MTM Newsletter - September 2024 Overview

Industry Insights—What’s Trending In Tech

Conquering Digital Exhaustion: A Survival Guide for the Tech-Savvy Professional with Professor Paul Leonardi 

Professor Paul Leonardi’s recent webinar, Conquering Digital Exhaustion, is now available to watch on-demand. In this insightful session, Professor Leonardi delves into the "Exhaustion Triad" - the three core reasons why our digital tools are draining our energy and impacting our well-being.

Take advantage of this opportunity to discover practical, researched-backed strategies to help you regain control and rekindle your enthusiasm for your work. Watch the webinar here.

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Applications Now Open

Are you an early- to mid-career professional looking to advance your career leading projects, products, and teams within technology-driven firms? Now is the time to fast-track your career in technology leadership with UCSB’s rigorous one-year Master of Technology Management program. 

Applications for the Fall 2025 program are now open. Early applications are encouraged.

Explore more and apply here: MTM Admissions

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Alumni in the News - Isabel Petty, Class of 2019

Isabel Petty (MTM ‘19) was recently featured in a Leader Spotlight by LogRocket and shared her expertise in leading innovative, fast-paced organizations.

Starting with a BA in music studies and earning a master’s in Technology Management from UCSB, Isabel has created a successful career in product management. After a career at Walmart, Gritwell, and Pattern Brands, she now leads website development and UX/UI testing at TUSHY, a sustainable bidet company.

You can read more about her path with her recent interview with LogRocket.

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Grad Spotlight: Shelby Salling, Class of 2018

After earning her bachelor’s degree, Shelby Salling sought to bridge the knowledge gap between her business knowledge and her existing technology experience, making UCSB’s MTM program the obvious choice.

Shelby shares,“What made the program truly exceptional was the access to experts in their fields, who provided invaluable context about the [technology] landscape.” She found that the rich curriculum and in-depth discussions with instructors offered a truly immersive learning experience.

Shelby is currently a Technical Business Developer at Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the Worldwide Specialist Organization, where she builds go-to-market plans for multiple AWS computing products. Reflecting on her journey, she adds, “Without going through MTM, I would not have the strong foundation that I need to allow me to excel in this role.”

Read the full article here!

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Grad Spotlight: Joshua Tan, Class of 2016

Joshua Tan, a graduate of the inaugural MTM class of 2016, currently works as a Strategic Solutions Engineer at Varonis, a leading Data Security Posture Management platform.

After working as a business analyst in the automotive industry, Joshua was drawn to the MTM program to expand his knowledge of high-tech industries. He emphasizes that one of the highlights of the program was the field project, which provided invaluable hands-on experience and helped him find a company that truly values professional growth. 

“MTM equips you with the skills to adapt and succeed in tech, whether you start as a product associate or move up from customer success,” Joshua says.

Read the full article here!

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Santa Barbara Spotlight

AppFolio, headquartered in Goleta, offers software-as-a-service applications and services to the real estate industry. Founded in 2006 by former UC Santa Barbara Computer Science professor Klaus Schauser and Jon Walker, AppFolio is a highly successful company in the Santa Barbara tech community, ranked #1 in Fortune’s list of ‘Fastest-Growing Companies’ in 2020. The same year, AppFolio was recognized as a "Best Place to Work" by Glassdoor. 

AppFolio has sponsored MTM field projects and recruits recent graduates and alumni of MTM, tapping into the strong pool of industry leaders and technology-focused professionals. Learn more about AppFolio at www.appfolio.com.

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One Final Thought…

“MTM offers invaluable lessons from industry-experienced professors and strong networking opportunities. Balance academics with professional connections, and leverage UCSB’s unique location to maximize your experience. MTM prepares you to apply what you learn in real-world scenarios.” 

—Joshua Tan, Graduate of the Inaugural Class of 2016 

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