niket soral
Software Development Manager
Seattle,WA
Summary
Dynamic Software Development Manager with over 15 years of experience driving transformative platform initiatives at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Expertise in architecting robust distributed systems, leading cross-organizational engineering projects, and developing the next generation of technical leaders. Specialization in cloud-native architecture, API ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, with a strong commitment to creating scalable solutions that drive business growth, enhance customer experiences, and empower global partner ecosystems. Results-oriented professional dedicated to leveraging technology for impactful outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
SDM — AWS Partnerships
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
06.2020 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Architected and led delivery of a multi-billion-dollar billing transformation enabling seamless payment responsibility transfers between AWS Channel Partners and end customers.
- Defined API strategy and micro-frontend UX for public APIs, improving partner onboarding and billing setup time by 70%.
- Influenced foundational service evolution across AWS Organizations and Commerce Platform to support new partner features.
- Reduced billing-related support cases by 90% through automated discount eligibility and account management.
- AWS Partner Central Modernization
- Championed consolidation of legacy Partner Central and AWS Marketplace Management Portal into a unified platform.
- Designed Common Chrome navigation strategy to ensure seamless user experience across legacy and modern systems.
- Led development of AWS Partner Central using React and Cloudscape, increasing Monthly Active Users by 25% and achieving a 4.1/5.0 CSAT score.
- Evangelized reusable micro-frontend infrastructure adopted by 20+ AWS teams, accelerating partner innovation.
- Leadership & Culture
- Mentored engineers and SDMs across levels (L4 → L6), fostering growth and technical depth.
- Strengthened team culture around Earn Trust, Deliver Results, and Customer Obsession.
- Navigated re-org transitions, aligning Partner Channel with AMPS-wide strategy.
Sr. Software Development Engineer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Architected secure middleware platform enabling CRM integration for thousands of AWS Partners.
- Designed API framework adopted by 20+ downstream systems, simplifying data consumption and integration.
- Developed monitoring tools and dashboards to ensure system security and compliance.
- Authored code review guidelines and onboarding documentation to scale engineering excellence.
- Led delivery of “Partner Path,” a global framework guiding AWS Partners through tailored journeys.
- Mentored junior developers, improving their technical skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Successfully migrated legacy systems to modern platforms, improving system stability and maintainability.
Software Developer
Cyber Group Inc
12.2011 - 01.2015
- Focused on distributed systems, enterprise applications, and API development. Built foundational skills in system design, scalability, and team leadership.
- Improved software efficiency by troubleshooting and resolving coding issues.
- Saved time and resources by identifying and fixing bugs before product deployment.
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies
06.2010 - 11.2011
- Delivered high-quality presentations showcasing key findings and recommendations to both internal stakeholders and clients.
- Helped team of 12 consultants optimize efficiency of current systems by conducting training sessions.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
- Acted as a liaison between stakeholders ensuring open lines of communication throughout project life cycle.
Education
Master of Computer Applications -
Rajasthan Technical University
Kota, Rajasthan, India01.2009
Skills
Architectural Leadership: Defined reusable platform models adopted by 20 AWS teams; standardized micro-frontend architecture across partner-facing applications
Cross-Org Strategy: Influenced roadmap decisions across AWS Organizations, Commerce Platform, and Partner Programs to support partner billing and engagement features
Mentorship & Growth: Coached engineers and SDMs through multiple promotion cycles; established engineering excellence through code review standards and onboarding frameworks
Operational Excellence: Led security and compliance readiness for partner platforms; reduced support cases by 90% through automation and streamlined UX
Technical Strategy: Cloud Architecture (AWS), Distributed Systems, API Design, Microservices, Generative AI (Bedrock), DevOps/CI-CD
Timeline
SDM — AWS Partnerships
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
06.2020 - Current
Sr. Software Development Engineer
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
02.2015 - 06.2020
Software Developer
Cyber Group Inc
12.2011 - 01.2015
Associate Consultant
HCL Technologies
06.2010 - 11.2011
Master of Computer Applications -
Rajasthan Technical University