People at Contech
Meet the Faculty
who inspire
Our professors and lecturers concentrate on delivering valuable and personal experiences for our students, allowing them to objectively practice and gain interdisciplinary skills.
Nicholas Metcalfe
Adjunct Professor
Nicholas is a seasoned Digital Marketing Practitioner, Instructor, and Conference Presenter with over 20 years of diverse professional experience. He holds a plethora of academic …
Nagidmy Marquez
Adjunct Professor
Nagidmy Marquez is a curious and creative marketing powerhouse with over 16 years of experience in both B2B and B2C integrated …
April Polk
Adjunct Professor
April Polk, a Chicago native and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a B.A. in Marketing Communications, is a dynamic …
Robert Braathe
Adjunct Professor
Robert Braathe is a multifaceted speaker, educator, and mentor, with a rich background in management and business consulting. With years …
Andrew Blum
Adjunct Professor
With a marketing career spanning 25 years, Andrew Blum brings a wealth of corporate and agency experience to his current roles as an Adjunct …
Farhad Malek Ashgar
Associate Professor
Farhad Malek-Asghar, a seasoned Leader Senior Database Administrator from San Francisco, California, brings a rich international background to …
Atlas Khan
Adjunct Professor
Atlas Khan is a highly-skilled computational scientist with a Ph.D. in mathematics, artificial intelligence, and computational science …
Louis Sapia
Adjunct Professor
Louis Sapia has worked as an Information Technology professional for over 25 years in various roles including application developer …
Emmanuel Tsukerman
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Emmanuel Tsukerman, Founder of ML4CS, graduated from Stanford University and UC Berkeley. His achievements include designing …
Arnold Jianwei Zheng
Adjunct Professor
Arnold Jianwei Zheng has an extensive and multifaceted education that includes a computer science degree, MBA, and Ph.D. in …
Boris Kerkez
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Boris Kerkez is an experienced lecturer and researcher. He has a B.S. in Systems Analysis and M.S. in Mathematics from Miami University …
Sergiy Shevchenko
Adjunct Professor
Sergiy Shevchenko is a certified IT professional with broad knowledge of a variety of technology and companies such as AWS, Microsoft …
Shanup Peer
Adjunct Professor
Shanup Peer is a multifaceted AI expert and entrepreneur, serving as the Founder of Openloop Analytics, a leading AI Services and Consulting …
Suman Saha
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Suman Saha is an Assistant Teaching Professor with a specialized focus on identifying software and binary code bugs that lead to …
Danielle Upham
Adjunct Professor
Danielle Upham, M.S., is a seasoned Digital Marketing professional with over a decade of experience spanning non-profits, global corporations …
Catriona Savage
Adjunct Professor
Catriona Savage is a Massachusetts, USA native with two advanced degrees from Emerson College, covering Media Art, Entrepreneurship …
Antoinette Warren
Adjunct Professor
Antoinette (Toni) Warren, is a Marketing Strategist with over 10 years of experience driving digital engagement and content strategy …
Anju Gulla Bangia
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Bangia is an MBA and a Ph.D. in Marketing from a reputed university in India and living in the US. She is a Google Ads Certified Professional …
Julio Sanoja
Adjunct Professor
Julio Sanoja is an environmental engineer from University of Michigan class of 1983, and a chemical engineer from Universidad Simón …
Meet the Advisory Council
who encourages
Our Advisory Council Members focus on providing enriching and individualized interactions for our students, equipping them with the ability to critically apply and acquire multidisciplinary expertise
Adam King
Advisory Council Member
Adam King is a seasoned Senior Growth Marketing Manager with over 12 years of experience specializing in digital marketing strategies that …
Cansu Ozgul
Advisory Council Member
Cansu Özgül is a globe-trotting brand strategist with over 14 years of experience, headquartered in both New York and Miami. An alumni …
Carol Pineau
Advisory Council Member
Carol Pineau is a seasoned journalist and documentary filmmaker with over two decades dedicated to reshaping narratives about Africa. Recognized …
Chris Severson
Advisory Council Member
Chris is a versatile senior executive with a rich background in various sectors ranging from FMCG and Pharma to Financial Services and …
Elizabeth Shockley
Advisory Council Member
