Kanaka Kawale

Kanaka Kawale is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product and program management, currently serving as a Senior Product Manager - Tech at Amazon since April 2017, leading the Buy with Prime program's shipping and return technology initiatives. Previous roles at Amazon included managing the customer buying experience for international orders and overseeing last mile operations through UTR technology. Prior to Amazon, Kanaka held a Functional Consultant position at Deloitte, focusing on techno-advisory projects across various industries. A background in engineering includes a significant internship at Procter & Gamble, where productivity improvements led to substantial cost savings, and a role as a Senior Engineer at Vedanta Resources, where operational efficiencies were enhanced. Kanaka holds an MBA from Symbiosis International University and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management.