New York City is a vital center of innovative activities in both technology and communications.
The people who generate ideas, start businesses, and spark the area’s technological growth are experts and forward thinkers in their fields. Many are invited to speak to our students as part of a robust guest speaker program that brings industry leaders into Touro GST classrooms every semester, not only connecting our students with the latest industry trends, but giving them networking opportunities that are priceless as they start their careers.
We learn from industry experts!
Master of Science in Information Systems
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Mr. Tarek Barrawi
Co-Founder and COO of FreightRun
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Mr. Tarek Barrawi will be the guest speaker for Professor Dimitris Papathomopoulos’ class, MSIN 653, Architecting Cloud Solutions, on May 14th, 2019.
Mr. Tarek Barrawi is currently the Co-Founder and COO of FreightRun. The topic he will discuss is cloud computing and entrepreneurship. This will include a discussion in his own entrepreneurship and how he used the cloud to build his company from the ground up.
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Mr. Anthony Fama
CEO of Executive Technology Group
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Mr. Anthony Fama will be the guest speaker for Professor Albert Bina’s class, MSIN 647, Computer Networking Routing and Switching, on April 29th, 2019.
Mr. Anthony Fass is currently the CEO of Executive Technology Group. The topic that will be discussed is current issues in real-world security.
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Dr. Issac Herskowitz
Dean, Graduate School of Technology
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Dr. Issac Herskowitz was a guest speaker in Professor Ben Lunzer’s class, MSIS 605, Strategic Management of Technology, on April 11, 2018. As Dean of the Graduate School of Technology, Dr. Herskowitz is a recognized leader in Instructional Technology innovation and education.
Dr. Herskowitz spoke on the topic, “21st Century Skills as a key to Occupational Success.”
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Mr. Elliott Herz
Multi-Dimensional Analysis and Cube Design
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Mr. Elliott Herz will be the guest speaker for Professor Braj Agarwal’s class, MSIN 627, Multi-Dimensional Analysis and Cube Design, on April 8th, 2019.
Mr. Elliott Herz currently works at Sisense as an instructor and consultant. The topic that will be discussed is Sisense for analytics and visualization.
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Mr. Felix Chin
Software engineer at ACA Compliance
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Mr. Felix Chin is the guest speaker for Professor Kevin Roach’s class, MSIN 625, Advanced Web and Application Development, on April 3rd, 2019.
Mr. Felix Chin currently is a lead software engineer at ACA Compliance. The topic that will be discussed is JavaScript: Math computation. This summary of this topic is an interview while the board challenges and how to work through the process.
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Mr. Anthony Kelly
Director of Information Technology at Redscout-Strategy, Design and Branding Company
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Mr. Anthony Kelly is the guest speaker for Professor Martin Herskowitz’s class, MSIN 607, Effective Oral and Written Communication for Managers, on April 3rd, 2019.
Mr. Anthony Kelly is a director of Information Technology at Redscout-Strategy, Design and Branding Company. The topic he will speak about is to develop an action plan and skills inventory. The discussion will include your career journey.
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Mr. Moshe Gershkovich
Deloitte and Tousch
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Mr. Moshe Gershkovich will be the guest speaker for Professor Braj Agarwal’s class, MSIN 616, Advanced Database Management, on April 2nd, 2019.
Mr. Moshe Gershkovich is currently working at Deloitte and Tousch. The topic he will discuss is Industry IT Trends.
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Mrs. Kelenda Allen-James
Technology Support Manager at St. Hope
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Mrs. Kelenda Allen-James is the guest speaker for Professor Martin Herskowitz’s class, MSIN 607, Effective Oral and Written Communication for Managers, on March 27th, 2019.
Mrs. Kelenda Allen-James Currently works as a technology support manager at St. Hope. The topic she will be speaking about is alumni career support in the workplace. This will include discussions of your career journey.
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Mr. Mailen Nunez
Web content specialist at the NYC Teacher’s Retirement System
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Mr. Mailen Nunez was the guest speaker for Professor Martin Herskowitz’s class for MSIN 607, Effective Oral and Written Communication for Managers on March 13th, 2019.
