“He energetically led a staff and contractors of IT professionals in the support of Supply Chain needs. As a critical and engaged part of the largest and most successful IT project for the company, he spearheaded the funding and project approvals with leadership to implement a transportation management system. Throughout all projects and meetings, he took a leadership role helping to insure success and adherence to schedules. His supply chain experience and ability to translate business needs to technology solutions was an immense asset to the company. ”
About
I am a Technology leader who turns digital transformation vision into action. I…
Experience & Education
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Lowe's Companies, Inc.
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Licenses & Certifications
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Lowe's Advanced Leadership Program for Vice President Officers
Emory University - Goizueta Business School
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Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Georgia State University, J.Mack Robinson School of Business Executive Education
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CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management)
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Projects
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Podcast | The Tech Trek | The Leadership Blueprint: Building High-Performing Tech Teams
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In this episode, Vijay Sankararaman breaks down how to intentionally build a low-churn, high-impact team culture. Whether you’re a tech leader, manager, or individual contributor aiming to level up your leadership skills, Vijay shares tangible lessons and frameworks to keep your team motivated, productive, and resilient—without sacrificing authenticity.
- Amir Bormand, The Tech Trek
Timestamped Highlights
00:00 — Intro to Vijay & episode topic
01:59 — Defining “high…In this episode, Vijay Sankararaman breaks down how to intentionally build a low-churn, high-impact team culture. Whether you’re a tech leader, manager, or individual contributor aiming to level up your leadership skills, Vijay shares tangible lessons and frameworks to keep your team motivated, productive, and resilient—without sacrificing authenticity.
- Amir Bormand, The Tech Trek
Timestamped Highlights
00:00 — Intro to Vijay & episode topic
01:59 — Defining “high impact” in tech teams
03:11 — Vision clarity & team buy-in strategies
05:18 — Aligning personal growth goals with team objectives
09:29 — Building trust & psychological safety
12:17 — Why productive chaos is essential
14:40 — Team collaboration over perfection: Vijay’s puzzle exercise
18:32 — Communication strategy: 80-10-10 rule -
Guest Lecture | MIT | Digital Supply Chain with HI (Human Intelligence) and AI (Artificial Intelligence)
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Guest lecture at Masters Program at MIT (Center for Transportation and Logistics) with Dr. Maria Jesus Saenz.
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Guest Lecture | MIT | Human and Augmented Intelligence (AI) power next-gen Omnichannel
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MIT SCALE connect with Dr. Eva Ponce
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Interview | The Economist - Intelligence Unit | Expert Panel
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Interviewed as an expert member/leading practitioners in the field of Technology Supply Chain- Applied AI
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VC Panelist: Plug and Play (VC firm) Expanding to NWA - Founding members launch panel
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Plug and Play (VC firm) created a new technology accelerator in Northwest Arkansas. Vijay was appointed leader from Walmart in the founding member launch panel held in Sunnyvale, CA. The new program will bring innovative startups from around the world to build upon the fast-growing emerging AI/tech and robotics/automation .
Organizations
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ReThink Retail
Expert Advisor
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Retail AI & Analytics Council
Advisory Board Member
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Blue Yonder (JDA)
Advisory Board Member, Technology and Architecture
- PresentI serve on the CEO's Technology & Architecture advisory. I guide global executives, including the CEO and leadership team, on platform modernization, cloud, and AI-led innovation.
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