Lakshmi Priya Gopalsamy

Enterprise Engineering Leader . 20+ Years

Building Platforms That Scale Teams and Systems

Engineering leader in enterprise platform engineering and engineering leadership — distributed systems, large-scale data infrastructure, and AI-driven operations for mission-critical enterprise environments.

Engineering Lead – Target | IEEE Senior Member | Sigma Xi Full Member | ACM & SWE Member | Hackathon Raptors & IICSPA Fellow

Speaking & Community Leadership
Events, Speaking & Program Direction

Speaker at international conferences, IEEE WIE secretary and founder & program director of ACM-IEEE Twin Cities — an official group within ACM’s global Local Network of 33 professional communities. Designs monthly programs, curates speakers, and delivers keynotes at the intersection of AI, platform engineering, and technology leadership.

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Scaling Reliability and Speed in Regulated Enterprises Through Organizational APIs, Guardrails, and Decision Flow

Wed May 13, 2026 · WomenTech Global · International · Accepted

Scaling Security with Guardrails and Decision Flow

Thu June 4, 2026 · SecretCon 4 2026 · International · Accepted

AI-Accelerated Delivery Needs Refactoring: The CATS Guardrails Framework

Mon June 22, 2026 · PlatformCon 2026 · International · Accepted

ACM-IEEE Twin Cities Founder & Organizer

As part of the ACM-IEEE Twin Cities community, I help bring together engineers, researchers, students, and tech enthusiasts to explore key topics in today’s technology landscape. I support monthly events featuring expert talks, hands-on learning, and open discussions across AI, open source, data science, DevSecOps, and engineering leadership to foster learning and connection in the local tech community.


👋 *AI is ready. Are we?
Lakshmi Priya Gopalsamy, Senior Engineering Manager — Target

Tue May 26 · 5:30 PM · Minneapolis Central Library · Learn more ↗

OpenClaw, AI Agents & Open Source Roundtable

Tue Apr 28 · 5:30 PM · Minneapolis Central Library · Learn more ↗

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IEEE WIE Secretary & WIE Day Ambassdor

IEEE WIE Day Event

An evening of meaningful conversations, mentorship, and community — celebrating women in engineering and the leaders we’re becoming.

“Technology with Purpose: Innovate Responsibly, Inspire Globally, Lead with Integrity.”


📅 Monday, June 30, 2026 · 4:30 – 7:30 PM
🍺 Forgotten Star Brewing Co. · Fridley, MN
👥 Engineers · Students · Allies — all are welcome

Supports chapter activities by managing communications and documentation to ensure smooth operations. Helps empower and celebrate women in engineering through inclusive events and engagement initiatives.