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    Rajiv Tikoo
    Head of Engineering at Speechify| ex-Amazon
    www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv- Redmond, Washington, United States
    tikoo-3aba334 (LinkedIn)
    www.amazon.com (Company)
    www.Infosys.com (Company) Summary
    www.arrow.com (Company)
    As a seasoned engineering and product leader with over 22 years
    Top Skills of experience, I have a proven track record in managing large-scale
    Analytical Skills
    distributed systems and leading teams in engineering and product
    Software as a Service (SaaS) development. I am currently the Head of Engineering at Speechify,
    Software Development leading globally distributed teams in engineering and customer
    success. My focus is on driving innovation, delivering value at scale,
    Languages and serving millions of customers worldwide.
    English (Native or Bilingual)
    Kashmiri (Full Professional) Throughout my career, I have successfully developed and launched
    Hindi (Full Professional) innovative products and solutions at top technology companies and
    German (Elementary) startups. During my nearly decade-long tenure at Amazon as the
    Head of Product and Engineering, I founded and led geographically
    Certifications distributed teams, drove the development of cutting-edge business
    Pathwise Leadership Program - Year process automation and data analytics platforms that handled billions
    1 of transactions with low latency, and implemented data automation
    tools that resulted in substantial cost savings at Amazon's massive
    scale (think Petabytes of data). Additionally, I spearheaded global
    expansions and led speed and delivery initiatives, involving Tier-1
    services, across multiple countries.

    Before joining Amazon, I held the role of Director of Engineering at


    PACCAR, where I successfully drove the tech and product vision
    for a multi-billion-dollar business. In this capacity, I managed large
    teams and oversaw the development, modernization, and launch
    of automation systems that had a significant impact across the
    entire company. Prior to that, I held leadership positions at Arrow
    Electronics and Infosys Technologies, where I built products from the
    ground up and led global teams to achieve strategic objectives.

    I have a successful record of launching impactful products, building


    global teams from scratch, optimizing marketing spend through data-
    driven strategies, and leading expansion initiatives across multiple
    countries to drive revenue growth. As an individual and leader, the

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    most fitting descriptors for my traits will be a growth mindset, a track
    record of delivering results, the ability to think big, and earning trust.

    Experience
    Speechify
    Head of Engineering
    March 2022 - Present (2 years 6 months)
    Seattle, Washington, United States

    Reporting to the CEO and part of the executive leadership team, I oversee
    all engineering aspects at Speechify, spanning software engineering for iOS,
    Android, Web, B2B, API, and MP SDK, alongside Data Engineering and
    Growth initiatives, while also managing customer success teams in India and
    Manila.

    Speechify is the #1 text-to-speech app globally with 20+ million users,


    maintaining its position as the top News/Magazine app on the App Store for
    two consecutive years. Our Chrome extension is the fastest growing extension
    in the history of Chrome.

    Recognized as Google’s favorite 2023 extension and Apple’s top app in 2024,
    Speechify offers 100K+ audiobooks/ebooks from top publishers and an AI-
    enabled content creation studio with millions of users globally.

    Constantly seeking exceptional talent, we embrace a remote-first approach,


    with our engineers and leaders spanning 22 countries. Despite our 5X team
    growth, we prioritize a culture of love-based leadership, continuous learning,
    and innovation, as we aim to revolutionize global audio consumption and
    expand into new markets.

    PS: I typically respond to most interested candidates for Speechify, but please
    note that I may not reply if you don't specify why you want to join us and how
    you can contribute. Our selection process is rigorous, so apply when you are
    fully prepared.

    Amazon
    5 years 8 months

    Head of Engineering & Product (STL) - FinTech Automation Services


    July 2020 - March 2022 (1 year 9 months)
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    In my role as the Single-Threaded Leader (STL) for Fintech ATS at Amazon,
    I oversaw teams in software, data engineering, program, and product
    management. Our focus was on developing software products to automate
    manual processes and improve controllership in Amazon's Accounting teams.
    As a leader of leaders, I managed six geographically distributed teams based
    in Seattle, New Jersey, and Delhi, which handled petabytes of data and billions
    of transactions to ensure controllership over Amazon's financial statements.
    Additionally, I had the privilege of being an Amazon tech bar-raiser.

    Head, Engineering & Product (STL)- Operations Finance Technology


    August 2016 - July 2020 (4 years)
    Greater Seattle Area

    As the Single-Threaded Leader (STL) for Fintech Operations Finance Tech


    at Amazon, I led global teams in software engineering, product management,
    program management, and data engineering to develop technical solutions
    using big data and AWS services. I founded, led, and grew my teams from
    scratch, creating the vision for data and engineering infrastructure to support
    Amazon's Operations Finance teams worldwide. During my tenure, my
    team spearheaded the development of Otto, an intelligent business process
    automation and data analytics platform that automated journal entries
    and provided controllership over Amazon's entire financial statements.
    Additionally, I led the execution of Galaxy, Amazon's Data Platform for
    worldwide operations, which automated billions of transactions and covered
    Amazon's operations costs of $100B. We also implemented data automation
    tools across 243+ Amazon Fulfillment centers, resulting in annual savings of
    ~500K hours.

