Rouella Mendonca
About Rouella Mendonca
Rouella Mendonca is an experienced product manager with over twelve years in software design and user experience. Currently, she serves as the Principal Product Manager at Audere and is the founder of Spin a Tale, while also having a background at Microsoft and a strong academic foundation in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Work at Audere
Rouella Mendonca has been serving as the Principal Product Manager at Audere since 2022. In this role, she focuses on delivering end-to-end product experiences that integrate software design and user experience. Her work involves leveraging her extensive background in product management to enhance the effectiveness of diagnostic tools, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Education and Expertise
Rouella Mendonca holds a Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the same institution, studying from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in software design and product management.
Background
Rouella Mendonca has over twelve years of experience in product management and software design. She has worked at several prominent companies, including Microsoft, where she held various roles such as Program Manager and Senior Product Manager from 2009 to 2017. Additionally, she founded Spin a Tale in 2021, further expanding her professional portfolio.
Achievements
Rouella Mendonca has co-authored papers focusing on improving confidence in telemedicine and measuring AI performance in interpreting HIV self-testing results. She has also presented at notable conferences, including the 2024 IAS Conference in Munich and the 2023 IEEE Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Santa Clara. Her contributions reflect her commitment to advancing technology in healthcare.
Projects and Initiatives
In addition to her professional roles, Rouella developed an iOS application called 'Let's get Moving' as a hobby project. This application promotes daily activity through engaging quick movements. She has also been involved in transforming rapid diagnostic tests into trusted diagnostic tools using AI, demonstrating her dedication to improving healthcare accessibility.