Lavanya Thati
Lavanya Thati is an accomplished Cloud and DevOps leader with over eight years of experience designing, deploying, and optimizing secure, reliable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure. She currently serves as the Senior Lead – Cloud & DevOps Manager at Bectran, Inc., where she oversees AWS environments, CI/CD automation, AI-driven observability, and DevSecOps compliance. Lavanya is recognized for her expertise in aligning technology solutions with business goals, streamlining operations, and implementing modern paradigms like GitOps, AIOps, and FinOps to maximize organizational value.
Lavanya’s career journey reflects a strong blend of technical excellence and leadership. After earning her Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University and a Master’s in Information Technology from the University of Cincinnati, she began her career at Tata Consultancy Services, where she developed and automated critical infrastructure and QA processes. She later transitioned to roles as a DevOps Engineer and Principal DevOps Engineer, steadily advancing to her current leadership position. Along the way, she has earned certifications in AI-Powered DevOps, Infrastructure Crisis Management, and advanced penetration testing, consistently demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and technological mastery.
Outside of her professional achievements, Lavanya is passionate about mentoring teams, promoting innovation, and driving impactful solutions that support business objectives. Her dedication to both technical and organizational excellence has earned her accolades such as “Outstanding Academic Achievement” from the University of Cincinnati and “Star of the Month” at Tata Consultancy Services, underscoring her reputation as a high-performing, results-driven leader in the cloud and DevOps space.
• AI-Powered DevOps & Infrastructure Crisis Management
• Penetration Testing: Advanced Kali Linux
• Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada (JNTUK)- B.Tech.
• University of Cincinnati- Master's
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my mother, who as a single mom always pushed me to do my best, and to my own determination to follow my path—I originally wanted to become a doctor but chose engineering, and I’ve now been thriving in this role for over eight years.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is that I can achieve anything I put my mind to, as long as I keep setting goals and never stop trying.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering this industry is that you can do anything a man can do—sometimes even better—so believe in yourself and your abilities.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge and opportunity in my field right now is achieving a strong work-life balance—excelling professionally while also making time for family and personal well-being.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in my work and personal life are staying motivated, devoted, and committed to excellence, as I’ve worked hard to reach my role as Senior Lead Manager.