Mitch Varela

Mitch Varela currently serves as Sr. Product Manager at Wabtec Corporation since May 2024, following a tenure as Director of Customer Operations at Outrider, where oversight included the operation and maintenance of assets exceeding $5 million. Prior to Outrider, Mitch Varela spent 15 years at BNSF Railway, progressing through various managerial roles focused on operational efficiency, software development, and transportation logistics. Responsibilities encompassed managing multi-million dollar equipment assets, leading project teams in application development, and optimizing train operations to enhance service delivery. Mitch Varela holds an MBA and a B.S. in Systems Engineering, both from the University of Arizona.