Roopa Chadaga
About Roopa Chadaga
Roopa Chadaga is the Director of Products at DPR Construction, where she has worked since 2024, following eight years as a Senior Product Manager. With a background in product management and consulting across various companies, she specializes in user growth, retention, and data science technologies.
Work at DPR Construction
Roopa Chadaga currently serves as the Director of Products at DPR Construction, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Product Manager at the same company for eight years, starting in 2016. In her positions, she has focused on product management strategies that align with the company's goals and user needs.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining DPR Construction, Roopa co-founded IONLAB Technologies, where she served as Co-Founder and Product Manager from 2009 to 2013 in Bangalore, India. Her earlier roles include working as a Senior Functional Consultant at KPIT Cummins Infosystems Limited for one year and as a Business Analyst at Dell for ten months. Additionally, she worked at IBM as a Consultant for three years.
Educational Background
Roopa Chadaga earned a Bachelor of Computer Science from PES College of Engineering in India, graduating in 2004. She also studied at Karnatak University, where she completed her Pre-University Course (PUC) from 1998 to 2000. Her foundational education includes attending Balodhyana English School and Sirth Oil Company School.
Specializations and Skills
Roopa specializes in User Growth and Retention, Personalization, and Music Licensing. She is passionate about building software that meets customer needs and integrates data science technologies. Roopa dedicates at least 20% of her time to engaging with users to better understand their challenges and pain points.
International Experience
Roopa has traveled to over 16 countries for work, which has provided her with diverse industry experiences. This international exposure contributes to her understanding of global market trends and user requirements, enhancing her effectiveness in product management.