Mr.Lawrence Mohanraj

Held a distinguished career culminating as General Manager at IBM India, transitioned into a pivotal role as a Student & Startup Developer Advocate post-retirement in October 2020. His leadership in IBM's Academic Initiative significantly influenced the integration of cloud, cognitive, and emerging technologies within academia across India & South Asia, fostering a robust developer community. Lawrence's efforts have been instrumental in aligning educational curricula with the dynamic needs of the IT industry, particularly in nurturing enterprise and startup ecosystems on campuses. His tenure in academia is marked by active participation in Academic Councils and Boards-of-Studies, propelling the infusion of information technologies into higher education. With over three decades of experience spanning consulting, sales, and business development, Lawrence has adeptly bridged technology solutions with business imperatives across diverse sectors, demonstrating a profound capability to translate technical advantages into strategic business outcomes.