Leonard Selvaraja Fernando

Speaker Profile

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Leonard Selvaraja Fernando

DIP. (UNIX, C, C++), B.SC. (AVIATION), PG. DIP. (MANAGEMENT), MBA (STRATEGY & LEADERSHIP)

Pilot, Sailor and a Serial Entrepreneur.

Overview

Speaker bio

Leonard Selvaraja Fernando is the CEO and Director of Engineering at icrewsystems Software Engineering, Chennai, and COO at Wingman Avtech, Delhi. He speaks at conferences, universities, and industry forums on technology leadership, entrepreneurship, and AI in practice.

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Stages I've spoken at

A selection of institutions and communities where Leonard has delivered keynotes, guest lectures, and panels.

Topics

What I speak about

Talks can be adapted for keynotes, classrooms, panels, or founder communities.

Artificial Intelligence

Building and integrating AI into business, economy, society and human life.

Leadership

Lessons from military discipline, startup chaos, and leading teams through uncertainty.

Engineering for Impact

Stories from aviation, defence, and public infrastructure — where tech meets consequences.

Technology, Startups & Shipping Fast

What actually works when building and scaling with technologies like Laravel.

Identity, Burnout & Reinvention

Balancing ambition with mental health and meaning.

Background

Speaking experience

I have shared insights at national conferences, panel discussions, and guest lectures — from IIT Madras and MIT to startup communities and industry forums. The focus is always practical: ideas the audience can use to drive meaningful change in their own work.

References

Testimonials

“Energetic, engaging and inspiring. Leonard's talk on AI was the most practical and inspiring session we've had this year.”

Jaya Shakthi Kannan

Founder, CFC

“Leonard anna's energy and enthusiasm was infectious. He took over a dynamic role and spoke with passion and eloquence. Our students were engaged from start to finish.”

Siva Sooryaa

Lead Space Scientist, SKI

Media

Watch & listen

On-stage recordings and podcast conversations.

Contact

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