Val Mata

Val "Victory" Mata is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project coordination, procurement, and financial management. Currently serving as Sr. Project Coordinator in R&D at Kestra Medical Technologies, Inc. since 2018, Val also holds the position of Capital Expenditure Program Manager at Microsoft, where responsibilities include tracking budgets and conducting detailed financial analyses. Prior roles include Senior Buyer at Zones, focusing on inventory management and collaboration with category managers, as well as freelance writing for Comic Book Therapy. Val's background in procurement and strategic sourcing at Microvision, along with previous operational management at Kasea Motorsports and loss prevention at Sears, showcases a diverse skill set across multiple industries. Val holds a BA in Business-Operations from Pacific Lutheran University and an AA in General from Green River College.