Melody Patel

Melody Patel is an accomplished professional in People Operations with a robust track record in operational excellence and HR efficiency. Currently serving as the Director of People Operations at Abnormal AI since June 2025, Melody previously held the position of Director of Global People Operations at GitLab, where responsibilities included optimizing HR processes and enhancing team member experiences. Prior roles include Director of Human Resources Operations at Elastic, where significant reduction in manual workload was achieved through innovative implementations, and Senior Manager of Human Resources Operations at Palo Alto Networks, focusing on service delivery and operational improvements. Melody's career began as a Receptionist at Cisco Systems and progressed through roles at Manpower, contributing to the strategic expansion of programs and exceptional service delivery.