Sikkim native Lakshminarasimham driving technological innovation and leadership globally

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Sikkim native Lakshminarasimham driving technological innovation and leadership globally

ISABELLA GURUNG

GANGTOK,: Sikkim native K.C. Lakshminarasimham is making waves in the field of technical program management with over 20 years of experience driving technological innovation and leadership across industries such as healthcare, banking, retail and technology.

An alumnus of Tashi Namgyal Academy, Lakshminarasimham pursued mechanical engineering in Madhya Pradesh before embarking on a distinguished career in the tech industry. He began his professional journey with Infosys Technologies Ltd., where his career took him from India to global assignments in China and the United States.

Currently, Lakshminarasimham is the director of Program Management at Expedia Group in the United States, where he leads the Engineering Productivity and Agile Center of Excellence. His role focuses on driving technological integration, improving team collaboration, and enhancing process efficiency across teams. Known for his leadership style, he fosters trust and alignment between technical and business stakeholders, an approach he views as critical to engineering success.

“What truly motivates me is the opportunity to merge cutting-edge technology with program management to enhance processes, predict risks, and achieve strategic outcomes. Along the way, I’ve embraced a leadership philosophy centered on building trust and fostering alignment between technical teams and business stakeholders—a philosophy I believe is crucial to the success of any engineering management initiative,” Lakshminarasimham told SIKKIM EXPRESS.

Born into a family with a rich academic legacy, Lakshminarasimham is the son of Dr. K.R. Chakravarthi, a distinguished educator and writer who served Sikkim’s educational landscape from the late 1970s to 2007.

“My family has a rich academic legacy. My father, Dr. K.R. Chakravarthi, dedicated his career to education in Sikkim since the 1970s. He served as the Head of Political Science at Sikkim Government College, progressed to vice principal, and eventually retired as principal of Rhenock Government College. A prolific writer, he has contributed numerous articles and book chapters on Sikkim, and recently co-authored Emergence and Continuity of Democracy in Sikkim. My mother, L Padmavathi, held a respected position as a Senior Officer in the Accountant General’s Office in Sikkim. My sister, K.C. Archana, is also an alumna of TNA and pursued her BA and MA in Political Science at Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, followed by journalism studies at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai. She worked with IndiaTimes and resides in Gurgaon. My wife, Dr. Archnaa Rajasekaran, is a practicing dentistry in the United States. We have twins, Apaar Simham and Asmi Simham,” said Lakshminarasimham.

Lakshminarasimham has made significant scholarly contributions. As a peer reviewer and author, he has written on topics like AI, agile methodologies, and leadership, with his work featured in various academic and industry publications. His commitment to the field, he has also served as a judge for renowned platforms such as the Globee, Webby and Stevie Awards.

In recognition of his contributions, Lakshminarasimham has received an Honorary Doctorate in Project Management from Azteca University and is a fellow of numerous prestigious organizations such as the British Computer Society and the Chartered Management Institute. He is currently pursuing MBA from the Gies School of Business, University of Illinois, which he complements with ongoing executive education at Stanford University. Passion Vista Magazine recently honoured him as “most admired global Indian,” and the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce & Industry recognized him as a “Distinguished Thought Leader in Project Management.”

“Looking forward, I am eager to continue advancing engineering and technical program management through digital transformation initiatives, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and contributing to both scholarly and practical advancements in the field,” he said.

 

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi