Sathisskumar Udayakumar is a Senior Category Manager at Amazon, where they utilize eight years of industrial experience and a Green Belt certification in Lean Six Sigma to optimize procurement and inventory management for non-merchandise items across four countries. In their current role, Sathisskumar manages a significant spend and employs expertise in game theory and strategic negotiations to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to Amazon, they held various positions, including a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Oklahoma State University and roles in supply chain at Mercedes-Benz USA and Tata Consultancy Services. Sathisskumar earned a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor's degree in Production Engineering from Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.