Industry Connections
The MS in Business Analytics program is supported by an extensive advisory board made up of key executives from top companies in a variety of industries. Their participation aligns curriculum development with industry needs in this rapidly evolving field of data analytics. The advisory board members, along with other key partners, mentor our students, and provide real data for collaborative industry projects.
Business Analytics Advisory Board (updated 10/3/25)
| Member | Company | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rex Briggs | Claritas | Chief AI Officer, Author |
| David Broscow | Vestcom | Group Director, Data Strategy & Insights |
| Rich Clayton | Oracle | Vice President, Business Analytics |
| Brennan Davis | Cal Poly, Orfalea College of Business | Professor & Academic Director, MSBA |
| Damon Fleming | Cal Poly, Orfalea College of Business | Dean |
| John Frith | Urban Science | Vice President, Applied Methods |
| Manisha Gupta | Oracle | Vice President, AI/ML Analytics on People Intelligence |
| Nooshin Hashemi | VideoAmp | Senior Product Manager |
| Alison Hu | Acorns | Assistant Vice President, Mobility Business Analytics |
| Blake Irvine | Netflix | Director, Data Science & Engineering |
| Izzy Kamrath | AT&T | Principal Business Analyst |
| Kelli Law | Cognitive Insights Consulting | Chief Data Officer, Vice President AI |
| Greg Leonard | Golden 1 Credit Union | Vice President, Consumer Lending Analytics & Risk |
| Kevin Louther | Adobe | Product Analytics & Data Strategy, Gen AI Products |
| Juliana Ottoboni | Samsara | Senior Manager, Analytics |
| Bill Radding | Amgen | Director, Commercial Insights |
| Mike Sallander | Electronic Arts (EA) | Vice President, Corporate Controller |
| Girish Sharma | Amplytics | Founder & Managing Principal |
| Leslie Su | Head of Measurement & Analytics, Education & Careers | |
| Nate Veldkamp | 10x Genomics | Senior Director, Finance & Business Operations |
| Abe Weston | Staff Engineering Analyst, Trust & Safety | |
| Eric Wingate | Apple | Finance Analytics Manager |
Hear from Cal Poly Business Analytics Advisory Board members Rich Clayton (Oracle), Bill Radding (Amgen), Izzy Kamrath (AT&T), Rex Briggs (Claritas), and Kevin Louther (Adobe) as they share their industry perspectives on what sets the MS Business Analytics program apart, including its hands-on industry projects, experienced faculty, and focus on preparing graduates for successful careers in business analytics.