Shivendra Srivastava

Engineering Manager at AWS
AWS

Shivendra Srivastava currently serves as an Engineering Manager at Amazon Web Services, where he leads a dynamic team of engineers tackling intricate challenges that empower AWS customers to seamlessly run serverless applications. Boasting an extensive 14-year career as a software engineer, Shivendra has honed his expertise while spearheading significant initiatives across renowned organizations including Wayfair, Microsoft, and Amazon. His professional journey showcases a remarkable track record of steering the successful launch of products from conceptualization to fruition, coupled with a proven ability to construct, recruit, and mentor teams from the ground up. With a diverse background spanning retail, fintech, and cloud technology sectors, Shivendra Srivastava stands as a seasoned leader committed to driving innovation and excellence in every facet of his professional endeavors.

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Shivendra on mentorship

I am driven by a profound passion for fostering both personal and professional growth in others. I firmly believe in the transformative power of mentorship, emphasizing not only the transmission of knowledge but also the inspiration and empowerment of individuals to surmount challenges and attain their objectives. Acting as a mentor allows me to contribute to a positive ripple effect in the lives of others, thereby cultivating a supportive network and community. The prospect of making a meaningful impact on someone’s life and facilitating their personal and professional success propels me to wholeheartedly embrace the role of a mentor with unwavering enthusiasm and dedication.

Specialty topics

  • Careers in consulting/tech/start-ups
  • Early career navigation and building trust
  • Clearing technical and behavioral interviews
  • Problem solving, critical thinking and career planning

Favorite books and learning resources

  • HBR
  • How To Win Friends & Influence People
  • The First 90 Days

Fun Fact

I love to ride my motorcycle and I along with my wife have visited 35 states in the US by car. We love road trips.