Title: Principal Partner Solutions Architect
Company: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States
Laxminarayana “Laxmi” Korada, principal partner solutions architect at Microsoft Corporation, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in information technology.
With nearly two and a half decades of experience to his credit, Mr. Korada has established a successful career in information technology, specializing in technology business development. He currently excels as a principal partner solutions architect at Microsoft, a position he has held since 2024. His experience also includes director of partner technology at Microsoft from 2018 to 2024, partner technology strategist at Microsoft from 2017 to 2018, cloud solution manager at Microsoft from 2016 to 2017, CIO advisory at PwC from 2014 to 2016, senior technology architect at Infosys from 2012 to 2014, senior project manager at Infosys from 2010 to 2012, technology architect at Infosys from 2009 to 2010, consultant at Infosys from 2005 to 2009, solution center engineer at Net Connect India Pvt Ltd from 2004 to 2005, and senior customer engineer at HCL Infosystems Ltd from 2000 to 2004.
Additionally, Mr. Korada is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and a member of the Association for Computing Machinery. He has also contributed to the field by authoring approximately 30 scholarly articles, including his latest, published in November 2024 in a research journal. Laying an educational foundation, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in electrical engineering from Sambalpur University in 2000 and a Master of Business Administration from the Quantic School of Business and Technology in 2024. Reflecting on his path, he takes immense pride in establishing the Microsoft Agile practice at Infosys, where he was the second employee in the division. His efforts were instrumental in scaling the team from its inception to over 200 members by the time of his departure. He also values his tenure at PwC, where he collaborated with numerous chief technology officers and chief information officers, gaining invaluable insights into effective leadership dynamics.
In light of his impressive undertakings, Mr. Korada received the global recognition award in 2024, the gold club award from Microsoft in 2023, and multiple excellence awards during his time at Infosys. He attributes his success to his humble beginnings, his mother’s emphasis on education and hard work, and his ability to learn from others. He seeks help when needed, fostering collaboration across teams and time zones to drive projects to success. Additionally, as an enthusiast of history, world history, and diverse cultures, he leverages this passion to build strong connections with partners, team members, and customers, enriching his professional relationships and achievements.
Mr. Korada finds the most rewarding aspects of his profession to be the constant opportunity to learn, driven by ongoing innovations in the field, and the privilege of working alongside brilliant minds that both challenge and expand his knowledge. Over his career, he has collaborated with exceptional individuals and participated in insightful forums, experiences he values deeply. Looking to the future, he aims to transition into an intermediate leadership position in the near term, either within his current organization or another company. In the long term, he aspires to become an entrepreneur, leveraging his decades of experience to establish a business focused on addressing social challenges. His goal is not merely profit but to become a “sociopreneur,” creating solutions that positively impact lives while driving sustainable growth.
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