Elizabeth “Beth” Shockley is a highly accomplished digital marketing leader with over a decade of industry experience. Based in Lexington …
Jasmine Sandler
Advisory Council Member
Jasmine Sandler is a Digital Marketing and Branding thought-leader with over 20 years of experience in client management and keynote speaking …
Farooq Siddiqi
Advisory Council Member
Faroow Siddiqi is a seasoned senior transaction and corporate banking professional with a strong focus on emerging markets in Asia and the …
Hoa Tran
Advisory Council Member
Hoa Tran is a seasoned Data Science Expert with specialized skills in AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics …
Irene Becerra
Advisory Council Member
Irene Becerra is a seasoned Digital Marketing professional with over two decades of expertise in digital marketing, demand generation …
Kristy Chadwick
Advisory Council Member
Kristy Chadwick is a passionate advocate for education and personal development, driven by her belief in the transformative power of …
Kyle Coughlin
Advisory Council Member
Kyle Coughlin, a seasoned marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the agency and brand worlds. As a true architect of go-to …
Matthew Hanauer
Advisory Council Member
Dr. Hanauer holds a Ph.D. in Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology from Indiana University. There, he specialized in applied …
Randall Shane
Advisory Council Member
Dr. Randall Shane is a multifaceted technologist with a PhD in Computer Science and a Graduate Certificate in Data Mining from Stanford University …
Rob Gelhausen
Advisory Council Member
Rob Gelhausen is a seasoned digital marketing and software development expert with 14 years of experience and over 20 certifications in fields …
Serge Shuster
Advisory Council Member
Dr. Serge Shuster is a multifaceted professional whose career extends over three decades in both academia and industry, specializing in the fields …
Vandana Saxena Poria
Advisory Council Member
Vandana Saxena Poria is a multifaceted professional—a mindset expert, counter-factual thinker, seasoned entrepreneur, chartered …
Sourav Ray
Advisory Council Member
Dr. Sourav Ray is a distinguished Professor of Marketing and the Lang Chair in Marketing at the Gordon S. Lang School of Business & …
Meet the Board of Directors
who lead inclusively
Our Board of Directors is dedicated to making strategic decisions that enrich the academic and social environment for both students and faculty, fostering a culture of multidisciplinary excellence and collaborative learning.
Volkan Karabacak
President, Board of Directors
Volkan Karabacak is a seasoned entrepreneur and academic with a strong focus on e-learning and higher education. Based in Palo Alto …
Veli Tetik
CFO, Board of Directors
Veli Tetik is a seasoned finance professional with expertise in corporate finance, financial analysis, and investment banking. Currently …
Rahil Taneja
Board of Directors
Rahil Taneja is a seasoned financial expert with a distinguished career that spans banking, private equity, and financial markets across Asia …
Sanjeev Gupta
Board of Directors
Sanjeev Gupta is a highly respected C-suite executive with over 30 years of pioneering experience in Strategy, Corporate Finance, and M&A …
Meet the Administrative Team
The Administrative Team at Contemporary Technology University is devoted to enhancing the academic and social atmosphere for all. Focused on fostering interdisciplinary excellence and cooperative education, they ensure smooth operations and uphold the institution's values, contributing significantly to the university’s overall success and reputation.
Ipek Derin Polat
Chief Operating Officer
Drawing from her physics background at the Middle East Technical University, she expertly blends analytical rigor with strong team …
Prof. Yalcin
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Yalcin, holding a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Statistics and a Certificate of Pedagogical Formation, is a distinguished academic leader …
Nail Senbas
Curriculum Developer
A proud alumnus of Bogazici University with a background in engineering, he holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering with …
Ceyda Duyar
Marketing Manager
Ceyda plays a role in shaping the company’s brand and driving its marketing initiatives. As a seasoned digital marketing consultant with over …
Hasan Demirhan
Chief Technology Officer
Hasan Demirhan is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for developing innovative and impactful products. With a history of founding …
Emily Kawasaki
Admission Officer
Emily Kawasaki is a dedicated professional based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, currently serving as an Admission Outreach …