Management Team

Extensive Data Analytics and Reporting Experience

Astir Analytics was formed as a division of Astir IT Solutions, Inc., and is a member of the Astir Family of Companies. Astir Analytics has a long, rich history in helping organizations in a wide range of operational areas, across many industries, find and make proper use of available data. Our management team has extensive experience and a wide array of expertise that ensures customer success.

Kishore Ganji
[Founder and CEO]

Kishore Ganji is the Founder and CEO of Astir Analytics. He is also the Founder and CEO of Astir IT Solutions, Inc. and and CEO of Astir Services LLC. Kishore’s unique vision has the driving force behind the remarkable growth of the Astir Family of Companies.

Prior to starting Astir, Kishore worked for PWC, IBM and Pfizer in the Business Intelligence practices, focusing mainly on Customer Analytics and health care. Before this, he worked for Hewlett Packard.

In addition to his role as CEO of Astir, Kishore Ganji is the President of the Small and Medium Enterprise Consortium (SMEC), a consortium of over 300 technology companies. SMEC promotes sustainable development of these small and mid-sized businesses and is growing rapidly both here in the United States and abroad. Kishore holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Osmania University. He also has an MBA in Sales and Marketing from the Terry School of Business at the University of Georgia. He was recognized by NJBIZ as one of the top Forty under 40 high-achieving business leaders in New Jersey in 2008 and was an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist in 2010.

Bob Markowitz
[Executive Vice President]

Bob Markowitz, is Executive Vice President of Astir Analytics and oversees all of Astir’s Business Consulting, Marketing, Business Development and Technology Operations. Bob also serves as Executive Vice President of the Astir Family of Companies (Astir IT Solutions, Astir Analytics and Astir Services LLC).

Bob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in translating client needs into solutions through his hands-on consulting, analysis, marketing, technology and sales experience. His background includes serving as a senior consultant for AT&T’s CRM organization, leading marketing and eLearning technology realization as a partner in DEMA Education, and serving as AT&T Labs Director for New Service Opportunities, where he led client market research and technology development of next generation services. He was an early innovator in the marriage of advertising sales promotions and interactive voice response technology where he assisted many of NY's advertising agencies in developing highly successful interactive sales promotions. Bob is noted for his forward thinking concepts and holds more than 50 U.S. patents in the areas of web, multimedia, data and communications services. He has been listed in Marquis Who's Who in the East as well as the premiere edition of Marquis Who's Who in the Media and Communications.

Bob holds an MBA in Marketing and Management Sciences from Long Island University, granted “With Distinction”.

Astir Analytics is a member of the Astir Family of Companies, which offers a full host of IT services to customers.

Astir IT Solutions, Inc. (www.astirit.com) was formed in 2001 by 2 people with a vision, at the height of a recession. Starting as an out-of-home operation, Astir recognized an opportunity to provide consulting services to firms who were unable to hire trained / full-time technology professionals. Astir quickly gained a reputation for excellence, and their scope of services grew to include; Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Information and Database Management, Infrastructure Support, Transaction Processing, Business Intelligence and more. With offices on both coasts and overseas, Astir has consultants on-site at customer locations across the United States. Astir, its management and its clients have been the recipient of numerous prestigious awards.

Astir Services LLC DBA Sysnet Technology Solutions (www.astirservices.net), is a leading Global Information Systems and Professional Software company. We provide customers with solutions custom crafted to meet their strategic goals, and help them profit from the advanced use of technology. Astir Services clients cut across multiple industries including; financial services, media, energy, healthcare, technology, and more.

Astir Technologies, LLC (www.astir.tech) is an industry leading IT consulting firm that includes both GroupWare Solutions and VAP Technology Group. We strive to provide clients with the expert IT consultants they need in order to properly execute their most critical IT projects. Our IT experts support clients in a wide range of IT specialties, including software development, application development, quality assurance testing, business analysis, database creation and management, and more. Our clients represent a broad range of industries, including banking, finance, insurance, communications, government, etc.

Astir Analytics (www.astiranalytics.com) has a mission to provide information, insight and results to marketing and sales professionals. We enable faster, more informed business decisions and greater business results with the right actionable information. Formed in 2009 as a division of Astir IT Solutions, Inc., the solutions Astir Analytics provides, address client needs for Marketing Measurement & Reporting, Lead Management, Marketing Campaign Management, Customer Relationship Management, Lead Segmentation, etc.

Astir Ventures (www.astir.vc) is a leading investment firm. Astir Ventures is always seeking out the best and most exciting investment opportunities. Astir Ventures is looking for the best entrepreneurial and business ideas to fund, guide, and help succeed. Astir Ventures can provide these exciting investment opportunities with the necessary funding and support, so business ideas can move from proposal to practice. Astir Ventures has a rich history of finding excellent business opportunities; funding and nurturing for initial and continued success.