Graduate Programs in Software
Strategic Advisory Board
The Strategic Advisory Board provides strategic advice and counsel to the Graduate Programs in Software department at the University of St. Thomas. Meeting twice a year, the Board provides current industry trends and directions that impact the curriculum or programs. Using its influence, both internally within the University and externally, the Board promotes and supports the Graduate Programs in Software department (GPS) at the University of St. Thomas. Board membership consists of Senior IT Executives (CIO, VP of IT), Senior R & D Executives (CTO, R &D Directors), consulting companies, and prominent academic leaders.
The Strategic Advisory Board responsibilities:
- Help promote the objectives of Graduate Programs in Software.
- Participate in the strategic planning process of Graduate Programs in Software.
- Help in establishing clear linkages between the industry community and Graduate Programs in Software.
- Provide direction on industry and technology changes that impact Graduate Programs in Software.
- Provide input on curriculum proposals associated with the programs offered by Graduate Programs in Software.
- Help enhance the reputation of Graduate Programs in Software, its faculty, its offerings and its students regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Strategic Advisory Board Members
We are grateful to the individuals who donate their time to be on our Graduate Programs in Software Strategic Advisory Board.
Mick Atton
Former VP and Chief Architect - Thomson Reuters
Elizabeth Caroll-Anderson
Asher Chaudhry
Bryan Doherty
Kristy Drollinger
Senior Portfolio Director - Wolters Kluwer Health
Anne Finch, Ed.D.
CEO - Logistics Health, Inc. UHG/Optum
Scott Grausnick
President - Harbinger Partners
Linglong He
President and COO – Rock Mortgage
John Hogue
Sridhar Koneru
Area VP IT Strategy and Digital - Xcel Energy
Mac Lewis
Partner - Sherpa Partners
Chuck Martel
VP Data Analytics Enablement - Medica
Dr. Holly Morris, Ph.D.
Independent Director - NIIT-Technologies
Brock Noland
Jim Ostergaard
Vice President - Target Technology Services
Tony Peleska
VP IT – Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Mary Lynne Perushek
CIO – VP IT - Mortenson
Dr. Manjeet Rege
Abir Roy
VP Operational Risk and Data Governance - Ameriprise Financial
Chakra Sankaraiah
Jote Taddesse
Mike Thyken
Graduate Programs in Software Strategic Advisory Board Chair, CTO, Caring Bridge
Jeff Tri
Dr. Donald Weinkauf, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Engineering - University of St. Thomas
Dennis Zuzek
SVP and CTO - HealthPartners