Commodore Jena had been representing the Telecom Operators & associated Industries, over a
decade, at both Central and state government level on regulatory matters for formulation of Industry
friendly policies and its smooth implementation. He has substantial contribution in development of Indian
telecom ecosystem and also has to his credit formation of 16 Start-ups in PPP model.

He is currently Advisor to SIA-India (Satcom Industry Association of India), playing a pivotal role in shaping national SATCOM policy and industry direction.

He had been the main architect for creation of 08 Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) in Public Private
Partnership (PPP) mode for Industry led Innovation in IITs, IISc and IIM; and had managed these centres
as its Director for over eight years. He was also the founding CEO of Telecom Sector Skill Council that
works towards adequate availability of skilled manpower to boost growth of telecom sector. He was
instrumental in formation of Telecom Standards Development Society, India to project Indian
requirements and IPR in global bodies.

Dr Jena holds a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engg, three Master degrees — one each in
Telecommunications, International Business and Defence Strategy — and a PhD from IIT Delhi on
Smartphone Manufacturing Ecosystem. He had three decades of rich experience in Indian Defence in the
field of R&D, Policy Making, Project Management and Indigenous Development of Electronics,
Communication & Weapon Systems before stepping into the Telecom sector.