Seema Rani

Seema Rani

Vice President - Program Management
Mastercard

Seema Rani is Vice President, Technical Program Management in the Data & Analytics Business Unit at Mastercard. With 20+ years of experience across software engineering, testing, product management, and program leadership, she specializes in driving large-scale transformation initiatives.

A passionate mentor, trainer, and coach, Seema has conducted 70+ workshops on Agile, SAFe, leadership, and communication. She is an active Toastmaster for12 years, an award-winning speaker and leader, and a strong advocate for developing the human skills that help people thrive in a rapidly changing, AI-driven world.

Session Title

Swinging Forward: The Four Human Superpowers for an AI-Native World


Session Overview

Session is focused on human powers wrapped in a metaphor. Through the playful lens of four monkeys—Curiosity, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Courage— exploring how IT leaders and teams can swing forward with agility, empathy, and ethical clarity. Whether You are a developer, architect, product owner, or program manager, this session helps you:

• Navigate complexity with curiosity
• Build resilient, cross-functional teams
• Spot bias in data-driven decisions
• Lead boldly through uncertainty