Kshitij Patil

Kshitij Patil is a seasoned software engineer with deep expertise in building scalable cloud-native systems, financial infrastructure, and AI-powered platforms. At Amazon, he has led critical projects in compliance automation, risk scoring using LLMs, and fund management services supporting multi-million dollar operations across global markets. Prior to Amazon, Kshitij was an early engineer at startups like Primal Space Systems and Concurrents Inc., where he co-developed a patented game streaming technology and collaborated directly with leadership to build investor-facing demos. His experience navigating ambiguity, driving innovation, and executing at scale makes him a valuable judge for early-stage startup competitions.