Praveena Gummadam, Phr, (She/Her)
About Praveena Gummadam, Phr, (She/Her)
Praveena Gummadam is a Manager of People Operations with extensive experience in human resources across various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has held multiple roles at Liftoff Mobile and Vocera Communications, contributing to her expertise in people operations and coordination.
Current Role at Liftoff Mobile
Praveena Gummadam currently serves as the Manager of People Operations at Liftoff Mobile, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees various human resources functions and contributes to the strategic management of the company's workforce. Her responsibilities include enhancing employee engagement, optimizing recruitment processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies.
Previous Experience at Liftoff Mobile
Prior to her current role, Praveena Gummadam held multiple positions at Liftoff Mobile. She worked as an Associate Manager in People Operations from 2022 to 2023 and as a People Business Partner from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Generalist from 2020 to 2021. Her extensive experience at Liftoff Mobile has equipped her with a deep understanding of the company's culture and operational needs.
Experience at Vocera Communications
Praveena Gummadam has significant experience at Vocera Communications, now part of Stryker. She worked as a People Coordinator from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Senior People Coordinator from 2019 to 2020. In these roles, she focused on supporting HR initiatives and enhancing employee relations within the organization.
Educational Background in Psychology
Praveena Gummadam holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University, which she completed from 2007 to 2009. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with honors from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in her HR roles.
Early Career Experience
Before her HR career, Praveena Gummadam gained experience in academia and human resources. She worked as a Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant at Northern Illinois University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, she served as a Human Resources Generalist and Recruiter at Aptude Inc. from 2010 to 2012, where she developed her skills in recruitment and employee management.