Belong, Don't Blur with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji)

From Software People Stories by PM Power Consulting

March 21, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan shares her inspiring journey as a technology leader and advocate for women in complex careers.

In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Software People Stories , Gayatri speaks with Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan (Viji) — a seasoned technology leader, Senior Director at UPS, and a resilient voice for women navigating complex careers and life transitions. From learning C++ through shared manuals in the early 90s to leading global logistics technology at massive scale, Viji shares a journey shaped by grit, reinvention, and purpose. The conversation explores her early career struggles, health challenges, and defining leadership moments — including navigating motherhood, rebuilding her career, and evolving across roles at IBM before helping build UPS’s Global Capability Center in Chennai. Viji reflects on how technology, AI, and analytics are transforming supply chain ecosystems while emphasizing that leadership today requires curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning. More than a career story, this episode becomes a powerful reflection on resilience — rewriting oneself after setbacks, embracing change without guilt, and building ecosystems that help women thrive. Recorded as part of the Women’s Day special series, this conversation blends technology, humanity…

People in this episode

Host: Gayatri

Guest: Dr. Vaijayanthi Srinivasaraghavan

Topics covered

women in technology
career transitions
leadership
resilience
supply chain technology
personal growth

Keywords

technology leadership
career challenges
women empowerment
AI
analytics
supply chain
personal development
motherhood
resilience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UPS, IBM

Places: Chennai