Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, AAMIF

Priyanka Upendra has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, is currently working as the Senior Director of Customer Success at ASIMILY since June 2021. Prior to this, they served as the Compliance Program Director at Banner Health from June 2018 to May 2021.

Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, has also worked at Intermountain Healthcare as a CE Compliance Manager from July 2016 to May 2018, and at Stanford Health Care as a Clinical Engineer/ CTBE Analyst from August 2011 to July 2016.

Before entering the healthcare industry, Priyanka worked as a Research Advisor at B. M. S. College of Engineering from August 2011 to December 2015, where they focused their research on topics such as diabetic retinopathy identification and diagnosis effectiveness, and SPECT/CT image reconstruction. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, also served as a Biomedical Researcher at the same institution from August 2007 to July 2011.

Additionally, they gained experience as an International Student Advisor at Cardea Biomedical Labs from December 2010 to September 2014, and as a Graduate Intern at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center from August 2013 to December 2013.

Furthermore, they worked as a Research Intern at Stanford University School of Medicine from June 2010 to July 2011. Priyanka Upendra has a strong background in healthcare compliance, clinical engineering, and biomedical research.

Priyanka Upendra has a diverse education history. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, holds a Doctor of Strategic Leadership degree in Strategic Leadership & Healthcare Administration from Liberty University. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, also has a Master's degree in Engineering with a focus on Biomedical Devices and Clinical Engineering from San Jose State University. Priyanka obtained their Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the field of Medical Electronics and Biomedical Engineering from B. M. S. College of Engineering. Before pursuing their undergraduate studies, they completed their Pre-University education at The National College in Basavanagudi, Bangalore, with a focus on Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Electronics. Priyanka's early education took place at Baldwin Girl's High School, where they studied Physics, Chemistry, Math, Biology, English, Hindi, and Social Studies.

In addition to their extensive education, Priyanka has also obtained several certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, is a Change Management Specialist (CMS)® certified by the Management and Strategy Institute, which they obtained in January 2015. Priyanka Upendra, MS, CHTM, is also a Six Sigma Lean Professional (SSLP)™ certified by the same institution and obtained this certification in January 2015 as well. Priyanka has further achieved a Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) certification from the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) in December 2016.