Lokesh Lagudu

Lokesh Lagudu is a senior engineering manager at Walmart, where he leads large-scale AI and computer vision initiatives focused on retail innovation and shrink reduction. With over 14 years of experience, he has built and scaled distributed systems that impact millions of users and drive significant business outcomes. Lokesh is passionate about engineering excellence, mentorship, and building high-performing teams, and frequently contributes to the tech community through speaking, writing, and peer review.