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