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Shashwat Prakash

AWS Conversational AI & Contact Center AI Engineer specializing in enterprise-grade Voice AI, IVR Automation, Generative AI Applications, and Intelligent AI Agent Systems.

6+ years delivering production-grade solutions on Amazon Connect, AWS Bedrock, Amazon Lex, Nova Sonic, and RAG Pipelines for enterprise clients.

Shashwat Prakash — AWS Conversational AI & Contact Center Engineer
Voice AI Expert
AWS Bedrock & Lex
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About Me

AWS Conversational AI & Contact Center AI Expert

I am an AWS Conversational AI Engineer and Contact Center AI Specialist with 6+ years of experience architecting and deploying enterprise-grade AI solutions. I specialize in building intelligent Voice AI, IVR automation, and Generative AI applications on AWS that transform how enterprises communicate with their customers.

From designing Amazon Connect IVR flows and building Nova Sonic real-time voice AI to developing RAG pipelines, AI Agent systems with tool-calling, and Prompt Engineering frameworks — I deliver end-to-end conversational AI solutions that drive measurable business impact. My work at PwC US involves building production AI systems using AWS Bedrock, Amazon Lex, Amazon Q in Connect, and AWS AgentCore.

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    Voice AI & IVR AutomationProduction Amazon Connect IVR flows, Nova Sonic real-time voice, AI voicebots
  • Agentic AI & Tool CallingAutonomous AI agents with multi-step reasoning, function/tool calling, and orchestration
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    RAG Pipelines & Prompt EngineeringKnowledge-augmented retrieval, vector search, context-aware AI responses
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    Serverless AI on AWSLambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Bedrock — scalable, cost-efficient AI infrastructure

Core Competencies

AWS Conversational AI (Amazon Connect)Voice AI & IVR AutomationAWS Bedrock & Generative AIRAG Pipelines & Prompt EngineeringAgentic AI & Tool CallingNova Sonic (Real-time Voice AI)Amazon Lex & NLPAI Agent Systems & Orchestration

Additional Skills

Serverless: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB
React, Next.js & Angular Frontends
.NET Core, Node.js & NestJS Backends
Vector Databases & OpenSearch
SAML2, OIDC & OKTA Authentication
AWS AgentCore & MCP Server Integration
Career

Experiences

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PwC US

Senior Associate — AWS Conversational AI & Contact Center Engineer

August 2024PresentCurrent
  • Design and build enterprise Amazon Connect IVR flows and AI-powered contact center automation for major US clients
  • Develop Nova Sonic real-time Voice AI and AI voicebot solutions using AWS Bedrock foundation models
  • Build Agentic AI systems with Tool Calling using AWS AgentCore and Bedrock AgentCore Gateway as MCP server
  • Integrate Amazon Q in Connect for AI-assisted agent support and knowledge base retrieval (RAG)
  • Create Amazon Lex bots as admin interfaces for dynamic configuration of IVR flows and chat contact flows
  • Implement Prompt Engineering frameworks for Generative AI accuracy and context management
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Genpact India

Consultant — Amazon Connect & Contact Center AI Engineer

March 2022July 2024
  • Integrated Amazon Connect CCP and Connect APIs into custom Contact Center applications and agent desktops
  • Created and configured IVR flows for inbound calls and chat in Amazon Connect across multiple enterprise clients
  • Implemented SAML2 and OIDC authentication and authorization using OKTA and AWS Cognito
  • Migrated legacy .NET 4.5 Web API applications to modern .NET 5 microservices architecture
  • Worked with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, and EventBridge for serverless deployments
  • Integrated third-party CRM and enterprise systems into custom contact center applications
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Agenty Analytics Pvt Ltd

Software Engineer

December 2020February 2022
  • Developed backend ETL services using .NET Core, C#, and MySQL with comprehensive xUnit test coverage
  • Built data extraction and web scraping tools for enterprise data integration pipelines
  • Created Angular web application frontend for the ETL platform dashboard and reporting interface
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Sigma Infosolutions Pvt Ltd

Associate Software Engineer

December 2018February 2020
  • Developed REST Web APIs in .NET Core with MySQL and MongoDB for scalable enterprise applications
  • Built Angular frontend applications with clean component architecture and responsive UI
Certifications

Professional Credentials

Industry-recognized certifications validating expertise in AWS, Generative AI, and AI Agent development.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS Certified Developer – Associate

Validates expertise in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications using AWS services. Covers core services like Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3, and IAM — directly aligned with building scalable serverless and AI-integrated architectures.

