Dr. Jagtiani is an experienced educator and technology leader. His professional experience includes 25+ years of work in business strategy, management consulting, and technology management. He currently serves an Professor and Department Chair at CT State Northwestern where he is deeply involved with developing and teaching undergraduate coursework in computing, technology, data science, artificial intelligence and business across CT State. In his current role, Dr. Jagtiani has also been privileged to serve on several Statewide and National governance initiatives that guide and shape computing and technology education for future students and eventual industry adoption. In addition to undergraduate work, Dr. Jagtiani develops and teaches graduate courses at University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and New York University. He holds a Bachelor's in computer science and economics from Rutgers University, an MBA in marketing from Hofstra University, and a Ph.D. in Technology Management from the School of Engineering, University of Bridgeport.