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What is your burning question? Let's discuss
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Introductory call & Next Steps Basic Tier 103-INS

What is your burning question? Let's discuss
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Video meeting . 20 mins

1:1 Mentorship

Do you need a mentor holding you’re hand?
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CDM Interview prep . 40 mins
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Clinical Data Management Interview prep

Prepare well and be confident for your next INTERVIEW
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Mentoring 3 months . 7 products

Long-Term CDM Mentoring

Plan your 1st job/career transition/career progression
Clinical Data Management Interview prep
CDM Interview prep
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CDM Career guidance/transition
Video Meeting
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Introductory call & Next Steps
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Video meeting . 29 mins

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Mentoring 3 months . 2 products

Crown Gold Long-Term CDM Mentoring

Plan your 1st job/career transition/career progression
Clinical Data Management Interview prep
CDM Interview prep
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C$50
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Video meeting . 29 mins

LinkedIn branding/checkup Basic Tier 102-LBC

Leverage LinkedIn/Social media platform market your profile
C$31C$44
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Intro call, next steps . 11 mins
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Introductory call & Next Steps

What is your burning question? Let's discuss
FREE
Video meeting . 20 mins

1:1 Mentorship Basic Tier 101-MBT

Do you need a mentor holding you’re hand?
C$21
Video meeting . 29 mins

CDM Career guidance/transition

Hidden Job Opportunities
C$35
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Priority DM . 2 days reply

Burning question and unable to schedule a call?

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C$5C$10
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About me

🔸Why talk2mentor: Clean Data protects patients as surely as sound clinical judgement does. The people responsible for it deserve mentorship held to the same standards 🔸How talk2mentor is guiding: Meet people wherever they are-studying, starting out, switching in, or building a team Lakkavalli SCDM Board certified Data Manager & Data Scientist🔸 Over 23 years in Clinical Data Management🔸Career guidance🔸Career Progression🔸Career transition With ‘talk2mentor’ Build Momentum for your future Feed, Grow, Sustain Momentum 🔸PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY An unwavering passion for AI,ML & an impeccable track record in Data Science, Analytics, Pharma, Healthcare spanning over 23 yrs, has been at the forefront of transformative initiatives. It's time to give back to the community I. Founding member Parexel’s India chapter in 2006-now a global hub II. Pioneered tech-pharma collaborations 1st of its kind partnership- Accenture+Wyeth Pharma (now Pfizer) back in 2003 🔸 AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS on topmate 1. Recognized as Top 0.1% on topmate 2. Recognized as Top 25 in 2025 3. Recognized as 'Community Hero' for contributions in mentoring 🔸AWARDS & RECOGNITION CRO/Pharma 1. ACE - LEVEL1 Award 2024, Own it and Forward Together (Issued by Fortrea Nov 2024): Outstanding recognition for Operational Excellence in assigned projects 2. ACE - LEVEL2 Award 2024, Client Excellence (Issued by Fortrea · Sep 2024): Building Trust and Client Relationships 3. ACE - LEVEL 2 Award 2023, Support for Programmable Protocol Deviations (Issued by Fortrea · Jun 2023): Recognition for going over and beyond supporting efforts in contributing for programmable protocol deviation for a complex trial during team transitions 4. ACE - LEVEL2 Award 2023, Excellent DM Support (Issued by Fortrea Jun 2023): Recognition for supporting new/junior Data Team Leads with complex IXRS integration 5. Process Excellence Award (Issued by Fortrea) 🔸TECH ADVOCATE He nurtures himself to be at the forefront of tech dvlpmnt.His expertise traverses Electronic Data Capture (EDC), Clinical Data Management Systems (CDMS), Data Analytics & a spectrum of platforms including Veeva, Medrio, Medidata RAVE, Inform, OC RDC, and TrialMaster championed data analytics, audits, inspection, quality management, CRO excellence 🔸TECH EXPERTISE In the realm of program leadership, he has steered global pharma projects, specializing in Project Management, Clinical Data Management Operations, Data Analytics, Quality, Process, and Training From overseeing Phase I-III clinical trials to implementing EDC systems and in-house data analytics, his focus has been on achieving operational excellence 🔸ACCOMPLISHMENTS His tech-savvy journey includes spearheading the implementation and validation of new EDC systems, streamlining CDM workflows with agile methodologies & mentoring teams across diverse projects. Supporting global hubs-ensured quality, process, and training deliverables for over 20 Phase I-III global data management projects in a single calendar year. 🔸Mentoring & Career Guidance Over the past 20 years, I've been guiding aspiring immigrants & new immigrants in their search towards career guidance, job search, settling down in a new country. Sharing my experiences first hand landing in Canada and working my way up in my career. *Disclaimer: Views expressed are solely his own & do not represent the opinions of any of his current/former employers
  • Dr. Lakkavallia is a master of all in CDM pertaining to quality, process and trainings - Satish Cander
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  • Strongly recommend to gain insights from DrLakkavalli based on wealth of experience-Director Data Science, Syneos
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Frequently asked questions

1. How do I book a session with you?

Simply visit my portal at topmate.io/talk2mentor, choose the service that fits your need (career coaching, interview prep, or skills gap assessment), pick an available slot, and complete the booking along with the lead form. You'll receive a confirmation with the calendar invite and Zoom link right after booking.

Time zone: I'm not sure what time zone the slots are shown in — how do I avoid booking the wrong time?

Topmate displays available slots based on your device/browser's local time zone by default, but it's always worth double-checking before you confirm. Look for the time zone label on the booking page, and if you're traveling or your device is set to a different region, manually select your current time zone so the slot lines up correctly. When in doubt, note the time in both your zone and mine (Eastern Time, Ontario, Canada) to avoid confusion.

3. What happens if I miss my scheduled call (a no-show)?

If you don't join within the first 05–10 minutes of the scheduled time and haven't messaged me in advance, the session will be marked as a no-show. Depending on the service tier, no-shows may not be eligible for a free reschedule, so please cancel or reschedule at least a few hours ahead if you know you can't make it.

4. I'm running a few minutes late — will I still get my full session?

Life happens, and a short delay is fine — just try to join as close to the start time as possible. However, sessions typically end at the originally scheduled time to respect the next booking on my calendar, so arriving late usually means less time together rather than an extended session. If you expect to be more than 10 minutes late, please message me so we can decide whether to shift or reschedule.

5. Do I need to keep my camera on during the Zoom call?

I'd encourage it — video-on calls tend to be more engaged, personal, and productive, especially for interview prep and career coaching where reading body language matters. That said, I understand there may be times you prefer audio-only, and that's okay too; just let me know at the start of the call.

6. Why do I need to fill out a lead form and give consent before booking?

The lead form helps me understand your background, goals, and current challenges so I can tailor the session to you rather than starting from scratch. The consent checkbox confirms you're comfortable with me using the information you share (and, where applicable, being contacted about relevant services) — I don't share your details with third parties, and you can ask questions about how your info is used any time.

7. How should I prepare before the call to get the most value?

Come with a specific goal or question in mind — whether it's resume feedback, interview practice, or a roadmap for breaking into CDM. If relevant, have your resume, LinkedIn profile, or specific job postings on hand, and jot down 2-3 questions you want answered. Sessions move faster and go deeper when there's a clear focus.

8. What can I expect after the session ends?

Depending on the service, you may receive a short written summary, action items, or resources discussed during the call. If you found the session valuable, feedback and reviews on Topmate are always appreciated — they help other CDM professionals find the right kind of support too.

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