Mahesha Seethappa has extensive experience in database engineering and operations, currently serving as Sr. Director of Database Engineering and Operations at Visa since October 2009, where previous roles included Director of Database and Middleware Engineering. Mahesha's career at Visa began in 2000 as a Lead Database Administrator. Prior to joining Visa, Mahesha worked as Assistant Manager of Information Technology at DHL from 1995 to 2000. Mahesha holds a BSc degree in Physics, Maths, and Electronics from Bangalore University, earned between 1989 and 1991.