Megha Gupta
About Megha Gupta
Megha Gupta is the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Wysa, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong academic background with a PhD from the University of Southern California and extensive experience in data science and educational program development.
Current Role at Wysa
Megha Gupta serves as the Head of Artificial Intelligence at Wysa, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads initiatives focused on the integration of artificial intelligence within the company's mental health support platform. Her responsibilities include overseeing AI strategy and development, ensuring that Wysa's offerings remain innovative and effective in addressing user needs.
Previous Experience at Wysa
Prior to her current role, Megha Gupta worked as a Data Scientist at Wysa for 10 months in 2021. In this capacity, she contributed to data analysis and model development, enhancing the platform's capabilities in providing personalized mental health support.
Educational Background
Megha Gupta has an extensive educational background in robotics and engineering. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in planning algorithms, robotic perception and manipulation, and machine learning from the University of Southern California from 2008 to 2014. She also holds a Master's degree in Intelligent Robotics from the same institution, achieved between 2008 and 2011. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay from 2001 to 2005.
Leadership Roles and Contributions
Megha Gupta has held leadership positions in various organizations. She served as the Director at Women Who Code Mumbai from 2019 to 2021, where she focused on empowering women in technology. Additionally, she was a Course Director at Eduinfinite in Singapore for one year, developing educational programs that emphasized creativity, reasoning, and digital skills for school children.
Research and Development Experience
During her academic career, Megha Gupta worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Southern California from 2008 to 2014. Her research included developing algorithms for robotic manipulation to enhance perception and grasping at the Robotic Embedded Systems Laboratory. She also contributed to the R&D division at ThinkLABS Technosolutions Pvt. Ltd. in 2015, focusing on innovative technology solutions.