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Aradhana Goel is a versatile leader in Product, Design, and Behavior Science, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor for User Research in Digital and Physical Products at Carnegie Mellon University. With a distinguished 25-year career in design, Aradhana has demonstrated strategic vision, exceptional leadership skills, and a systems-level design thinking approach. In her recent role as Head of Product Design and Behavior Science at Bayer Pharmaceuticals' Digital Health Portfolio, she led the development of innovative healthcare solutions in Cardiovascular and Women's Health. Over the past decade, her efforts have focused on end-to-end digital product development, strategy research, minimum viable product launch, and scaling solutions. Aradhana has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting a data-driven culture. Her career highlights include reshaping banking services through her contributions at Capital and playing a pivotal role in Sunrun's transformation efforts, as well as co-founding IDEO's India office. She has shared her expertise in Product and Design Innovation at numerous leadership forums and conferences. Aradhana values the importance of choices in life, believing that while we cannot control the events that occur, we can shape our choices to create opportunities. Originally from India, Aradhana resides in San Francisco, California.
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