Asit K. Jena
About Asit K. Jena
Asit K. Jena is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in data and analytics, currently serving as Sr. Manager at King & Spalding and as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University and has a strong background in software engineering, automation, and project management.
Work at King & Spalding
Asit K. Jena has held multiple roles at King & Spalding. He served as Manager of Software Engineering from 2004 to 2015, accumulating 11 years of experience in this position. In 2015, he transitioned to the role of Senior Manager in Data & Analytics, Software Engineering & Automation, where he has continued to work for 9 years. His responsibilities include overseeing data analytics initiatives and leading software development teams, utilizing Agile methodologies and Microsoft technology platforms.
Education and Expertise
Asit K. Jena holds an MBA from Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. He also earned a Master of Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. His educational background is complemented by studies at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela. Jena possesses over 15 years of hands-on experience in data and analytics, integration platforms, and cloud-based systems, along with certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and ScrumMaster.
Background
Asit K. Jena has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Travelport as an Enterprise Architect from 1997 to 2004. Following this, he joined King & Spalding, where he spent over a decade in software engineering roles. In addition to his work at King & Spalding, he has been the Chief Operating Officer at Sunfunsplash Properties since 2011 and founded ASR Investment Partners in 2020.
Achievements in Data and Analytics
Asit K. Jena has extensive experience leading enterprise-wide automation efforts, particularly using UiPath and other Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools. His expertise includes managing software development teams and implementing Agile methodologies with .Net tools and SharePoint. His role in data analytics and software engineering has contributed to significant advancements in the organizations he has worked with.
Teaching Experience at Georgia State University
Since 2012, Asit K. Jena has served as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business. In this role, he has been involved in educating students in the Greater Atlanta Area for over 12 years. His teaching experience complements his professional background, allowing him to share practical insights from his extensive career in data and analytics.