Strategic Technology & Operations Advisory
Board Advisor · Ph.D. · MBA · B.Tech
Transforming technology from a black box into a strategic lever for enterprise growth and resilience.
In a 30-year career highlighted by my tenure as COO and Board Member of India's first automated stock exchange, I have observed that the greatest enterprise risks emerge when technical execution drifts from business strategy.
I help Boards and Executive Committees transform technology from a "black box" cost center into a transparent, strategic lever — de-risking multi-million dollar investments and ensuring digital infrastructure strengthens the balance sheet.
Translating technical debt and cybersecurity vulnerabilities into clear Business Risk Frameworks for non-technical directors.
Independent Build vs. Buy validation for ERP, Cloud, and Data Center roadmaps to maximise long-term ROI.
Orchestrating zero-disruption transformations for mission-critical systems in highly regulated sectors — BFSI & Retail.
Capturing operational synergies by streamlining fragmented tech stacks during organisational shifts and acquisitions.
Board-level oversight · Technology pivots · Infrastructure resilience
Lead a specialised advisory practice helping Boards and Executive Committees navigate the complexities of technology risk and digital resilience across India, UAE, UK, South Africa and Singapore.
IT Governance · Risk Advisory · National-Scale Resilience
Provided high-level consultancy for government entities and regulated industries, aligning technical infrastructure with national security and regulatory mandates across Dubai and the UAE.
IT–Business alignment · Digital marketplace architecture
Transformed IT into a consultative force at India's premier ratings agency, rebuilding relationships with internal stakeholders to drive long-term growth.
BFSI Technology Strategy · Regulatory Compliance
Directed the technology roadmap for Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd, ensuring IT initiatives were tied to business growth and regulatory risk management across high-availability financial systems.
National Market Infrastructure · Electronic Trading
Board-level leadership for the launch of India's first nationwide automated stock exchange — a landmark in the country's capital markets history.
Doctorate
Bharati Vidyapeeth · 2010–2016
Post-Graduate
S.P. Jain Institute of Management & Research · 1985–1987
Under-Graduate
Ramaiah Institute of Technology · 1978–1983
Executive Education
Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata · 1998
LS is a high energy professional who never hesitates to roll up the sleeves. His ability to navigate from the big-picture levels to the finer details makes him a very effective consultant and leader who can deliver high value.
A fantastic leader, programme manager and business person rolled into one. His breadth of knowledge in IT and finance will be an asset to any organisation using his services.
Subbu is a well-known person in the industry. He has been a speaker in various forums on IT Infrastructure. He is very effective at developing IT strategy for businesses and has led large IT teams very effectively.
I would recommend LSS for any organisation in a leadership position. He ensured participation from key business stakeholders in projects right from inception to realisation — and always planned for the next wave of initiatives.