Judging Panel
Narendra Lakshmana Gowda
Title: Narendra Lakshamana Gowda: A Visionary Leader in the Software Industry Narendra Lakshamana Gowda is a seasoned software architect and leader with a profound background in the design, implementation, and architectural planning of microservices architectures, service-oriented architectures, and intricate distributed systems. Since his initiation into the software industry in 2010, Gowda has cultivated extensive experience and expertise in application, integration, and enterprise architecture, establishing himself as an authority in the field. His knowledge doesn't merely remain confined to his professional endeavors. Gowda has authored several technical articles and produced educational videos on a wide array of topics, including but not limited to Software Architecture Fundamentals, Microservices Anti Patterns, Pitfalls, Microservices vs. SOA, and system designs of technological giants like Netflix, Dropbox, and Google. As a leader, Gowda has spearheaded teams in constructing systems for the retail industry, particularly focusing on inventory and communications systems. These systems have been vital in safeguarding associate and customer safety during emergencies and managing catalogues and inventory for stores. His proficiency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly driven the adoption of AI technologies across diverse business processes. This has resulted in improved efficiency, enhanced decision-making capabilities, and tangible outcomes for the organizations he has collaborated with. Gowda is an expert engineering architect with a rich experience in software systems, AI, Machine Learning (ML), and distributed systems architecture. His career trajectory includes designing and leading systems at reputed companies such as Walmart, Sam's Club, T-Mobile, Akamai, and Zalando. He has architected large-scale AI-driven solutions, led the development of predictive pricing systems in e-commerce, and driven initiatives in manufacturing software systems and telecom anomaly detection systems. On the educational front, Gowda holds a Bachelor’s degree in computer science and is a frequent speaker at conferences. He has shared his insights at numerous conferences and user group meetings worldwide on a range of enterprise-related technical topics. Passionate about contributing to the tech community, he has judged international STEM competitions and presented at industry conferences. He is also the founder of techdummies.org, a platform dedicated to assisting developers in their journey to becoming software architects. His commitment to the growth and development of the software industry is a testament to his leadership and expertise.