Jens Sorensen
About Jens Sorensen
Jens Sorensen is a Sr. Manager of Data Design at QAD, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Geography and Oceanography and has over two decades of experience in data architecture and analysis.
Work at QAD
Jens Sorensen has been with QAD since 2001, holding various positions over his tenure. He currently serves as Sr. Manager, Data Design, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this position, he has played a significant role in modernizing QAD's data services, focusing on enhancing cloud capabilities. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Business Systems Architect/Analyst Sr. for 23 years, contributing to the company's data architecture and analysis initiatives. His experience includes managing the transition of QAD's data infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform.
Education and Expertise
Jens Sorensen earned a Master’s degree in Geography and Oceanography from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 1993 to 1996. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, which he completed at UC Santa Barbara from 1987 to 1989. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data architecture and analysis, which he has developed over more than two decades in the field.
Background
Before joining QAD, Jens Sorensen worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in various capacities. He served as a Research Associate/Graduate Student from 1993 to 1995 and later as a Research Associate/Program Coordinator from 1995 to 1998. These roles contributed to his experience in research and program coordination, which he later applied in his career at QAD.
Professional Experience
Jens Sorensen has accumulated over two decades of experience in data architecture and analysis at QAD. His career includes a prior position as a Programmer Analyst Sr. at QAD from 1998 to 2001. This extensive experience has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex data systems and contribute to significant projects, such as the modernization of QAD's data services.