Preya Patel
About Preya Patel
Preya Patel is the Director of Product Management at Topstep, a position she has held since 2021. With a diverse background in product management and operations, she has accumulated extensive experience in various roles across multiple companies, including Accenture and Ernst & Young.
Work at Topstep
Preya Patel has held multiple roles at Topstep, demonstrating a progressive career trajectory within the organization. She began as a Business Analyst/Project Manager from 2015 to 2018, followed by a position as Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. After a brief tenure as Senior Product Manager from 2020 to 2021, she was promoted to Director of Product Management in 2021. In her current role, she oversees product strategy and development, contributing to the company's growth and innovation.
Previous Experience in Operations and Consulting
Before her current role at Topstep, Preya Patel gained valuable experience in operations and consulting. She served as Director of Operations at Weave The People from 2014 to 2015 and at Tagkast from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Consultant from 2012 to 2013 and at Accenture as a Technology Solutions Consultant from 2008 to 2012. These roles provided her with a strong foundation in operational management and strategic consulting.
Education and Expertise
Preya Patel earned her Bachelor's degree in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia - Terry College of Business, completing her studies from 2005 to 2008. She has also pursued further education in leadership, currently studying Organizational Leadership at Junto Leadership Institute since 2015. This educational background equips her with a solid understanding of risk management principles and leadership strategies.
Career Development in Risk Analysis
Preya Patel began her career in risk analysis, working as a Casualty and Liability Risk Analyst at Marsh for two months in 2008 and as a Management Risk Analyst at Protiviti for three months in 2007. These early roles provided her with insights into risk assessment and management, which she has applied throughout her career in various operational and product management positions.