

About Me:
With over 20 years of experience in IT consulting, Claudia Walkup is a highly accomplished Latina professional dedicated to advancing women in technology. Currently serving as the Director of Digital Transformation at Avanade, she leverages her extensive expertise to help clients in the financial services, energy, and healthcare industries transform their businesses through cutting-edge solutions, including cloud computing, automation, and artificial intelligence.
Throughout her career, Claudia Walkup has been a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. Her commitment to empowering the next generation of tech leaders is exemplified by her funding of an endowed scholarship at Louisiana State University (LSU) for first-generation college students pursuing degrees in STEM fields. This scholarship reflects her dedication to creating opportunities and fostering innovation in underrepresented communities.
As a Sales leader at Avanade, Claudia Walkup continues to drive digital transformation initiatives, ensuring that clients remain competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape. Her strategic vision and deep industry knowledge make her a trusted advisor to organizations seeking to harness the full potential of high-tech solutions to achieve their business goals.
In addition to her professional achievements, Claudia Walkup is an active member of Avanade’s Women’s Employee Network (WEN), where she serves as Co-Chair, further demonstrating her unwavering commitment to supporting and advancing women in technology. She was recently named Runner-Up for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Visionaries of the Year Campaign in 2024. She received this honor for raising $165k in 10 weeks to help fund cancer research and patient assistance for those battling blood cancers in the Houston area. Claudia is excited to collaborate with Lemonade with Ice to increase fundraising exponentially to help girls around the world enter STEM careers via the funding and education opportunities that Lemonade with Ice offers.