Vidya Chander
About Vidya Chander
Vidya Chander serves as the Vice President of Hardware at Hinge Health, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in engineering and program management, with previous roles at Cisco Systems, Owlcam Inc., and Fitbit.
Work at Hinge Health
Vidya Chander has served as Vice President of Hardware at Hinge Health since 2020. In this role, she leads the manufacturing teams, focusing on the development and production of hardware devices. She manages program management teams to ensure the successful execution of hardware projects. Additionally, she oversees regulatory compliance for hardware products, ensuring that all devices meet necessary standards and regulations.
Previous Experience in Hardware Operations
Prior to her current role, Vidya Chander worked at Owlcam Inc. as Director of Hardware Operations for nine months in 2019 to 2020. She also held the position of Senior NPI Operations Program Manager at Fitbit from 2017 to 2019, where she contributed to new product introduction processes in the San Francisco Bay Area. Earlier in her career, she worked at Cisco Systems as an Engineering Program Manager from 2004 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Vidya Chander holds a Master's degree in Operations from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2009 to 2010. She also earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, completing her studies from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both engineering and operational management.
Leadership in Hardware Development
In her role at Hinge Health, Vidya Chander leads initiatives that involve the design and manufacturing of hardware devices. Her leadership in program management ensures that projects are executed efficiently and effectively. She plays a critical role in aligning hardware development with the company's overall strategic goals.