Shiliswapna Jena
About Shiliswapna Jena
Shiliswapna Jena is a Principal Technical Program Manager with extensive experience in project management and data analytics. She has worked for notable companies such as Adobe, Neustar, and Carta, and holds a postgraduate degree in Data Science and Business Analytics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Work at Carta
Shiliswapna Jena currently serves as the Principal Technical Program Manager at Carta, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she is responsible for overseeing technical programs and ensuring effective project execution. Her work involves coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project timelines to meet organizational goals. Jena's expertise in technical program management contributes to Carta's mission of providing innovative solutions in the equity management space.
Previous Experience in Technical Program Management
Prior to her role at Carta, Shiliswapna Jena worked at Neustar, Inc. as a Technical Program Manager from 2016 to 2020. In this capacity, she managed various technical projects and implemented agile methodologies to improve product quality. Before Neustar, she held the position of Technical Program Manager at Adobe for eight months in 2021, where she further developed her skills in program management and team collaboration.
Experience in Data Science and Business Analytics
Shiliswapna Jena has a strong background in data science and business analytics. She studied at The University of Texas at Austin, where she completed a Postgraduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics from 2020 to 2021. Her hands-on experience includes coding in Python, particularly in the context of data science applications. Jena has also played a significant role in delivering marketing analytics solutions, utilizing her expertise to drive business insights.
Career Background in Software Development
Shiliswapna Jena's career began in software development, where she worked as a Lead Developer at Tata Consultancy Services from 2009 to 2014. She then transitioned to roles that combined technical expertise with project management, including positions at DataSong and MarketShare. At DataSong, she served as Project Lead Developer for one year, and at MarketShare, she was a Senior Data Analyst/Project Manager for eight months. These experiences laid the foundation for her later roles in technical program management.
Educational Qualifications
Shiliswapna Jena holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Information Technology from Kalinga Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar. She further enhanced her qualifications by completing a Postgraduate Program in Data Science and Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business. This educational background supports her expertise in managing technical projects and leveraging data for business decision-making.