Khevna Desai
About Khevna Desai
Khevna Desai serves as the Operations Lead at Qvin since 2021, bringing extensive experience from previous roles in laboratory operations and research. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a Project Management Certificate from UC Berkeley.
Work at Qvin
Khevna Desai has been serving as the Operations Lead at Qvin since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing operational processes and ensuring efficiency within the organization. Her experience in operations management contributes to her ability to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
Previous Experience in Laboratory Operations
Before joining Qvin, Khevna Desai held several positions at Emerald Cloud Lab. She worked as the Director of Laboratory Operations from 2018 to 2021, where she managed laboratory activities and ensured compliance with operational standards. Prior to that, she served as the Laboratory Operations Manager from 2016 to 2018 and as a Laboratory Operator from 2014 to 2016, gaining extensive experience in laboratory management.
Education and Expertise
Khevna Desai earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, completing her studies from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Certificate in Project Management from the University of California, Berkeley, from 2019 to 2020. This educational background supports her expertise in both engineering and project management.
Early Career and Internships
Khevna Desai began her professional career with various roles that provided foundational experience. She worked as a Research Assistant at UPMC in 2010 and as a Research and Development Intern at Colgate Palmolive for two months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a Resident Assistant and Peer Tutor at Carnegie Mellon University from 2010 to 2012, which contributed to her leadership and mentoring skills.
Experience with Accenture
Khevna Desai worked at Accenture as a Systems Integration Analyst from 2012 to 2014. In this role, she was involved in integrating systems and processes, which enhanced her analytical and problem-solving skills in a corporate environment.