Shakthi Selva

Technical Recruiter at Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Full-lifecycle recruitingTechnical sourcingGenerative AI (GenAI)Machine Learning (ML)Cloud Computing (AWS)Salary negotiations

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About

I'm Shakthi Selva, a Technical Recruiter at Amazon Web Services (AWS) focused on the cutting edge of GenAI and Agentic AI. My journey started in the technical trenches as a Software Engineer, which gives me a unique perspective when I'm scouting for talent to build the future of cloud computing. Currently, I'm heavily involved in scaling the 'Kiro Autonomous Agent' team, a frontier AI system that is redefining how we think about software development. I'm passionate about the shift toward autonomous systems and believe that creativity and critical thinking are the most vital traits for the next generation of AI professionals. Whether you are an SDE, an Applied Scientist, or a Solutions Architect, I'm here to provide a bridge to AWS and help you navigate career opportunities in the most exciting sectors of tech today.

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What I can offer

›Direct bridge to AWS career opportunities
›Mentorship and career development insights
›Technical architecture insights into frontier AI projects

Looking for

›Software Development Engineers (SDEs)
›Applied Scientists
›Solutions Architects
›Business development leaders in Supercomputing and Cloud

Best fit for

Software engineersAI/ML practitionersCloud sector leaders

Current Interests

Agentic AI and Autonomous SystemsGenerative AIBlockchain and Cloud Computing intersectionAWS re:Invent and Global GTM expansionSupercomputing/HPC

Background

Career

Began as a Software Engineer at Polaris Software Labs before transitioning into technical recruiting, holding roles at Magna Infotech, ChinaSoft International, and Mobile Integration WorkGroup before joining Amazon in 2021.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Information Technology, Anna University Chennai (2003 – 2007)

Achievements

›Over 7+ years of experience building and managing hiring plans across large-scale organizations
›Successfully pivoted from Software Engineering to high-level technical recruiting
›Currently managing recruitment for the 'Kiro Autonomous Agent' team at AWS

Opinions

The future of software development is autonomous; AI agents will fundamentally shift how software is built.
Customer Obsession and an Innovation Mindset are non-negotiable requirements for technical talent.
Candidates should apply even if they don't meet every qualification; diverse experiences are valuable.