Lakshmi Durga Koganti (she/her)

Education: Bachelors in Computer Science and Engineering, ACE Engineering College, India; graduated in 2020

Pre-MBA industry: Networking

Pre-MBA role: Technical Writer, Cisco

Clubs: Consulting Club (Marketing), Volunteering Club (Treasurer)

About me: I bring six years of experience at Cisco across consulting, technical writing and programme management. I’ve led cross-functional initiatives, managed a programme of 15 writers and driven quality improvements across teams of 50+. This strengthened my ability to solve complex problems, influence stakeholders and translate strategy into execution.

Beyond work, I’m passionate about leadership, inclusion and community building. I served as Cisco Pride’s youngest chief of staff, co-led Emerging Talent initiatives, and contributed to LakDur, a mental health initiative that reached over 10,000 people across two states.

I chose London Business School to accelerate my transition into management consulting, broaden my strategic perspective and learn alongside a diverse, international cohort. In the long term, I aspire to a senior business leadership role, combining strategic vision with operational experience to drive meaningful impact. I’m particularly interested in technology, digital transformation and the intersection of business strategy and innovation.

At London Business School, I look forward to contributing to the MBA community through student leadership and extracurricular activities.

Outside work, I enjoy travelling, reading, fitness and badminton. I’ve also trained in Kuchipudi dance and play the violin. I love meeting people from different backgrounds and discovering the stories and perspectives that shape their journeys.

Three topics I can be approached about: Tech; career strategy and transformations/pivots; personal development.

Email: lkoganti.MBA@london.edu