Mamatha Mitr

Mamatha Mitr is a technology leader with 25 years of experience at the intersection of technology, business transformation, and people leadership. She currently serves as Head of IT at VIA, where she is responsible for technology strategy, enterprise applications, modernization, infrastructure, security coordination, and enabling AI transformation across the organization. Prior to VIA, she spent more than a decade at Dolby Laboratories in leadership roles working across industries and global organizations. Her career began in automotive with the big three in Michigan, followed by work in the government sector including U.S. Defense and Lockheed Martin, healthcare, and entertainment. She holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from India, where she achieved second rank overall, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix, graduating summa cum laude. Mitr is a member of Bay Area forums and chapters and is passionate about mentoring women in technology to take risks and build confidence. She attributes her success to technology, leadership, and courage, with a personal brand centered on continually expanding what is possible through curiosity, resilience, and embracing intimidating challenges. The best career advice she has received is to be fearless and take calculated risks.