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Tejaswini Akunuri

@tejaswiniakunuri

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I lead AI/ML and cost-reduction programs that shape product roadmaps and deliver multimillion-dollar business results.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead complex, data-driven programs where I can influence product roadmaps, deliver measurable cost and revenue outcomes, and partner with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

At Amazon Web Services, I lead AI/ML cost-reduction programs for Amazon and third-party Just Walk Out stores, influencing product roadmaps through cross-functional collaboration. I use machine-learning data, Tableau, and QuickSight to identify cost-per-item reduction opportunities and advise senior leadership through business reviews.

Across Cummins, Johnson & Johnson, and GE, I've delivered complex engineering and program initiatives from planning through launch. My work includes managing $10M–$50M programs, saving $810,000 through Six Sigma process improvement, reducing supplier sensor failures by 20%, and improving change-request closure times by 30%.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI/ML Senior Program Manager

Current

Amazon Web Services

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Strategizing and influencing product roadmaps for multiple cost reduction programs for Amazon and 3rd party Just Walk Out stores. Managing and mentoring the cost and analytics team to achieve cost reduction goals.

AI ML Program Management Data Analysis Tableau Amazon Quicksight KPI development Business Reviews

Program Manager

Cummins Inc.

May 2017 - Jan 2022 (4 years 8 months)

Spearheaded multiple multi-million-dollar, high revenue programs from inception to completion. Designed, monitored, and communicated program plans and status to executive management via stage/phase gate reviews.

Program Management Stakeholder Management Resource Planning Budget Management Six Sigma Process Improvement

Controls Technical Project Lead

Cummins Inc.

Nov 2011 - May 2017 (5 years 6 months)

Led development of aftertreatment systems for engines used in various applications. Created functional excellence practices on change management, improving defect and change request closing times by 30%.

Project Management Change Management Six Sigma Supplier Collaboration Training Process Improvement

System Validation Engineer

Johnson & Johnson

Jun 2011 - Nov 2011 (5 months)

Developed validation deliverables including validation plans, requirement specifications, and test scripts for IQ, OQ, and PQ. Involved in Root Cause Investigations and Corrective and Preventative Action.

Systems Validation SDLC FDA Regulations Test Scripts Root Cause Analysis CAPA Training

Controls Engineer

General Electric

Jul 2007 - Jan 2009 (1 year 6 months)

Reviewed engineering design documents with customers and sourcing managers. Performed Factory Acceptance Tests including testing of Distributed Control Systems and third-party interfaces.

DCS PLC Network Architecture Factory Acceptance Testing Redundancy Testing Training