Srinivas Savitala

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Head of Engineering @Amazon LEO Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Field Service Management at Amazon Project Kuiper

Sammamish, Washington, United States

Overview

Srinivas Savitala is a distinguished technology leader with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Head of Engineering for Amazons Project Kuiper LEO. He has a proven track record of leading large, global teams of over 80 members and launching major initiatives in supply chain, omnichannel retail, and Generative AI. He completed the CTO Program at The Wharton School.

Outside of his career, Srinivas is a married father of two who is deeply committed to his community. He volunteers as a robotics and Science Olympiad coach for local schools and enjoys hiking and playing cricket. His personal interests also include tutoring students, reflecting a passion for fostering young minds.

In 2024 alone, he was named one of "The Most Admired Global Indians" and received the Marquis Whos Who Albert Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award and the International Achievers’ Award.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Generative AI
He recently launched Generative AI applications for Amazon's selling partners using AWS Bedrock and RAG, demonstrating his focus on applying emerging AI technologies.
Global Supply Chain
His current role focuses on engineering solutions for supply chain, fulfillment, and field service management for Amazon's Project Kuiper, a satellite internet constellation.
Youth STEM Education
He has dedicated years to volunteering as a robotics coach for the Lake Washington School District and as a Science Olympiad coach, showing a passion for mentoring students.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2024
Head of Engineering @Amazon LEO Supply Chain, Fulfillment and Field Service Management at Amazon Project Kuiper
6-2021 - 9-2024
Sr SDM (Engineering and Science), Selling Partner Communities, Small Business Empowerment at Amazon Project Kuiper
12-2015 - 6-2021
Sr Software Development Manager, Amazon Books, 4-Star, Amazon Fresh and GO Stores at Amazon Project Kuiper
6-2004 - 12-2015
Principal TPM and Sofware Engineering Manager at Microsoft
9-2003 - 6-2004
Lead Software Engineer at Cognizant Technology Solutions

Education

3-2024 - 6-2025
Chief Technology Officer Program from The Wharton School
1-2025 - 3-2025
Executive Influence: Increasing Your Impact with Persuasion and Power from The Wharton School

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Insights For Selling To Srinivas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Srinivas is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Srinivas

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Srinivas move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Srinivas take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Srinivas

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