Kawshik Kannan

Kawshik Kannan is an Applied Scientist at Amazon since September 2025, with a robust background in artificial intelligence and research. Prior to Amazon, Kawshik served as an AI Scientist III at Covera Health from July 2021 to June 2025, focusing on multimodal foundational models. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Computer Science from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from SSN College of Engineering. Experience spans roles as a Research Assistant at New York University and NYU Langone Health, where notable contributions include advancements in autonomous driving and breast cancer detection. Early internships involved developing AI systems for various applications, including a Question Answering system and an OCR engine, demonstrating a strong foundation in machine learning and data analysis.