Lakshmi heads the Databricks COE at EPAM. She drives strategic initiatives and technological advancements within the COE. With over 18 years of experience, she has been instrumental in assisting clients in building enterprise-scale data platforms and analytical systems. Lakshmi's expertise lies in modernizing data infrastructure by leveraging Azure Databricks. Recently, she is interested in maturing the aspects of data governance and stewardship, ensuring data integrity and maximizing its value.