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Google

Deploy an Agent with Agent Development Kit (ADK)

Demonstrates hands-on proficiency with Google's Agent Development Kit (ADK) for building, orchestrating, and deploying autonomous AI agents. Covers multi-agent architectures, tool integration, and production-grade agent deployment — core skills for modern Generative AI and AI Agent pipelines.

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Google

Streamline Application Development with Gemini CLI

Certifies practical use of Gemini CLI to accelerate application development workflows with AI-assisted coding, debugging, and code generation. Reflects proficiency in integrating Gemini-powered tooling directly into engineering workflows for faster, smarter software delivery.

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Track Record

Key Milestones

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AI Agents Deployed

Production-grade agentic systems deployed across enterprise environments

Multi-agent systemsAgent orchestration
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Agent Accuracy

Consistent performance in complex multi-step reasoning tasks

Prompt engineeringFine-tuning
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Cost Reduction

Operational efficiency gains through intelligent automation

OptimizationScalability
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Conversations

Natural language interactions processed and resolved

NLP pipelinesContext handling
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Gen AI Projects

Diverse applications spanning multiple domains and industries

LLM integrationRAG systems
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Daily Tokens

High-volume token processing maintaining performance standards

LLM APIsBatch processing
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Uptime SLA

Reliable AI infrastructure with minimal downtime

MonitoringFailover systems
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Years AI

Deep expertise in AI/ML architecture and deployment

AWS BedrockModel selection
What I Do

Services

Offering a range of services to meet your business needs, from web development to advanced Generative AI solutions.

AWS Conversational AI

End-to-end Conversational AI solutions using Amazon Connect, AWS Bedrock, and Amazon Lex. Design intelligent chatbots, NLP pipelines, and AI-powered contact center automation for enterprise environments.

Amazon ConnectAWS BedrockAmazon Lex & NLP

IVR & Voice AI Systems

Build production-grade AI-powered IVR systems, real-time Voice AI using Nova Sonic, and intelligent voicebots for customer support automation. Full speech-to-text and TTS pipeline integration.

Amazon Connect IVRNova SonicSpeech-to-Text / TTS

AI Agent & Tool Calling

Design autonomous AI Agent systems with multi-step reasoning, Tool Calling, function calling, and external API orchestration using AWS AgentCore and Bedrock foundation models.

Tool Calling AIAWS AgentCoreMulti-agent Orchestration

Generative AI Solutions

Build production Generative AI applications, knowledge bases, and AI-powered workflows. Leverages AWS Bedrock, foundation models, and serverless infrastructure for scalable deployments.

AWS BedrockFoundation ModelsGenerative AI Apps

RAG Pipelines & Prompt Engineering

Architect retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) systems, vector database integrations, semantic search, and optimized Prompt Engineering frameworks for accurate, context-aware AI outputs.

RAG PipelinesPrompt OptimizationVector Databases

Serverless AI on AWS

Deploy scalable, cost-efficient serverless AI infrastructure using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and S3. Expert in event-driven architectures and AWS cloud-native AI deployments.

AWS LambdaServerlessEvent-driven AI

Contact Center Engineering

Full-stack contact center transformation: CCP integration, custom agent desktop development, real-time analytics, and SAML2/OIDC authentication for enterprise-grade deployments.

CCP IntegrationAgent DesktopReal-time Analytics

Frontend (React / Next.js)

Build fast, accessible, SEO-optimized UIs with strong Core Web Vitals. Experienced with Next.js App Router, Tailwind CSS, and building AI-powered web application frontends.

Next.js App RouterTailwind + shadcn/uiSSR / ISR

Backend API (Node / NestJS / .NET)

Design secure, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs with authentication, rate limiting, and AI integrations. Expertise in NestJS, .NET Core, Node.js, and Python backend services.

