Veena Mahesh

About Veena Mahesh

As a General Manager for Cities & Critical Infrastructure at Intel, My mission is to grow Intel\'s edge computing vertical business by enabling edge AI solutions for global government edge infrastructure transformation for safety, mobility & sustainability. We are leveraging Intel’s portfolio consisting of silicon, AI, Video and security technologies to enable ecosystems to build smarter cities, transportation and critical infrastructure that can support more sustainable communities globally. I have a strong background in marketing and sales enablement and leadership roles across Intel, I have always been a results-oriented strategist with a focus on business impact. My leadership philosophy is based on collaboration and partnership, and I am adept at making connections to operationalize strategy into action.I have been committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at Intel by serving on the Women at Intel Network board for several years and I continue to offer mentorship and promote inclusivity in technology.Career HighlightsMarketing and sales enablement roles including marketing & messaging, content strategy & content lifecycle management, project & program managementA variety of roles across training & learning strategy, instructional design & knowledge management, systems and business process improvement2013 AZ Diversity Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award; AZ WIN Board for 8 YearsBoard member, Tetra String Quartet, an Arizona nonprofit organization that serves the communityand empowers the next generation through performing and teaching chamber music.

Experience

1. General Manager, Critical Infrastructure

   Intel

   Oct 2024 — Present

   Responsible for the growth of Intel’s government edge computing vertical business by enabling digital transformation using IT and OT technologies at the edge including Gen AI, Edge Compute, Communication/Networking, and Cybersecurity to move data, compute, analyze, derive insights to produce meaningful outcomes for safety, mobility & sustainability.

Education

• University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business

  Women's Executive Leadership Program

  2015 — 2015

• Pondicherry University

  Post Graduate Certificate in Computer Education

• Arizona State University

  M.Ed, Educational Media and Computers

  1993 — 2000

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Science, Physics

• Annamalai University

  Bachelor of Education

• Arizona State University

  Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction - Educational Media and Computers

Skills

• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Human Performance
• Program Management
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Pmp
• Instructor-Led Training
• Leadership
• Enterprise Software
• Knowledge Management
• Instructional Design
• Six Sigma
• Crm
• Employee Training
• Business Analysis
• Organizational Development
• Management
• Learning Management Systems
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Higher Education
• Addie
• Captivate
• Project Management
• Knowledge-Based Systems
• Blended Learning
• Performance Technology
• Business Process Improvement
• Training
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Instructional Technology
• Performance Improvement
• Product Lifecycle Management
• Project Portfolio Management
• Technical Training
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Training Delivery
• Process Improvement