Mr. Maileen Nunez is currently a web content specialist at the NYC Teacher’s Retirement System. The topic was about networking job opportunities. This also include discussions of career journeys.
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Mr. Ari Fass
Senior Systems Administrator at ICSC
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Mr. Ari Fass was the guest speaker for Professor Joseph Herbst’s class for MSIS 640, Data Communications, on March 12th, 2019.
Mr. Ari Fass is currently the Senior Systems Administrator at the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The topic he spoke of was about his career and education.
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Mr. Victor Gorbach
Engineer/manager in the business intelligence department for Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s
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Mr. Victor Gorbach was the guest speaker for Professor Martin Herskowitz’s class for MSIN 607, Effective Oral and Written Communication for Managers, on March 6th, 2019.
Mr. Victor Gorbach is currently an engineer/manager in the business intelligence department for Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s. The topic he spoke about was mentorship. This was a discussion about your career journey.
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Ms. Marilyn Rodkin
ECIA CISA Executive Director at the International Audit (New York Blood Center Inc.)
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Ms. Marilyn Rodkin was the guest speaker for Professor Miriam Plonczak’s class for MSIN 626, Database Security on February 20th, 2019.
Ms. Marilyn Rodkin is currently the CIA CISA Executive Director at the International Audit (New York Blood Center Inc.)
Master of Arts in Web and Multimedia Design
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Mr. David Klein
Vice President of creative direction at Point Made Animation
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Mr. David Klein is the guest speaker for Professor Jolie Ruelle’s class, WMM 640, Principles of 2D Animation, on March 28th, 2019.
Mr. David Klein is currently the Vice President of creative direction at Point Made Animation. The topic he will discuss is about creating innovative animation for education, video marketing, training and curriculums. Point Made Animation specializes in training and professional development video. Whether you are providing specialized training for educators or implementing a product launch, there is nothing like animation to convey complex information.
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Dr. Issac Herskowitz
Dean of Touro College GST
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Dr. Issac Herskowitz is the guest speaker for Professor Jesse Epstein’s class, WMMN 600, Media and Culture, on March 28th, 2019.
Dr. Issac Herskowitz is currently the Dean of Touro College Graduate School of Technology. The topic he will speak about is several secrets. This will include discussions of the value of networking and other important issues for future success.
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Mr. Malcolm Carrott
3D Animator for 24 Carrott Studio
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Mr. Malcolm Carrott is the guest speaker for Professor Dominika Juraszek’s class, WMMN 641, 3D Animation on March 26th, 2019.
Mr. Malcolm Carrott is currently an Animator in 3D for 24 Carrott Studio. The topic that will be discussed is 3D animating and texturing. Mr. Malcolm Carrott will share his professional 3D work, animation, and texturing tips for 3D Maya.
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Mr. Mark Reinhold
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Mr. Mark Reinhold was the guest speaker for Professor Renata Rocha’s class, WMMN 615, Interactive Design II, on March 5th, 2019.
The topic that was discussed was last semester’s presentation which included how he got a fully functioning prototype using Adobe XD CC.
Master of Science in Instructional Technology
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Mr. Victor Rivero
Publisher and Editor in Chief for EdTech Digest
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Mr. Victor Rivero will be the guest speaker for Professor Mark Gura’s class, EDIN 653, Technology Integration for School Leaders, on March 28th, 2019.
Mr. Victor Rivero is currently the editor and chief for EdTech Digest. The topic he will discuss is the state of the field of educational technology.
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Professor Alfred Doyle
Chair Web and Multimedia Design, Deputy Chair Digital Media Design at Touro College
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Professor Alfred Doyle was the guest speaker for Dean Issac Herskowitz’s class for EDIT 617, Foundations of Instructional Technology, on February 12th, 2019.
Professor Alfred Doyle is currently the chair of Web and Multimedia Design at Touro GST. The topic he spoke about was programming in the class. This included discussions of the current trends of using programming in the classroom.