Riya Gupta
About Riya Gupta
Riya Gupta is a Campus Leader currently working at Notion since 2022. She has a diverse background in product management and software engineering, with experience at notable organizations such as Microsoft, UNICEF, and Olo.
Work at Notion
Riya Gupta has been serving as a Campus Leader at Notion since 2022. In this role, she engages with the academic community to promote the use of Notion's productivity tools among students and faculty. Her responsibilities include organizing events, workshops, and outreach initiatives to enhance the platform's visibility and adoption in educational settings.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Riya Gupta has accumulated diverse experience in product management through various internships and roles. She worked as a Product Management Intern at Olo in 2023 for three months, where she contributed to product development efforts. Additionally, she held a position as a Product Jam Fellow at Product Buds in 2022 for two months, focusing on collaborative product design and strategy.
Technical Roles and Software Engineering Experience
Riya Gupta has held several technical roles, including Software Engineering Internships at Microsoft and Cargill in 2022 and 2021, respectively. At Microsoft, she worked for three months in Redmond, Washington, while at Cargill, she completed a three-month internship in Champaign, Illinois. She also gained experience as a Software Developer Intern at Hackers/Founders in 2020 and as a Software Developer at Develop for Good from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Academic Background
Riya Gupta studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Linguistics from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, she attended Hebron High School from 2015 to 2019. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in both technical and linguistic skills.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Riya Gupta has demonstrated leadership through her involvement with various organizations. She served as the Technical Chair for Illinois Women in Computer Science from 2021 to 2022 and was the Chapter President for Girls Who Code from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she participated in the Summer Immersion Program with Girls Who Code in 2018, further showcasing her commitment to promoting diversity in technology.