氨基Chigani '11

Global Head of Enterprise Technologists, Amazon 网络 Services

Today, I'm the global head of enterprise technologists at Amazon 网络 Services (AWS). 在这个角色中, I get to lead a senior team of former Chief Information Officers and Chief Technology Officers who work with c-level executives from AWS most strategic customers and partners to share experiences and strategies on 云 adoption, 敏捷组织, and innovation through artificial intelligence/机器学习. I bring the best of AWS 云 platform and programs to help my customers drive product quality, 降低技术风险, and deliver digital transformation value. 在AWS之前, I held senior technology leadership roles at Sentient Science, 通用电气(General Electric), 和SEI. 我获得了硕士和博士学位.D. in computer science from Virginia Tech.

Where you've been in your career and where you are going...

I've always been in the software world with a keen interest in how to build the 'best' software systems (i.e, resilient, scalable, and secure). In recent years, I'm more focused on using software and innovation (e.g., 云, 机器学习, internet of things) to build the 'best' digital organizations within global enterprises. I feel lucky to be in this space and at this time during the digital transformation taking place around our global economy.

The work project/initiative you're most excited about...
There's an increased focused at Amazon today on building diverse future leaders and I'm super excited about the ability to dedicate a good portion of my time/resources to mentor junior colleagues and connect them with opportunities to grow.

How would you capture the essence of your work in a 新闻paper headline...
I'm a match-maker between business problems and 'battle tested' technology solutions

Fondest Virginia Tech memory or tradition...

我和我妻子都是北卡人. We got married while at Virginia Tech and our first son was born in Blacksburg.My wife works for Virginia Tech, which is a big part of our family.

一个激励过我的人...
My mother has accomplished way more than the world expected or made possible for her. She inspires me everyday to challenge myself to produce and achieve more than what's expected or made possible for me.

How Virginia Tech equipped me for the 'real world'...

I learned rigor, depth, and hands-on experimentation. These learnings continue to anchor everything I do on a daily basis.

Best part of being a Virginia Tech alum...
Friendships: 80% of my true, family friends today I have made when I was at Virginia Tech.

Words of encouragement to a current Virginia Tech student...

You've made a great choice coming to Virginia Tech and becoming part of this global family. Don't be surprised to get a random 'Go Hokies' anywhere around the world if you wear Virginia Tech gear.

This excites me the most about the future of my industry...
We are at the early beginnings of how society and economy are using 云 (single digit). The potential for impact and innovation is yet to be imagined.

Biggest misconception about my job or industry...
That I can fix any and all issues with the internet, 网站, and computers (I can do most but not all).

The most formative experience I've had...

My graduate re搜索 was inspired by the April 16th tragedy. It re-oriented me to often try to align my professional work with a mission I deeply care about.

最喜欢的结束一天的方式...
A pot of Moroccan mint tea and a comedy show.