Lakshmi Uppala

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Lakshmi Sowjanya Uppala is a seasoned technical program manager with a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering measurable business impact at scale. With a strong academic pedigree from top Indian institutions and diverse experience spanning software engineering, product management, and strategic leadership, Lakshmi has consistently demonstrated her ability to tackle complex, high-stakes initiatives. At Amazon, Lakshmi has led numerous cross-functional programs that have delivered significant operational efficiencies and cost savings. Her achievements include overseeing the digital transformation of Amazon's recruitment technology, driving architectural vision and latency reduction for a critical e-commerce service, and spearheading machine learning-based tax classification programs that yielded significant annualized savings. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Lakshmi is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, earning the Diversity Ally Award at Amazon. She is also a sought-after speaker at global product management and agile conferences, sharing her expertise and insights. She serves as a board member for CarolinaWomenInTech, Raleigh chapter and contributes towards empowering women to own their career growth.