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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
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Anupama Srinivasa Gobalan

Anupama Srinivasa Gobalan

Irvine

Summary

Technology and Product executive with a record of building organizations from the ground up and driving digital transformation in healthcare. Led zero-to-one development of a modern technology ecosystem and proprietary platforms supporting multiple care centers, bringing AI-driven and interoperable solutions to the PACE industry. Skilled in strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership. Known for combining vision, execution, and compassion to create scalable, patient-centered solutions that elevate care and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP Technology and Head of Product

myPlace Health
Los Angeles, California
04.2023 - Current

myPlace Health, a SCAN Group Portfolio Company

  • Oversaw the end-to-end technology and product strategy for the organization, ensuring alignment between business goals, operational excellence, and participant-centric care delivery.
  • Built the technology and product organization from the ground up, establishing a scalable ecosystem encompassing EMR, CRM, data, and interoperability platforms.
  • Led full-cycle product development from zero to one, including the design, build, and launch of proprietary, state-of-the-art software tailored to the PACE model and myPlace Health’s unique business needs.
  • Directed technology enablement for the successful launch of two new centers, delivering secure infrastructure, network readiness, and systems integration to support all care teams.
  • Established governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for technology, data, and security; led the organization through SOC 2 Type II certification.
  • Partnered closely with cross-functional leaders and ELT peers, driving alignment across operations, clinical, finance, and compliance to deliver measurable outcomes.
  • Managed multi-million-dollar technology budgets, optimizing vendor spend, contract management, and resource allocation while consistently staying within plan.
  • Built and mentored high-performing engineering, product, and data teams, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Championed AI and automation initiatives, introducing cutting-edge solutions such as ambient clinical documentation and predictive analytics to enhance efficiency and clinician experience.
  • Led enterprise implementations, integrations, and interoperability initiatives, including transitions between legacy EMR and next-generation systems.
  • Established data and analytics infrastructure, enabling leadership and care teams to access actionable insights in real time.
  • Served as a trusted technology advisor to the CEO and Board, contributing to strategic growth planning, risk management, and a long-term digital transformation roadmap.
  • Represented the organization in external collaborations and industry forums, advancing the adoption of technology innovation in the PACE and senior-care ecosystem.

VP Product Management

Strive Health
Denver, Colorado
04.2021 - 03.2023
  • Created and managed product strategy and roadmap for clinical and technology products.
  • Collaborated with C-suite and leadership teams to prioritize initiatives across business units.
  • Established product discipline throughout the organization, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Led and developed a team of product managers and owners, providing mentorship on product principles.
  • Designed and executed technology solutions to meet stakeholder needs, ensuring effective collaboration.
  • Evaluated Buy vs. Build scenarios, selecting vendors through RFP processes to establish partnerships.
  • Defined Product OKRs to align efforts with overall company goals.
  • Established standard practices for managing product teams and fostering a successful workflow..

Sr Manager Product Engineering

CareMore
Cerritos, California
05.2017 - 03.2021
  • Conceptualized and developed state-of-the-art mobile solution, AMAZE, for CareMore clinicians.
  • The app was well-loved by the teams at CareMore, and was featured in Harvard Business Review in an article written by former CareMore CEO, Dr. Sachin Jain: https://hbr.org/2018/04/how-to-accelerate-the-adoption-of-digital-health-technology
  • Created workflow to digitize pharmacy collaboration processes, enhancing standardization and scalability.
  • Led development of end-to-end mobile solution for home visit providers, including scheduling and documentation.
  • Developed an Alexa voice-enabled solution to improve member interaction and accessibility.
  • Built a centralized portal for Case Management teams to enhance task coordination and care delivery.
  • Managed a large team of over 30 associates, fostering collaboration and productivity..
  • Collaborated with C-suite and clinical leadership to drive continuous product innovation.

Product Owner/ Systems Analyst Advisor

Anthem
Los Angeles, California
01.2012 - 05.2017

Managed the scope of work for quoting and enrollment applications in the Shopper Portals area at Anthem.

  • Supported annual refresh of health plan products and enrollments across 14 states.
  • Facilitated year-round mandate changes and other SSCR modifications for application.
  • Executed complete projects as both Product Owner and Scrum Master.

Contributed to the enterprise-wide Grievances and Appeals application (MAGI) project.

Oversaw primary modules for MAGI, including UM integration, member integration, and claims integration.

Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager

HISNA Hyundai
Irvine, California
04.2011 - 11.2011
  • Worked on multiple projects at HISNA as a primary Business Systems Analyst. Responsibilities included gathering business requirements from various stakeholders, project coordination between multiple teams including external vendors, technical teams, QA teams, and business teams.

Sr Business Systems Analyst

Anthem
Los Angeles, California
06.2006 - 03.2011
  • Worked as a Consultant BSA for multiple projects at WellPoint. Extensive experience in all stages of SDLC. Primarily worked on the UM application WellPoint Medical Decision Support System (WMDS). Extensive experience in the Grievance & Appeals processes and procedures.

Education

Healthcare Management - Healthcare

Yale University
New Haven, CT
11-2020

Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Computer Science

MIM Chennai
India
06-1999

Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Computer Science

Ethiraj College
Chennai, India
06-1997

Skills

Strategic Leadership and Execution

  • Enterprise Technology Strategy and Roadmapping
  • Product Vision, Lifecycle Management, and Delivery
  • Executive Stakeholder Alignment and Governance
  • Organizational Change and Digital Transformation

Product and Technology Management

  • Zero-to-One Product Development and Innovation
  • User-Centered Design and Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Agile and SAFe Product Delivery
  • Vendor Selection, Contracting, and Partnership Management

Engineering and Architecture

  • Cloud Infrastructure (Azure) and DevOps Enablement
  • Systems Integration and Interoperability (FHIR, HL7, APIs)
  • Security and Compliance (SOC 2, HIPAA)
  • Data Platforms, Analytics, and Business Intelligence

Financial and Operational Excellence

  • Technology Budgeting and Cost Optimization
  • IT Governance and Risk Management
  • Operational Readiness and Go-Live Execution

People and Culture Leadership

  • Team Building and Talent Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
  • Coaching and Mentoring High-Performance Teams
  • Leading with Empathy

Emerging Technology and Innovation

  • AI/ML Strategy and Implementation in Healthcare
  • Ambient Clinical Documentation and Workflow Automation
  • Predictive Analytics and Decision Support Tools
  • Digital Front Door and Participant Engagement Platforms

Accomplishments

Three-time recipient of Anthem “A” awards for Excellence in Work

Certification

Certified SAFe Agilist and Scrum Product Owner

Affiliations

Proud Mom of Two, Loves to Cook, Passionate about Photography

Timeline

VP Technology and Head of Product

myPlace Health
04.2023 - Current

VP Product Management

Strive Health
04.2021 - 03.2023

Sr Manager Product Engineering

CareMore
05.2017 - 03.2021

Product Owner/ Systems Analyst Advisor

Anthem
01.2012 - 05.2017

Sr. Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager

HISNA Hyundai
04.2011 - 11.2011

Sr Business Systems Analyst

Anthem
06.2006 - 03.2011

Healthcare Management - Healthcare

Yale University

Master Of Business Administration (MBA) - Computer Science

MIM Chennai

Bachelor Of Science (BS) - Computer Science

Ethiraj College