Aparna Jayaraman
About Aparna Jayaraman
Aparna Jayaraman is a Senior Director at Medallia, where she has held various roles since 2018, including Director and Managing Director. She has a strong background in international development and education, having served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and worked at Udacity in multiple capacities.
Work at Medallia
Aparna Jayaraman currently holds the position of Sr. Director at Medallia, a role she has occupied since 2023. Prior to this, she served in various capacities within the company, including Director/Managing Director from 2022 to 2023, Director of the High Tech Vertical from 2021 to 2022, and Sr. Program Manager from 2020 to 2021. Her tenure at Medallia began in 2018 as a Program Manager, where she worked for two years. Throughout her time at Medallia, she has focused on scaling internal processes and building teams.
Education and Expertise
Aparna Jayaraman earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry from UC San Diego. She furthered her education at Stanford University School of Medicine, where she participated in the Health 4 All Fellows Program, focusing on Public Health. Her educational background supports her expertise in developing innovative teaching methods and scaling complex internal processes.
Background in International Development
Aparna has a strong background in international development, demonstrated through her service as a Secondary Science Teacher and Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Lesotho from 2011 to 2013. During her time there, she utilized unconventional materials to create educational tools, enhancing students' understanding of scientific concepts. Additionally, she served as a Board Member and Committee Chair for Friends of Lesotho from 2016 to 2020, further emphasizing her commitment to international development.
Previous Roles at Udacity
Before her extensive career at Medallia, Aparna Jayaraman worked at Udacity in various roles. She served as Associate Director from 2017 to 2018 and managed Student Support from 2015 to 2017. Additionally, she held positions as a Student Support Coordinator and Course Support Representative in 2014. Her experiences at Udacity contributed to her skills in team management and student engagement.
Philosophy and Problem-Solving Approach
Aparna Jayaraman emphasizes a problem-solving philosophy that states, 'impossible is an opinion, not a fact.' This perspective reflects her approach to challenges in both her professional and educational endeavors. Her ability to develop innovative solutions is evident in her teaching methods and her work in scaling processes at Medallia.