Director TPM
Microsoft | Founder & CEO, Unspoken Wisdoms
Rita Munarwi is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of global experience in semiconductor engineering across Singapore, Germany, and United States. Currently serving as Director TPM at Microsoft, she enables innovation by bridging software and hardware at the silicon level to support high-performance cloud computing systems. Her career began in lithography and evolved through pre-FAB and post-FAB roles at GlobalFoundries. Her contributions earned her the CEO Award and multiple Spotlight Awards for excellence and cross-functional impact. Rita also serves as President of the SWE Columbia River Section and Chair of Women at Microsoft Oregon, championing mentorship and inclusive engineering communities. She is the Founder of Unspoken Wisdoms, home to her micro-podcast and book Fun Facts for Success: Tech Edition. Over the past year, she has led more than 100 mentoring sessions, each rooted in her belief that you are never nobody; you are somebody for someone, somewhere.
Keeping the Mentor-”Ship” Afloat
Saturday, February 21, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT
Closing Keynote with Rita Munarwi: Queen Without Crown: The Silent Politics of Quiet Leadership
Saturday, February 21, 2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CT