Sri Teja Naraharasetti
About Sri Teja Naraharasetti
Sri Teja Naraharasetti serves as the Director of R&D (Eng, Product, Design) Operations and Analytics at Hinge Health and is a Fast Track Mentor at First Round Fast Track. With a background in business analytics and engineering, he has held various roles in strategy and operations across multiple organizations, including A.T. Kearney and ZS Associates.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Sri Teja Naraharasetti serves as the Director of R&D (Eng, Product, Design) Operations and Analytics at Hinge Health, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees various aspects of research and development, focusing on engineering, product management, and design operations. His responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams and initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and product development within the organization. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Previous Experience in Strategy and Operations
Prior to his current role, Sri Teja Naraharasetti held multiple positions at Hinge Health, including Director of Clinical Strategy and Operations and Senior Manager of Clinical Strategy and Operations from 2021 to 2023. He also served as Manager of Strategy and Operations for a six-month period in 2020. His experience in these roles contributed to the strategic direction and operational effectiveness of the company.
Education and Expertise
Sri Teja Naraharasetti earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2014 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, completed from 2006 to 2010. His expertise includes strategic analytics, user segmentation, market sizing, and forecasting, utilizing tools such as SQL, Python, and Tableau.
Professional Background
Sri Teja Naraharasetti's professional background includes significant roles at A.T. Kearney, where he worked as an Engagement Manager from 2016 to 2020 and as a Summer Associate in 2015. He also gained experience at ZS Associates, serving as a Business Analytics Associate from 2010 to 2012 and later as a Business Analytics Associate Consultant from 2012 to 2014. His early career included internships at Reliance Capital, Infosys BPO, and HPCL.
Mentorship and Leadership
Since 2023, Sri Teja Naraharasetti has been involved with First Round Fast Track as a Fast Track Mentor. In this capacity, he provides guidance and mentorship to emerging leaders and teams, focusing on building empowered operations and analytics teams. His leadership style emphasizes coaching and strategic planning, integrating user journey mapping and design thinking into operational frameworks.