Jaya Kantipudi
About Jaya Kantipudi
Jaya Kantipudi serves as the VP of Legal & Operations at Catalyst Software, a position he has held since 2024. With a background in legal and operational roles at various organizations, he has extensive experience in the field, including previous positions at Everwise and Heritage Health and Housing, Inc.
Current Role at Catalyst Software
Jaya Kantipudi serves as the Vice President of Legal & Operations at Catalyst Software, a position held since 2024. In this role, Kantipudi oversees legal matters and operational strategies, contributing to the company's growth and compliance. This position follows her previous tenure at Catalyst Software as the Head of Legal & Operations and Senior Legal & Operations Lead, where she developed a strong foundation in managing legal frameworks and operational processes.
Previous Experience at Catalyst Software
Prior to her current role, Jaya Kantipudi worked at Catalyst Software in various capacities. She was the Senior Legal & Operations Lead from 2021 to 2022 and then transitioned to the Head of Legal & Operations from 2022 to 2024. During her time at Catalyst Software, she played a pivotal role in shaping the legal and operational landscape of the organization.
Legal Career Background
Jaya Kantipudi has a diverse legal background, having worked as an Associate Attorney at Heritage Health and Housing, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. She also served as a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel at the New York City Law Department from 2011 to 2012. These roles provided her with valuable experience in legal practice and public service.
Education and Qualifications
Jaya Kantipudi earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin, achieving a Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts with a focus on Business Honors, Government, and Philosophy from 2004 to 2008. This educational background laid the groundwork for her legal and operational expertise.
Professional Experience at Everwise
Kantipudi held multiple positions at Everwise, including Senior Director of Operations & Head of Legal from 2019 to 2021, Director of Operations & Legal from 2018 to 2019, and Senior Manager of Operations & Legal from 2017 to 2018. Her progressive roles at Everwise involved overseeing legal operations and enhancing organizational efficiency, contributing to the company's operational success.