Ajay Thakur, MBA
About Ajay Thakur, MBA
Ajay Thakur is a Software Manager at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in Weapons Software Operations. He has a strong background in software engineering and project management, with previous roles at US Oncology, Manugistics, and County of Santa Clara.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Ajay Thakur serves as Software Manager in the Weapons Software Operations at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). He has held this position since 2010, contributing over 14 years of experience in software management. His responsibilities include serving as Technical Architect and Responsible Individual, where he designs both short- and long-term project roadmaps. Thakur is a key member of the WCI IT management team, providing expertise on software initiatives related to budgeting, safety, security, and procurement. He has directed multiple programs aimed at revamping applications across WCI, focusing on safety systems that support nuclear activities and comply with regulatory standards.
Education and Expertise
Ajay Thakur has a strong educational background in computer science and business administration. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Andhra University from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1992 to 1994. Thakur also achieved an MBA in Global Innovation from California State University - East Bay, studying from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he participated in the National Labs Entrepreneurship Academy at the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management in 2018.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at LLNL, Ajay Thakur held several engineering and management positions. He worked as a Principal Engineer III at US Oncology for four months in 2010 in Berkeley, California. Thakur also served as a Principal Engineer at Manugistics from 2000 to 2001 and as a Senior Staff Engineer at Cogency Software for four months in 2001 to 2002. His experience includes six years as Information Systems Manager at the County of Santa Clara from 2002 to 2008 in San Jose, California.
Involvement in Governance Council of Radioactive Material Tracking
Ajay Thakur is actively involved in LLNL’s Governance Council of Radioactive Material Tracking committee. His work focuses on integrating five programmatic systems into a single tool for managing radioactive material. This initiative aims to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of radioactive material management within the laboratory, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational standards and compliance.
Achievements in Software Management and Compliance
In his role at LLNL, Ajay Thakur has been responsible for standardizing WCI Software Quality Assurance (SQA) practices and operating standards. His efforts align with the requirements set by the Laboratory and the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA). Thakur's leadership in directing programs to enhance safety systems highlights his focus on maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance in software operations related to nuclear activities.