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Meet Muhammad Mehdi, MTM Class of 2024
Monday, February 3, 2025
Muhammad joined the MTM program after receiving his B.A. in Management and Information Systems from Ozyegin University in Istanbul, Turkey. Learn more about his experience in the MTM program below!
Continue ReadingMeet Joshua Tan, MTM Class of 2016
Monday, February 3, 2025
Joshua is based in the Bay Area and is a graduate of the inaugural MTM Class of 2016 and is currently a Strategic Solutions Engineer at Varonis, the leading Data Security Posture Management platform. He was previously a Go-to-market Customer Success Leader and Senior Director at Accelo, a professional service automation software startup. Joshua’s first exposure to the world of SaaS and product market validation was through his MTM practicum field project with AppFolio at UCSB. Learn more about his journey in this profile!
Continue ReadingMeet Dan Hedden, MTM Class of 2021
Monday, February 3, 2025
Dan Hedden received his B.S. in Environmental Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and completed the MTM program in 2021. He is currently a Partner at Santa Barbara Venture Partners. The following are excerpts from an interview conducted in Fall 2023. Check it out to learn more about his story!
Continue ReadingSpeaking To Those Who Know: How Experts Manage Knowledge Overlaps With Clients
Friday, January 31, 2025
Callen Anthony, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Stern School of Business at New York University
Continue ReadingAnnouncing: UCSB’s Engineering + Technology Management (E+TM) Fellows Program
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
UCSB’s College of Engineering and the Department of Technology Management are pleased to announce a new opportunity for outstanding UCSB students to earn two degrees in five years. Joining the College’s offerings of five-year BS+Master’s programs, this new pathway to the Master of Technology Management (MTM) will equip future technology leaders with the skills to manage technical teams and drive continuous innovation. Learn more about the new E+TM Fellows Program in this post!
Continue ReadingWinter Quarter Newsletter 2025: Program Updates
Friday, January 10, 2025
Happy Winter Quarter! Our department is thrilled to be putting together this retrospective on Fall 2025. During the last quarter, our team has grown, with new additions to our faculty, staff, and PhD student rosters. Our programs have been busy: taking the time to honor spectacular students with scholarships, welcome new students and increased interest, and offer workshops, webinars, and other events. Read on to see more details!
Continue ReadingA Q&A with Nisa Gurbuz, PhD Student
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Meet Nisa Gurbuz, one of our newest PhD students! When asked to describe her research, Nisa started, "In a nutshell, my main research areas are government and technology. I’m fascinated by how the public sector uses technology." Read on for more details about Nisa's research, as well as her career background, what brought her to our department, and more.
Continue ReadingMTM Newsletter - December 2025
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Check out our MTM program's December newsletter, which features a spotlight on our new alumni story wall, profiles on some of our former students, a holiday greeting from our wonderful MTM team, and more!
Continue ReadingMTM Presents Technology Management Week
Monday, December 9, 2024
At these events, we heard from the people who make MTM a cutting-edge program that will equip you to lead in technology-driven businesses. If you’re considering applying or are curious if MTM is a good fit for you, check out this recap of events! If you’ve already applied, these events will help you get to know what awaits you in MTM. Check out the full list of dates and events in this recap. We hope to see you at future events!
Continue ReadingA Q&A with Chuck Sheldon, Donor
Friday, December 6, 2024
Meet Chuck Sheldon, a recipient of a new Endowed Chair! Our department had the recent pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Chuck Sheldon. He and his wife Missy have been donating to UCSB and our New Venture Program for years. Read the following interview to learn more about his background, what brought him to Technology Management, what he’d like to tell burgeoning entrepreneurs, and more!
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