Laks Pendyala is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in solution architecture and IT leadership. Currently serving as Senior Director of Architecture at UnitedHealth Group, Laks has been with the company since November 2012, overseeing the architecture for a Big Data Platform and acting as a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership. Previous roles include Senior Enterprise Architect at UnitedHealth Group, where Laks managed technical teams and best practices for application solutions. Prior experience includes positions as Application Architect at Quest Diagnostics and IT Consultant at Verizon, alongside early software engineering roles. Laks holds an MBA in Healthcare Administration from Ellis University and a Bachelor of Engineering from Osmania University.