Upeka Bee
About Upeka Bee
Upeka Bee is the Founder and CEO of DianaHR, a company specializing in AI-augmented HR and operations management services. With extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles at various tech companies, Upeka has a strong background in building effective teams and managing people operations.
Work at DianaHR
Upeka Bee serves as the Founder and CEO of DianaHR, a company that specializes in AI-augmented HR and operations management services. Under Upeka's leadership, DianaHR integrates seamlessly with existing team software to enhance people operations. The service is offered at a competitive price point starting at $99 per month. DianaHR has gained recognition and support from notable investors, including Y Combinator. Upeka's role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational execution of the company, which has been operational since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Upeka Bee holds a Master of Software Engineering (MSE) from Carnegie Mellon University, where he studied from 2006 to 2007. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc. Hons) in Computing and Information Systems from the University of London, completing his studies from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, Upeka participated in The Leadership Consortium program at Harvard Business School Online from 2018 to 2019. His educational background, combined with extensive experience in software engineering and people management, contributes to his expertise in building high-performing teams.
Background
Upeka Bee has a diverse professional background in the technology and HR sectors. He began his career as a Software Engineer at Virtusa in 2004 and has since held various engineering and leadership roles at prominent companies, including Salesforce and Gusto. Upeka co-founded Siren and was an Engineering Lead at YesPath, contributing to the development of innovative solutions. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has built values-driven teams and fostered a collaborative work environment.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Upeka Bee has achieved significant milestones in the tech industry. He was previously the General Manager of Gusto’s HR platform, where he played a pivotal role in its development. Upeka has also been involved in various startups and projects, including his recent ventures at DianaHR and a stealth startup. His leadership and engineering skills have been recognized in multiple roles, and he has successfully guided teams in creating impactful software solutions.
Professional Experience
Upeka Bee has held numerous positions in the tech industry, showcasing a robust career trajectory. He worked at Gusto in various capacities, including Head of Engineering for the HR Platform and Principal Software Engineer for Payroll. His tenure at Salesforce included roles as Senior Software Engineer and Associate Software Engineer. Upeka's experience also includes advisory roles, such as Advisory Head of Engineering at System2 Fitness. His extensive experience in software engineering and team management has established him as an expert in the field.