Maya Mishra

Background

About Maya Mishra

I am a Product Manager at Walmart with a Master’s in Engineering Management from Purdue University (Boiler Up!). I recently become the recipient of the Graduate Award from the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) in 2024. My professional journey began with a Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering from India, completed just as the global pandemic took hold in 2020. I started my career at ValueLabs with their Digital Innovation team. I, then joined Caterpillar, where I worked for 3 years as a Techno-Functional SAP Product Consultant within the Product Support and Logistics division. In Fall 2023, after three fulfilling years with Caterpillar, I moved to the U.S. to pursue my MEM at Purdue University. During my graduate program, I gained hands-on experience across diverse industries and functions through internships and co-ops: at Tesla in Palo Alto, CA as an Engineering Program Manager for the Vehicle Hardware & Autopilot team; at Walmart as a Product Manager in Grocery Supply Chain; and at ABB in Houston, TX in Marketing & Sales for the Electrification Utilities division. My diverse experiences have given me a well-rounded background spanning cross-functional management, program execution, supply chain innovation, and enterprise systems. A former Toastmasters International member, I’m passionate about public speaking and connecting with people. I actively engage with Resource Groups and enjoy organizing inclusive events that bring communities together. In my spare time, I devote myself to mentoring early-career professionals via LinkedIn, particularly those applying to master’s programs or preparing for interviews - a pursuit I find deeply fulfilling.