

Sr Lead Software Engineer at Capital One
Sr Lead Software Engineer at Capital One
I’m Lakshmi, and I’ve been working in software engineering and technology architecture for over 20 years, mostly in the financial services industry. Currently, I’m a Senior Lead Software Engineer at Capital One, where I focus on building large-scale systems around Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Model Risk Management, and AI-powered platforms. Over the years, I’ve also led initiatives at companies like Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, and Worldpay, where I worked on trading systems, payments, and real-time data platforms.
Beyond my day-to-day role, I stay active in the tech community—speaking at conferences like Nordic APIs, LambdaConf, and CamundaCon, writing for DZone and Capital One’s Tech Blog, and serving as a judge/mentor for hackathons and student competitions. I’m also passionate about responsible AI—I recently filed a patent in applying Generative AI for risk and compliance.
As a mentor, my goal is to help you not just with technical skills, but also with career growth, navigating challenges, and building confidence in your own path. I believe in open, two-way learning—so while I’ll share my experiences and lessons learned, I also look forward to learning from your journey and perspectives.
Excited to work with you and help you reach your goals