Debasree Mitra — Director of Engineering

With 18 years of experience in the technology sector, I am a dynamic leader celebrated for transforming technical landscapes through innovative, customer-centric solutions. My expertise in agile leadership, strategic innovation, and operational excellence empowers me to tackle complex challenges, drive substantial ROI, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. By maintaining a user-centric approach, I ensure that our initiatives align closely with customer needs, consistently delivering resilient technology platforms that drive significant value and innovation. Currently, I lead the Technical Program Management team at Confluent, serving as the crucial connective tissue between technology, product, and business. I oversee a diverse portfolio of technical projects, programs, and portfolios, supporting vertical business units such as Engineering, PMM, and Product and Services Marketplace, as well as horizontal teams including Trust, Privacy, Responsible AI Foundation, and GTM teams. My role emphasizes the importance of a strong partnership between TPM, engineering, and product management to deliver scalable technical solutions effectively. Solving complex product problems and building cohesive teams are at the core of my passion. I thrive on driving strategic initiatives and witnessing the tangible value they bring to our users. I take pride in advocating for women in tech and the craft of technical program management, actively participating in internal and external technical talks, panel discussions, and mentoring sessions to contribute positively to these fields.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS expert with a strong focus on technical program management and agile leadership.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 18 yrs 8 mos