Ani is currently a Sr. Technical Program Manager at Amazon. She graduated from the University of Waterloo, majoring in Computing and Financial Management. Ani is passionate about exploring and specializing in machine learning combined with product management. She loves working on products that empower individuals and takes pride in being the customer advocate. This role allows her to bridge the gap between engineering decisions and customer expectations.

As a Mentor, Aniththa dedicates her time and expertise to guide aspiring product managers, designers, and developers, committing 3-4 hours per week over an 8-week period for the Bootcamp. She has played a key role in COLAB11, providing guidance to mentees and contributing to the successful launch of 2 products.

Significantly, some of her mentees have made notable contributions at companies like Farmers Insurance, showcasing the impact of her mentorship on their professional journeys.

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Mentored 10 students

Provided over 65 hours of personalized guidance

Helped ship 2 products

Below is the product that Aniththa assisted her students to ship

• Charody: A web app that helps provide temporary housing to families affected by disasters

Aniththa's journey serves as an inspiring example of how passionate mentorship can empower individuals, bridge gaps between technical decisions and customer expectations, and propel mentees toward impactful careers in the tech industry.