Laxmi Vanam

Senior Data Strategist at Vanguard

Judge

Laxmi is an accomplished data strategist and AI leader with more than 15 years of experience driving innovation, digital transformation, and measurable business impact. She has led the design of multi-million-dollar analytics solutions that deliver operational efficiency, transparency, and smarter decision-making at scale.

Her expertise spans AI/ML, business intelligence and cloud-based analytics, where she has pioneered responsible frameworks that combine scalability with trust. A published author and contributor to IEEE conferences, Springer publications, and leading tech outlets, she continues to shape global conversations on data and AI.

Beyond her technical leadership, Laxmi is a mentor, advisor, and peer reviewer for international conferences and journals, committed to elevating talent and advancing innovation. She brings both technical depth and strategic perspective to the PayTech Awards judging panel, helping spotlight ideas that create lasting industry impact.”