Scott Carleton

Scott Carleton is a technology leader and entrepreneur currently serving as the NYC Site Lead for Asana, a role he has held since May 2018.1 In this position, he acts as a kind of engineering General Manager, responsible for the success of Asana's New York office while primarily focusing on engineering.2

Career Highlights

Asana: As the NYC Site Lead, Carleton is dedicated to enabling seamless collaboration among teams.2 He describes his role as providing context between the New York office and the larger Asana organization, advocating for New York's needs, and fostering a sense of community within the office.2

Previous Roles: Before joining Asana, Carleton held several notable positions:

• VP of Technology at Andela (May 2016 - December 2017)1
• Founder and CTO of Artsicle (2010 - June 2017)1
• Engineering Lead at Teachers Pay Teachers (2014 - 2016)1

Entrepreneurial Experience

Carleton co-founded Artsicle in 2010, a platform for visual artists that grew to feature over 6,000 artists and 25,000 artworks.1 His work on Artsicle's discovery engine earned the NYER's "Best Use of Technology" award in 2013.1

Education and Early Career

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.1 Interestingly, Carleton's career path includes diverse experiences, such as working as a Nuclear Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company and even a brief stint as a Sailmaker.1

Scott Carleton is known for his expertise in building and leading engineering teams, particularly in distributed environments. He has been recognized in the tech industry, including being named to Business Insider's "Silicon Alley 100" and Elle Magazine's "30 Under 30".1