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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!

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!

Purav is currently a Product Manager at Teladoc Health. When asked about how the MTM program prepared him for his current role, he stated, "The product management role varies a lot from company to company. MTM gives a complete lifecycle of how an idea is matured over time, how you talk with customers, and how you understand the requirements." Learn more about Purav's story in this profile!

Shelby currently works for Amazon Web Services and completed the MTM program in 2018. The following comments are from an interview that took place in Fall 2023. Learn more about Shelby's work, background, and more in this profile!

Supriya is currently a Senior Software Engineer at Meta. She worked as a Software Engineer in India for seven years before joining MTM. Learn more about her background and thoughts about her time in the MTM program in this profile!

Callen Anthony, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the Stern School of Business at New York University

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!

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!

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. 

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!  

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!

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!