NestJS / .NET CoreJWT / OAuthAI API Integration

Database & Vector Search

Schema design and query optimization for high-throughput AI workloads. Expertise in DynamoDB, OpenSearch, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and vector database solutions for RAG systems.

DynamoDB / OpenSearchVector DBPrisma / Mongoose

Performance & AI Optimization

Optimize AI response latency, token efficiency, and cloud resource costs. Proficient in LLM caching strategies, CDN optimization, and serverless cold-start reduction.

LLM LatencyCDN / CachingCost Optimization

Testing & AI Quality Assurance

Ensure production reliability for AI systems with automated testing, AI workflow validation, and type-safe end-to-end testing across conversational AI pipelines.

Jest / PlaywrightAI Workflow TestingType Safety
Portfolio

Featured Projects

A showcase of real-world systems spanning contact center platforms, AI chatbots, and enterprise applications.

Amazon Device Repair

Amazon Device Repair

Conversational AI chatbot and agent desktop for Amazon Device Repair using Amazon Connect, Generative AI, and Agentic AI automation. Automates Customer Care Representative workflows, reducing handle time and improving customer experience through intelligent self-service and AI-assisted agent support.

ChatbotAgent DesktopCustomer SupportAutomationAmazon Connect
Zeta Contact Center

Zeta Contact Center

Enterprise contact center AI solution featuring Amazon Connect IVR automation and a tailored agent desktop for Customer Care Representatives. Implements AI-powered call routing, real-time Voice AI self-service flows, and seamless telephony integration to improve contact center efficiency.

IVRAgent DesktopContact CenterTelephonyCustomer Support
RevolOne Insurance AI

RevolOne Insurance AI

Comprehensive Contact Center AI application for RevolOne Insurance featuring IVR automation, Conversational AI chatbot, and AI agent support tools. Streamlines insurance workflows through Generative AI-powered customer interactions and intelligent agent assistance.

IVRChatbotContact CenterInsuranceAgent Support
VenuePay

VenuePay

Designed and developed an admin portal for an e-commerce platform, providing real-time visibility into transactions, product details, and inventory management. The system includes features for adding new products and instant notifications for out-of-stock items, enabling efficient inventory control and operational oversight.

Admin PortalE-commerceInventory ManagementReal-time NotificationsTransaction Monitoring
Agenty

Agenty

Developed an ETL tool for extracting data from websites and web applications, transforming it to align with business requirements, and loading it into multiple destinations. This tool streamlines data integration and supports various data formats and APIs.

ETLData ExtractionData TransformationWeb ScrapingAPI Integration
SoftShed

SoftShed

Built an advanced ERP application that centralizes management of expenses, income, projects, tasks, and HRMS. The system offers comprehensive dashboards and reporting to enhance operational efficiency and provide oversight across business functions.

ERPProject ManagementHRMSFinancial ManagementTask Tracking
Testimonials

What They Say

Consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of their work and reliably meets deadlines. Their ability to tackle challenges head-on and contribute effectively to our projects is greatly valued. I appreciate their dedication and expertise.

Rajkishor Mehta - Software Engineer at KMG Solution
Rajkishor Mehta
Software Engineer at KMG Solution

Worked with Shashwat for more than a year. During that term, I noticed he had a deep understanding of how SDLC works. Always committed to his work and keen on helping his colleagues. I have learned a lot from him. Truly an inspiration to everyone around him!!!

Monika Malik - Software Engineer at Agenty Analytics
Monika Malik
Software Engineer at Agenty Analytics

Working with this individual is a rare opportunity, a self-driven natural leader with exceptional teamwork spirit and ethics. It was indeed a great pleasure working alongside this Software Developer at Genpact as a teammate. Their ability to oversee all teams and complete assigned tasks on time was particularly impressive to me.

Priyatam Piyush - Consultant at Genpact
Priyatam Piyush
Consultant at Genpact

Dedicated and a very good person to work with his passion and knowledge about his domain is amazing. I worked with him for around a year and half and I learned a lot.

Shubh Jain - Senior Software Engineer at Agenty Analytics
Shubh Jain
Senior Software Engineer at Agenty Analytics

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