Lakshman Ramamurthy

Scale at ease, Lower cost & Future proof

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Sonata Software recently invited me to contribute at their "Building a #Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Success" event. This was a panel discussion anchored by the effervescent and impactful Shubhra Singh and my co-panelists were their CDO Suresh HP and their Head of Corporate Development Sharmila Sherikar, both exceptionally well-read and articulate leaders. With Co-travellers so named, challenge number one was not even the topic, it was getting my tongue to navigate the "S" and "Sh" sound when my geographical ethnicity does not allow for it :-) On to the topic at hand. Shubhra moderated the session extremely well with her forceful and well-directed questions making us better panelists in the process. The first question that defined the boundaries of our conversation was "Why do we need a resilient workforce?" To me, resilience is fundamentally our ability to #navigate through and bounce back from adversity. Organizations that don't anticipate adversity can perhaps do without a resilient workforce. In a world in the middle of a #climatecrisis, chasing some 17 sustainable development goals, facing an existential #AI opportunity, and growing to 10 billion people, addressing adversity is how we will progress into a very challenging future. The next question allowed us to define resilience for the 300 strong audience. How does collaborative and cross-functional teamwork contribute to resilience of individual employees. How do leaders contribute to a culture of resilience? Resilience has two core ingredients: #Strength and #Elasticity. Strength comes from the individual and the community. The strength of the community is what prevents a culture from turning toxic. Hence, I would say cross functional / collaborative teamwork is the absolute essence of resilience. Elasticity is the ability to stretch which comes from both the individual and the organisation as well as from a strong sense of purpose they carry. The difference between #toxicworkplaces and purpose driven workplaces is that the latter stretch people to their elastic limits but no more. Leaders fashion #purpose on the fertile soil of #culture. I believe that there are two extremes of #culture that leaders navigate - a sharp elbowed culture and a warm chested culture. They also navigate two extremes of purpose - the ambiguous and the ambitious. The intersection of warm chested as well as ambitious culture is where breakthrough #innovation thrives. Similarly, warm chested and ambiguous tends to give us a Don Quixotic organisation...quite well meaning but essentially useless. [Covering the entire discussion is best left for another day.] However, this forced me to dig deep and seriously introspect as a Founder to find answers and I am grateful to team Sonata for listening-in and to Rashmi Prabha, Balaji Kumar and Samir Dhir for having me over.

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Another great read on how CMMI positively impacts IT capabilities and performance. Love these two sentences in particular: "CMMI has become the go-to framework globally and in India as the tool that can both effectively solve problems that have traditionally plagued software development, as well as meet future requirements." "It has proven to be effective in driving significant growth for organizations, regardless of the specific performance objectives they choose to focus on. Organizations have achieved a wide range of advancements by targeting both specific enhancements and comprehensive improvements." https://lnkd.in/e8dDYCkm

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In the manufacturing sector, supply chain disruptions are a daily reality. Puneet Saxena, Corporate Vice President of Industry Strategies for Manufacturing at Blue Yonder, shared strategic insights with Manufacturing Digital on how manufacturers can leverage AI, end-to-end supply chain management, and interoperability to effectively manage these disruptions. Dive into the details and discover the benefits #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #Innovation #AI #Interoperability #BlueYonder

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Rishad Premji, Wipro Digital Operations and Platforms's chairman, states FY24 was one of the most challenging years in the company's history with reported revenue of $10.8 billion. Read all about it only in my new article at Entrepreneur India. . . . Follow and connect for more industry news and updates . . . #News #Updates #Digital #Announcement #Wipro #RishadPremji #EntrepreneurIndia #AdityaPranMahanta https://lnkd.in/gps4P97W

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‘Tech for Good’ Simple yet powerful agenda!! Excited to be part of this event by The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Do join. Details in post below!!!

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When a GenX (Siva Juturi) plays Golf with GenZ ( Pranav Juturi , Nate Perrine , Yashwin K ) & hits a Birdie - Its more than just Networking - It's Celebration of Life 😎 Happy Birdie to Me - AutomationEdge ⛳ 🏌‍♂️ 😍 #networking #golf #celebration #life #AI #automation #RPA #genAI #conversationalAI

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I'm thrilled to be joining the panel discussion on "How to set the right Foundation and benefit from Data Quality for AI and ML"! It's a critical topic as we navigate the evolving world of data-driven decision-making. Let's connect at #PLA2024India plenary session & panel discussion to exchange insights on building robust data foundations for AI and ML. See you there! #AI #ML #DataQuality #DataFoundation #DataGovernance #DataFoundation

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It was a great conversation with Rachana Bahadur on how we all can contribute to inclusivity and equity in our own ways and how can organisations can help structure and elevate it #HerRising2024 HerKey

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Arindam Paul – VP – #AI and #ML at #FidelityInvestmentsIndia writes in CXOToday about the impact of #AI in our world today and what it means for industries, the job market, and the world at large. “We’re living in an exciting period,” he says. Check out these fascinating perspectives on #futuretrends from a leading practitioner in the space. Fidelity Investments #FidelityAssociate

