tech leadership!

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we’re excited to spotlight Erika McClosky, Director Robotic Mfg & Tech Ops at Amazon. Key insights from our conversation with Erika: 🌟 Career Evolution Erika's journey showcases the power of embracing change and following your passions. Her transition from military leadership to pioneering robotics and automation at Amazon demonstrates that it's never too late to pursue new challenges.   💡 Leadership Philosophy "Effective leadership isn't about being the most technically proficient person in the room. It's about creating an environment where your team can excel, providing clear direction, removing barriers, and trusting in your team's expertise." 🔑 Leadership Lessons ·     Set high expectations while providing clear direction and support ·     Focus on unlocking team members' full potential ·     Build a culture of curiosity and inclusive innovation ·     View failures as valuable learning opportunities   🚀 Future of Tech Erika is particularly excited about AI's potential to revolutionize manufacturing operations, especially in enhancing safety, quality, speed, and flexibility in production. Thank you, Erika, for sharing your wisdom and showing how authentic leadership creates a lasting impact!

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we feature LaKeela Davis, MSIS, Sr. Tech Documentation Manager, whose journey from banking to the tech industry showcases the power of curiosity and continuous learning. Key insights from our conversation: 🌟 Career Evolution LaKeela's tech journey began during the Y2K era at First Tennessee Bank. Her curiosity about "how things worked behind the scenes" and passion for constant change led her from banking systems to cutting-edge technology. 💡 Leadership Philosophy "Make it hard for them to tell you no." LaKeela emphasizes the importance of continuous skill development, gaining relevant experience, and clearly demonstrating value in every role. 🔑 Leadership Lessons ·     Look beyond what people say to what they naturally do well ·     Help team members harness their strengths and find assignments where they can shine ·     View setbacks as opportunities for growth and learning ·     Recognize when to ask for help and see it as a strength, not a weakness   🚀 Future of Tech LaKeela is particularly excited about Generative AI, leveraging it to create an AI assistant for knowledge base content that makes technical writing more accessible and engaging. Thank you, LaKeela, for sharing your wisdom and showing how curiosity, adaptability, and authentic leadership create a lasting impact! #WomensHistoryMonth #AmazonLife #LeadershipinTech

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we feature Anna Davydova, CFA, Robotics Principal Strategy Lead, and her inspiring journey to Strategic Leadership at Amazon.   Key insights from our conversation:   🌟 Career Evolution From a decade in finance to teaching herself to code, Anna's path showcases the power of pursuing your passion. Her transition to tech, including earning an MS in Data Science from Harvard, proves its always the right time to follow your calling.   💡 Leadership Philosophy "Leadership isn't defined by titles—it's demonstrated through actions, influence, impact and kindness we extend to all." Anna emphasizes the importance of optimism balanced with pragmatism, and viewing past experiences as potential superpowers in new roles.   🔑 Leadership Lessons • Focus on unlocking team members' full potential • Champion a culture where every challenge teaches • Build lasting relationships beyond formal reporting lines • Leverage unexpected skills from past experiences   🚀 Future of Tech Anna is particularly excited about the convergence of AI and robotics, or "physical AI," and its potential to revolutionize how we interact with automation in our daily lives.   Thank you, Anna, for sharing your wisdom and showing how authentic leadership creates a lasting impact!   #WomensHistoryMonth #LeadershipInTech #AmazonLeaders

Proud to announce that our very own Dr. Shoba Subramanian, Ph.D., Head of University Partnerships at Amazon Fulfillment Technologies and Robotics, was a featured speaker at the WE Rise 2025 Conference! This biennial event connects students in STEM with industry leaders, fostering growth and advancement in these crucial fields. Dr. Subramanian shared her extensive experience in academia and industry, inspiring the next generation of STEM professionals. Congratulations, Dr. Subramanian, on representing Amazon at this important event! #WERise2025 #STEM #AmazonCareers #Robotics #Technology #Engineering https://lnkd.in/eKzFBpyX

This Women's History Month, we're celebrating leaders who drive change through action and impact. Today, we feature Courtney Davidovich, P.E., Senior Manager, Strategy, and her inspiring journey to Strategic Leadership at Amazon. Key insights from our conversation: 🌟 Career Evolution From a high school physics teacher's inspiration to becoming a Professional Engineer, Courtney's path showcases the power of embracing change. Her bold move to FedEx Ground and later Amazon (while 35 weeks pregnant!) demonstrates that great opportunities often require courage. 💡 Leadership Philosophy "Success is not about doing it all; it's about doing the right things well." Courtney emphasizes strategic prioritization and the importance of distinguishing between "glass balls" (critical tasks) and "rubber balls" (flexible priorities) at work and at home. 🔑 Leadership Lessons • True leadership means creating conditions for others to excel • Emotional Intelligence is a crucial differentiator • Setting clear boundaries leads to better outcomes • Empowering team members' unique strengths drives collective success Thank you, Courtney, for sharing your wisdom and showing how authentic leadership creates a lasting impact! #WomensHistoryMonth #Leadership #WomenInTech #AmazonLife

Thrilled to announce that our exceptional FTR teammate, Shauna Sprague, has been recognized for the Nashville Technology Council Champion Award! Her ability to make a positive impact at scale exemplifies the outstanding talent we cultivate at FTR. Congratulations, Shauna! 🎉 #TeamFTR #HireandDeveloptheBestLP

This past weekend, the BEYA (Becoming Everything You Are) STEM Conference Awards were held in Baltimore, Maryland, hosted by the Career Communications Group (CCG). Two ✌ of our FTR team members were honored during this inspiring evening, which was dedicated to recognizing the remarkable achievements of Black engineers. Congratulations to our very own, Mamar Gelaye, Vice President of Operations Technology Solutions, for receiving the prestigious Dr. Eugene M. Deloatch Legacy Award, and Charles Kekeh, who received the Outstanding Achievement Award!