In this episode of The Mainstreet Minds Podcast with Amish Munshi, we sit down with Seena Ganesh, the Head of E-commerce Engineering at Staples. Seena walks us through her incredible journey from programming MRI scanners to building robust retail and e-commerce systems for companies like eBay, PayPal, Visa, and Electronic Arts.
She shares how being open to risk, staying curious, and understanding customer needs helped shape her leadership style and career success. We dive into the role of AI in retail, the future of scalable tech architecture, and her personal insights on how to approach career changes and growth in the tech space.
Whether you're just starting out in your tech career or thinking about taking the leap into leadership, Seena offers practical advice on staying ahead and staying inspired.
Key Topics Covered:
Seena’s early start in embedded systems and transition to e-commerce
Lessons learned from working at eBay, Visa, and more
How curiosity and risk-taking helped her grow
The mindset and tools needed for a successful tech career
E-commerce architecture and the future of AI in logistics
Balancing innovation and execution in large organizations
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