Natasha Udpa, PhD
About Natasha Udpa, PhD
Natasha Udpa, PhD, is a Senior Product Manager at Hinge Health, where she focuses on developing solutions to reduce musculoskeletal pain through advanced technology. She has held various roles in product management and engineering across several healthcare companies, including Quid, Johnson & Johnson, and Komodo Health.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Natasha Udpa serves as a Senior Product Manager at Hinge Health, a company focused on pioneering a patient-centered Digital Musculoskeletal Clinic. In this role, she acts as a liaison between users, developers, and leadership, facilitating communication and collaboration to enhance product development. Her work contributes to reducing musculoskeletal pain, opioid use, and surgeries through the implementation of advanced wearable technology and comprehensive clinical care.
Previous Experience at Quid
Prior to her current position, Natasha Udpa worked at Quid as a Senior Manager in Advanced Analytics for the Healthcare Team from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure in the San Francisco Bay Area, she focused on leveraging data analytics to inform healthcare strategies and improve decision-making processes within the organization.
Background in Engineering
Natasha Udpa has a strong academic background in engineering. She studied at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Mechanical Engineering. She furthered her education at Cornell University, achieving a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and being recognized as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow.
Career Path and Roles
Throughout her career, Natasha Udpa has held various roles in product management and engineering. She worked at Johnson & Johnson as an Engineer in Women's Health & Urology for seven months in 2009. She also held positions at Abbott as an Engineer in Diagnostics and at Trinity Life Sciences as a Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2017. Natasha served as a Product Manager at Komodo Health from 2019 to 2022 and as Director of Product Management at Mendel.ai from 2022 to 2023.
Passion for Problem Solving
Natasha Udpa is passionate about creating solutions that empower businesses and address diverse customer problems. Her focus on developing innovative products reflects her commitment to improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing user experiences through technology.