    At Delivery Experience, I led program/tech teams to launch several high-speed


    and convenience delivery programs on Amazon.com. We collaborated with
    various Amazon organizations worldwide to enhance customer experience on
    the e-commerce website using a wide range of technologies.

    PACCAR
    Director of Software Engineering/Technology
    January 2015 - August 2016 (1 year 8 months)
    Greater Seattle Area

    As the overall head of technology for PACCAR Financial, PACCAR


    Leasing, and Corporate IT divisions, I oversaw the technology growth
    agenda for multi-billion captive finance businesses at PACCAR in North
    America. My responsibilities included managing Executive Relationships,
    Enterprise Tech Strategy, and Program Delivery functions. I also managed
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    an overall technology budget and led end-to-end software development, QA,
    Infrastructure, and product development teams for 140+ applications (in-house
    and COTS) across the three divisions.

    PACCAR is a Fortune 200 company and is globally recognized as the third-


    largest producer of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks, marketed under the
    brand names Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF. In addition to its primary business,
    the company also offers tailored financial services, IT solutions, and truck
    components.

    Amazon
    Group Manager TPM
    October 2012 - January 2015 (2 years 4 months)
    Greater Seattle Area

    I oversaw the engineering/program management group for Global Financial


    Systems (GFS) technology, which was responsible for managing large-scale
    geographical expansion programs for various Amazon businesses, including
    AWS, Kindle devices, and the Appstore. Additionally, I managed mission-
    critical programs that had a direct impact on Amazon's bottom line.

    During my tenure, I achieved several notable accomplishments, including the


    launch of AWS in 15 countries, which included complex geographies like India
    and China. This launch improved delivery efficiency by 40%. I also oversaw
    the launch of Amazon retail in India and Brazil, as well as the Appstore in 12
    countries, including complex geographies like Brazil. This launch improved
    delivery efficiency by 36%.

    Furthermore, I oversaw the implementation of Hyperion across seven


    countries and built and developed teams across India and the US from the
    ground up. I worked closely with top-level corporate executives to drive
    roadmap planning, operational planning, and corporate initiatives.

    Arrow Electronics
    Manager - Engineering/Technology
    August 2008 - October 2012 (4 years 3 months)
    Greater Denver Area

    As a technology leader at Arrow Electronics, I oversaw high-performing global


    teams of skilled engineers and product leads supporting the company's $20+
    billion distribution business. Working closely with cross-functional business
    leaders, my teams continuously upgraded systems to meet business needs. I

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    played a key role in building the company's talent pool, hiring, promoting, and
    retaining top talent. Additionally, I undertook a year-long assignment to build
    the company's center of excellence in India from scratch.

    Arrow Electronics is a Fortune 200 company that specializes in the distribution


    and value-added services of electronic components and computer products,
    with a revenue of $22.8 billion.

    Infosys
    Manager - Enterprise Solutions
    July 2002 - December 2007 (5 years 6 months)
    India, Europe & USA

    As a campus recruit at Infosys Ltd, I gained six years of experience that


    included progressive roles as a Trainee, SDE, Tech Lead, and Tech Manager
    across different parts of the world. During this time, I worked with various
    technologies both as a software developer and a leader. I also led and
    participated in aggressive, multi-phased global technology initiatives across
    Europe, the US, and the Asia Pacific regions.

    Infosys Ltd is an Indian multinational corporation that offers a range of


    services, including business consulting, information technology, software
    engineering, and outsourcing. As of 2020, the company had a revenue of $13
    billion.

    LG Electronics
    Senior Engineer - R&D
    September 2001 - June 2002 (10 months)
    Noida Area, India

    At LG Electronics, I worked as an engineer in the research and development


    lab for microwave ovens and televisions. Together with my team, we
    developed go-to-market strategies, conducted market analysis, and created
    energy-efficient designs using state-of-the-art technologies. To improve
    efficiency, we also implemented six sigma methodologies such as DMAIC, fish
    bone, and Pareto analysis.

    LG Electronics Inc. is a multinational electronics company based in South


    Korea, with four main business divisions: Home Entertainment, Mobile
    Communications, Home Appliances & Air Solutions, and Vehicle Components.
    With a revenue of USD 53.10 billion, LG Electronics is a leader in the global
    electronics industry.

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    Education
    Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategy, Marketing &
    Finance · (2012)

    HKUST Business School


    MBA - Global Electives · (2012)

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