As a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon Grocery and USC Marshall GSCM alumnus (Cohort 8), Prathamesh Lohakare leads initiatives that transform traditional grocery and food retail operations through innovative technology solutions. His experience optimizing supply chains across worldwide Amazon Grocery, Whole Foods, and 3P Grocery fulfillment centers and stores has shaped his philosophy that mastering supply chain fundamentals, combined with strategic technology implementation, is key to driving operational excellence and reducing food waste. At Amazon, he focuses on developing technical solutions that bridge the gap between complex food supply chain challenges and cutting-edge technology, working to enhance freshness, reduce spoilage, and improve the end-to-end grocery fulfillment experience.