Vandana Chopra
About Vandana Chopra
Vandana Chopra serves as the Branch Chief at the NIH Office of Extramural Research and has been an IT Development Manager there since 2021. She has extensive experience in project management and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Vandana Chopra currently holds two positions at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She serves as the IT Development Manager at the NIH Office of Extramural Research since 2021. In this role, she oversees IT initiatives that support the office's mission. Additionally, she has been the Branch Chief at the NIH Office of Extramural Research - eRA since 2024. In both positions, she contributes to the management and development of extramural research processes.
Education and Expertise
Vandana Chopra earned her Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Kentucky, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at the College of Engineering from 1998 to 2001. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in technology and project management, which supports her roles in IT and research management.
Professional Background
Before joining the NIH, Vandana Chopra accumulated extensive experience in project management and IT roles. She worked as a Senior Project Manager at Digital Infuzion from 2011 to 2021, where she managed various projects. Prior to that, she served as a Release Manager at CGI Federal for nine months in 2010 and worked as a Project Manager at Cascades Technologies, Inc. from 2008 to 2010. Her diverse background in technology and management has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current positions.
Career Progression
Vandana Chopra's career has shown a steady progression in the field of IT and project management. After starting her career at Cascades Technologies, Inc., she transitioned to CGI Federal, where she gained experience as a Release Manager. Following this, she spent a decade at Digital Infuzion as a Senior Project Manager. Her current roles at the NIH reflect her advancement into leadership positions, where she now oversees significant IT development and research initiatives.