Title: Director of Product Marketing

Company: CA Technologies

Location: Southborough, Mass.

Attributing her success to her dedication, work ethic, and desire to make a difference, Lakshmi Pedda began at CA Technologies 11 years ago. Now service as director of product marketing, she brings 24 years of expertise in visualization, automation, cloud computing, and security. Throughout her work-week, Ms. Pedda handles marketing and logistics, executes and initiates projects and programs, supports all launch efforts, and manages sales training.

The highlight of Ms. Pedda’s career was being part of the new paradigm shift in information technology. She has also received a master’s degree in industrial psychology and an MBA in marketing at Alabama A&M University. During her free-time, Ms. Pedda supports the Southborough Youth Soccer and the local Hindu temple. In five years, Ms. Pedda intends to continue inspiring her team members.