CM2 International Congress Mentors

LaxmiKranthi Raj Matnuri is a Senior Specialist in Configuration Management withover 13 years of cross-sector experience across rail, aerospace, defencemanufacturing, and complex infrastructure programs. Currently with MottMacDonald, Laxmi provides end-to-end configuration management leadership formajor rail programs, including TransLink Rail Expansion and the Ontario Line,supporting systems assurance, configuration governance, audits, and lifecyclecompliance.

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Key Areas of Expertise

·        Configuration Management Governance and strategy

·        Change control (ECR, ECO, ECP, CCB optimization)

·        Configuration audits and data integrity

·        PLM and CMS implementation (Teamcenter, Enovia, SmarTeam, CMS)

·        CM standards implementation (ANSI/EIA-649, ISO10007, ISO/IEC 15288)

·        Digital transformation and CM process optimization

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Industry Experience

·        Rail and complex infrastructure programs

·        Aerospace and defence manufacturing

·        In-service aircraft support (Aerospace)

·        Aero engines

·        Aerospace EO/IR systems

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Notable Achievements & Credentials

·        CM2-C Comprehensive Certified (IPX Institute ofProcess Excellence)

·        International CM2 Congress Member

·        Successfully supported regulatory and ATO audits with zero NCRs

·        Established and optimized CM processes for greenfield and brownfield projects

·        Led enterprise-level CM digital transformation initiatives

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Mentoring Interests

·        Building strong CM foundations and governance models

·        Navigating complex change management and CCB challenges

·        Applying CM standards pragmatically in real-world projects

·        PLM/CMS tool adoption and optimization

·        Career development in Configuration Managementand Systems Engineering

·        Developing confidence, leadership, and professional presence in technical roles.