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#EnterprisePlatformSuccessStory Everest Group recently helped a leading global service provider to strategize and accelerate its CX (with Salesforce as its key focus area) business across focused markets. To tap into emerging demand themes, the service provider wanted to invest in high priority data+AI+CRM use cases across key industries. To begin with, energy and utilities was chosen as a priority. Everest Group worked closely with the service provider’s executives to gain a complete understanding of its business priorities, capabilities, and requirements. Following a thorough analysis, the Everest Group team presented recommendations for the top use cases that best align with the service providers strengths and market potential of the use case. Further, we also developed a bespoke analyst viewpoint to help enterprises effectively identify and adopt high potential data+AI+CRM use cases in E&U. Overall, by partnering with Everest Group, the client was able to: - Strategize its investments: The insights and recommendations provided by Everest Group empowered the client to choose and invest in the right use cases and capabilities - Educate the market and further mindshare: Through the market-educating viewpoint, the client increased its credibility and mindshare within the targeted domain Check out the analyst viewpoint here: https://lnkd.in/gpAVW5et Everest Group Shirley Hung Yugal Joshi Vignesh Kannan Abhishek Mundra Sangamesh Kadagad Pallavi Seth Aakash Verma

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Shreyas Doshi's Product sense course is a rich collection of original and unique content, delivered in his distinctive style. Borrowed from both experiences / examples from his illustrious career as well as from a lot of subsequent reading and research that he indulged in on related topics, the curriculum is the best framing and decomposition of product sense that I have seen anywhere on the web or elsewhere. Not to be dismissed as one for the beginners, I definitely see very senior and seasoned product managers and leaders benefiting from both the content and its delivery. The rich interaction and networking within the class community is an added bonus. Highly recommend to all senior product leaders looking for some intense learning on the pretty nebulous topic of Product sense.

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It is indeed a major honor to be recognized as the Chief Data Officer of the Year 🙏. I am humbled to learn that my contributions to the Data Science and Analytics community have been recognised. I was in two minds after completion of my doctoral studies - whether to join academics or venture into the industry. Even then, in the industry should I continue in the field of Chemical Engineering or follow my passion around data and solve business problems - something I learned at Sloan and during my PhD work. I am glad I ventured out into the field of Data Sciences. Data sciences is an ever evolving field. Back in the 1990s the focus was on dimensional modeling to build data warehouses and data marts, and business intelligence. Two decades later we still build similar systems except that now we are dealing with large volumes of data getting generated at high velocity. That is Big Data. Machine learning algorithms developed in the 1980s and 1990s are finding practical relevance now. GenAI is the youngest kid in the block. I believe over time we will find Quantum AI and its ability to handle petabytes of data become a reality. Thanks #StrategINK for this great honor! Santanu Ganguly Prateek Tokas Kritika Choudhary Geetika S. Vinod Singh

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Last week, while traveling through South Asia, I captured this photo of an auto rickshaw winding through the chaotic streets. It immediately brought back memories of my childhood in Calcutta, where these three-wheeled vehicles were more than just transportation—they were part of the rhythm of everyday life. For anyone who hasn’t experienced it, auto rickshaws are the backbone of cities like Bangalore and Mumbai. They glide through narrow streets, ferrying countless people every day. It’s such a contrast to the U.S., where our roads and infrastructure are designed for cars and buses. Over there, these nimble little autos thrive in a world that demands flexibility. Growing up in Calcutta, hopping on an auto wasn’t just about getting from point A to B. Each ride offered a snapshot of life around me—quick conversations with the driver, watching families pack in, and seeing the city’s daily hustle unfold. It was a reminder that resilience and adaptability were woven into the fabric of life. Now, back home in Virginia, I look at this image and reflect on what these small, everyday experiences taught me: ADAPTABILITY: Just as these rickshaws navigate winding streets, we too have to find our way through life’s uncertainties. Whether it’s in our careers or personal lives, being adaptable has helped me move forward, even when the road wasn’t clear. INCLUSIVITY: Auto rickshaws don’t discriminate—students, workers, families, anyone can hop in. It’s a reminder that our workplaces should be like that too: open and accessible to everyone, valuing all perspectives. SUSTAINABILITY: With more electric rickshaws emerging, South Asian cities are leaning towards eco-friendly solutions. That makes me think: how can we, as leaders, make choices that balance progress with sustainability in our own industries? I may not see auto rickshaws outside my window in the U.S., but the lessons they’ve taught me—about community, resilience, and adaptability—are universal. What are the everyday symbols in your life that inspire you to navigate with courage and creativity? I’d love to hear your stories. #Adaptability #Inclusivity #Sustainability

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Vivek Ramaswamy, Head – #FidelityApplicationArchitectureIndia, is quoted along with other industry leaders in this CXOToday article on #EngineersDay, on how #engineers in India are innovating for a more #sustainable and #green future. #technology #innovation #sustainability #greentechnology Fidelity Investments #FidelityAssociate

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🚀 Attention Chennai Snowflake Community! Are you ready to unlock the full potential of LLMOps with Snowflake Notebooks and elevate your data expertise with Snowflake Cortex? 📅 Save the Date: 7th December 2024 Join me for an exclusive Hands-On Lab where you’ll master the art of LLMOps with Snowflake Notebooks. Together, we’ll: ✅ Translate multilingual customer reviews seamlessly ✅ Categorize unstructured review data at scale ✅ Extract ratings and intent to recommend from reviews ✅ Analyze overall and aspect-based customer sentiment ✅ Identify issues highlighted in customer reviews ✅ Gain actionable insights from real-world data ✅ Identify trends and craft customer-centric recommendations using Cortex’s powerful functions and models ✅ Take actionable steps with the assistance of LLM (Large Language Models) 🎓 What’s in it for you? ✅ Earn a digital badge to showcase your advanced skills. ✅ Network with a community of like-minded professionals. ✅ Upskill in cutting-edge data innovations to stay ahead in the AI-driven world. 🔗 Seats are limited—secure yours now! Register Here https://lnkd.in/gX5MPcGe Farhan Choudhary Shubhangi Singh Kamesh Sampath #Snowflake #AI #DataScience #SnowflakeCortex #MachineLearning #CortexLLM #LLMOps

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