Ivan Walker is a tech innovator who helped transform part identification through his work at Partpic, a breakthrough that led to its acquisition by Amazon. At Amazon, he integrated Partpic’s technology into the Mobile Shopping App before joining AWS Startups, where he works to make AWS the cloud provider of choice for founders. He has led teams delivering scalable solutions, including reducing data refresh SLAs from 3 days to under 12 hours. Ivan also advises minority startups like Connect Music and EyeGage, driving revenue growth and machine-learning adoption. A Jackson State University graduate with extensive research experience, he remains committed to mentorship and elevating future tech leaders.