Athena Abate
About Athena Abate
Athena Abate is the Director of Strategic Programs and Operations at Eyelit, where she leverages her expertise in data analytics and stakeholder management to enhance operational efficiency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Work at Eyelit
Athena Abate currently holds the position of Director, Strategic Programs and Operations at Eyelit, a role she has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, she utilizes data analytics and forecasting to enhance strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Additionally, she serves as a Board Observer at Eyelit, a position she has held since 2022. Her responsibilities include overseeing strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Athena Abate earned her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing her studies from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she achieved a Professional Certificate in Balanced Scorecard Certification from The George Washington University in 2015. Her educational background supports her expertise in leveraging engineering approaches to address complex business challenges.
Background
Athena Abate has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career as an Aerospace Engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center from 2009 to 2010. She has held positions at Lockheed Martin as a Business Development Analyst and Systems Engineer, and at Booz Allen Hamilton as a Senior Consultant. Her experience spans operations, technology, and strategic program management, contributing to her strong background in stakeholder management and communications.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Athena Abate has contributed to several organizations in various capacities. She served as the Associate Director of Operations at Decision Lens and held leadership roles at 2U, including Director of Enterprise Technology Operations & Implementation. Her work at Banneker Partners as Director of Operations further solidified her expertise in risk management and problem resolution within technology operations. Athena has also been involved as a Board Observer for multiple companies, including CORE and Ever.Ag.