Neelam Patel

Neelam Patel

Senior Software Engineer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Results-Driven Program Manager | Expertise in leading transformative initiatives in GenAI, cloud computing, for application development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, using Agile Methodologies.

  • Education

    • Shreeram Polytechnic, Mumbai University

      1999 - 2002
      Diploma in Computer Technology Computer Engineering
    • University of Mumbai

      2002 - 2005
      Bachelors of Engineering Computer Engineering
    • University of Warwick - Warwick Business School

      2008 - 2009
      Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Experience

    • Accenture Technology Solutions

      Jul 2005 - Aug 2008
      Senior Software Engineer
    • Warwick Business School

      Sept 2008 - Sept 2010
      Full Time MBA Student
    • Syntel

      Jul 2010 - Sept 2012
      Project Manager
    • Cognizant Technology Solutions

      Sept 2012 - Sept 2014
      Project Manager
    • Candor Group Inc.

      Sept 2014 - Feb 2018
      Project Manager, Program Manager
    • Discover Financial Services

      Feb 2018 - May 2022

      In this role, I coached the strategy and portfolio layers to enhance the performance, quality, and Agile maturity of our product teams. One of my greatest contributions during my time here was leading targeted improvement efforts with our senior executives by building and coaching on OKRs, resulting in enhanced strategic alignment and performance. Coached and mentored agile teams to adopt Agile Way of Working.

      • Senior Manager Agile Coach

        May 2019 - May 2022
      • Program Manager

        Feb 2018 - May 2019
    • Amazon Web Services (AWS)

      May 2022 - now

      Currently, I drive GenAI, AI/ML, Security, and Cloud Transformation initiatives for leading sports customers, providing thought leadership and creative problem-solving to accelerate cloud migrations and modernizations. One of my greatest achievements during my time here was authoring and publishing two influential blogs: one detailing the development of a golf players' win probability model using AWS Services PGA Tour Win Probability Model and another on creating a GenAI Virtual Assistant for a leading Golf organization Journey of PGA Tour's Generative AI Virtual Assistant. Show less

      • Engagement Manager, Financial Services

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Customer Solutions Manager

        May 2022 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Professional Scrum Master (PSM-1)

      Scrum.org
      Aug 2013
    • Amazon Web Services Solutions Architect - Associate

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Aug 2022
    • Project Management Professional

      Project Management Institute
      Jun 2017
    • AWS Certified AI Practitioner

      Amazon Web Services (AWS)
      Feb 2025