Ramakanta[Rk] Panda

Ramakanta [RK] Panda is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the AD - Principal Architect at LPL Financial since November 2025. Previously, Ramakanta held the position of Enterprise Solutions Architect at American Honda Motor Company, where architectural guidance for cloud modernization was provided, focusing on AWS/Azure and achieving operational efficiencies. Ramakanta's expertise also extends to roles at Vanguard and Boston Consulting Group, where successful cloud-based architecture initiatives were led, resulting in significant cost reductions. A notable earlier role as Solutions Architect at TIAA involved migrating numerous applications to open-source platforms, aiming to save substantial licensing costs. Ramakanta's career began as a Technical Consultant at Wipro and has continued to evolve through various technical and leadership positions across multiple companies. Ramakanta holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Vinayaka Missions University.