Subbu Lakshmanan — Director of Engineering
I’m an enterprise architecture leader with 20+ years of experience shaping business and technology strategy, governance, and transformation across complex enterprise environments in Australia and the US. My work sits between business and technology, helping executives, product, delivery, platform, and architecture teams align on priorities, roadmaps, governance, and practical execution outcomes. I operate as a strategic influencer and trusted advisor, simplifying complexity, guiding decision-making, and translating long-term strategy into actionable target states and delivery plans. I have led architecture across large transformation programs, cloud migration, product rationalisation, platform modernisation, and enterprise roadmap development in regulated and high-change environments. My experience includes enterprise-scale migration of 100+ applications, multi-million-dollar savings through product and vendor rationalisation, and shaping governance and architecture review practices that improve clarity, consistency, and delivery confidence. A core part of my leadership style is building trust across business and technology, influencing without relying only on formal authority, and helping teams move toward practical outcomes. I have mentored architects and technical leaders, helped uplift architecture capability, and supported teams to operate with stronger strategic thinking, clearer communication, and better business alignment. I’m particularly interested in enterprise architecture leadership roles where I can contribute across strategy, governance, people leadership, and transformation, while helping organisations build future-focused architecture practices grounded in real outcomes rather than theory. Within the broader architecture community, I’m often seen as a connector and advocate for architects, helping elevate the profession by sharing practical perspectives on enterprise architecture, AI adoption, and technology leadership grounded in real-world experience. I’m open to selective conversations where I can contribute at board, advisory, or investment level, particularly in organisations focused on practical, sustainable architecture and AI-enabled platforms.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and Fintech expert with a strong focus on enterprise architecture and cloud solutions.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Experience: 21 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Enterprise Solution Design
- Technology Architecture
- Solution Architecture
- Cloud Computing
- Architecture Design
- Cloud Governance
- Digital Transformation
- Technology Leadership
- Web Application Development
- Project Management
Career Highlights
- 20+ years in enterprise architecture leadership.
- Expert in cloud migration and transformation initiatives.
- Strong advocate for AI adoption in architecture.
Work Experience
LeavePlus
Platform Architect Lead (1 yr 4 mos)
ANZ
Domain Architect Lead (3 yrs 6 mos)
Independent / Advisory (Private)
Technology & Architecture Advisor (Informal / Selective) (2 yrs 2 mos)
Equifax
Senior Cloud Architect (1 yr 10 mos)
GBG Plc
Cloud Governance Lead / Senior Solution Architect - APAC region (8 mos)
Telstra
Lead Solutions Architect (8 mos)
Bakkt
Director Of Technology and Architecture (2 yrs 10 mos)
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®)
Web Application Architect (11 mos)
Expedia Group
Solutions Architect (3 mos)
Monsanto Company
Senior Java Consultant (2 yrs 9 mos)
Express Scripts
IT Consultant - Team Lead (1 yr 5 mos)
Walmart
IT Consultant - Dev Lead (1 yr 9 mos)
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
IT Consultant - Java Developer (4 yrs 3 mos)
Education
Masters in Business Management at Business School
Bachelor of Science - BS at University
