Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Aditya Chowdhry currently leads Data Center Operations for Amazon Web Services (AWS) in India, overseeing the strategic regions of Mumbai and Hyderabad. Leveraging his background in the Indian Navy, where he ran mission-critical facilities and warships, he has successfully built and led high-performing teams responsible for ensuring secure, sustainable, and highly available data center infrastructure. Since joining AWS in 2018, he has played a key role in scaling the company's infrastructure in India, leading teams across all facets of Data Center Operations. As a Mechanical Engineer, certified Project Management Professional, and MBA in Financial Management, he firmly believes in prioritizing people, investing in their growth, and fostering a collaborative environment where talent can thrive. With a passion for driving positive change and a commitment to operational excellence, he consistently strives to optimize processes, insist on continuous improvement, and deliver results, contributing to the growth and success of AWS while supporting their customers' ambitious goals. People leadership is at the core of his approach, and he firmly believes in empowering teams, nurturing talent, and creating an environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.
My Naval career, spanning diverse roles, honed my leadership abilities and operational expertise in mission-critical environments. From managing complex operations and leading teams in workshops and warships to serving as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, I developed a strategic mindset, leadership prowess, and the ability to drive operational excellence across dynamic environments. I also sharpened my strategic planning ability, people management skills, and the capacity to lead in stressful and high-pressure environments.