Lax Kulkarni

Lax Kulkarni has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Lax started their career as a Software Engineer at Majoris Systems Pvt. Ltd, where they built internal tools using Java Servlets and Oracle. Lax then worked as a consultant at Beverly Enterprises, serving as an Application Architect for the Service2Cash initiative. Lax evaluated technology solutions and worked with Sharepoint Portal Server, J2EE, and Microsoft Framework.

Later, Lax worked at Able Laboratories as a Linux Admin and Oracle Applications DBA, providing administration and security services.

At RSG Media Systems, they were the Head of Database Practice, overseeing the implementation of data integration projects for media and entertainment companies such as Discovery Communications, AMC Networks, and Electronic Arts.

Lax also worked as a Manager/Lead Data Architect at INTTRA, where they led the migration of on-premise Greenplum appliance data warehouse to AWS Redshift, resulting in cost savings and improved data monetization capabilities.

Currently, they are employed at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), serving as a Principal Database Engineer. Lax is responsible for the Snowflake platform and ensures security compliance, supports business applications, and proves new capabilities. Lax also works on Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS Data Exchange, and other AWS database and caching solutions as part of the company's cloud strategy.

Overall, Lax has extensive experience in database engineering, cloud architecture, data migration, and integration.

Lax Kulkarni has a diverse educational background. They completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a specialization in Analytics and Information Management at Rutgers Business School from 2013 to 2017. Prior to that, Lax earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Science from K B N College of Engineering in Gulbarga, which they attended from 1995 to 1999. Additionally, Lax completed their middle and high school education at Kendriya Vidyalaya Gulbarga, starting in 1987 and graduating in 1993.

In terms of certifications, Lax Kulkarni obtained several notable credentials. They received the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in October 2023. In January 2023, Lax also obtained the SnowPro Core Certification from Snowflake. Additionally, in August 2018, Lax achieved the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate certification, which was released in February 2018 and issued by Amazon Web Services.