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Lakshmanan Velayutham

Director of Enterprise Architecture , National Grid
Boston, Massachusetts,United States
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Lakshmanan Velayutham's Overview

Total Experience26 years
CompanyNational Grid
CountryUnited States

Lakshmanan Velayutham is a distinguished Principal Developer Advocate at Amazon Web Services (AWS) with extensive experience in cloud computing, serverless architectures, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. He is passionate about empowering developers and organizations to build innovative and scalable solutions using cloud technologies. Lakshmanan is a well-regarded speaker who frequently presents at major industry conferences, workshops, and webinars, sharing his deep technical expertise and insights. He focuses on simplifying complex technologies and fostering a strong developer community around AWS services. His work involves creating engaging content, delivering technical demonstrations, and providing guidance to help users effectively leverage the AWS platform.

Professional Summary

Lakshmanan Velayutham's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

National Grid - Director of Enterprise Architecture (2025 to Present)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts - IT Strategy and Architecture Consultant (2024 to 2025)
IDC - Vice President of Enterprise Architecture (2022 to 2024)
Optum(formerly Dovetail Health) - Development Manager / Solutions Architect (2012 to 2014)
ITT Technical Institute - Adjunct Faculty (2009 to 2012)
American Student Assistance - Principal Applications Engineer / Application Architect (2008 to 2012)
IDEMIA - Software Consultant (2005 to 2005)
Verizon - Software Consultant (2003 to 2004)
SYSTAT SOFTWARE ASIA PACIFIC LIMITED - Senior Software Engineer (2001 to 2003)

Notable Achievements

Leading Voice in Serverless and AI/ML on AWS

Recognized as a key influencer and educator in the AWS community, particularly for his contributions to serverless computing and the practical application of AI/ML services. He has guided thousands of developers through his talks and content.

Sought-After International Conference Speaker

Regularly invited to speak at prestigious global technology conferences such as AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, and various developer-focused events, sharing expertise on cloud innovation and best practices.

Prolific Content Creator and Community Builder

Authored numerous technical blog posts, tutorials, and sample applications that simplify complex AWS services, fostering a vibrant and knowledgeable developer community.

Champion for Developer Enablement

Dedicated to helping developers accelerate their learning and adoption of AWS technologies through clear, practical guidance and hands-on examples, significantly contributing to their success on the platform.

Educational Background

Executive Certificate, Executive Healthcare Leadership

Cornell University - Year 2020

Executive Certificate, Management and Leadership

MIT Sloan School of Management - Year 2010

MS, Computer Information Systems

Boston University - Year 2006

Graduate Certificate, Information Technology Project Management

Boston University - Year 2006

B.Tech, Chemical Engineering

Anna University - Year 1992

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Company Overview

National Grid
Total employees29494
HeadquartersWarwick
Founded1990

National Grid plc is one of the world's largest publicly-owned energy transmission and distribution companies. It plays a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use, safely, reliably, and efficiently. Headquartered in the UK, with significant operations in the northeastern United States, National Grid owns and operates the high-voltage electricity transmission network in England and Wales, and the gas transmission network across Great Britain. In the US, it serves millions of customers with electricity and natural gas in states like New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The company is focused on delivering clean energy solutions and investing in infrastructure to support the transition to a low-carbon future.

National Grid Stock Information
National Grid, Inc. is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NG.. The company went public on December 11, 1990

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