Dr. Jonathan Reichental

Adjunct Professor

Part-Time Faculty

Biography

Professor Jonathan Reichental is a multiple-award-winning technology and business leader whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He’s been a senior software engineering manager, a director of technology innovation, and has served as chief information officer at both O’Reilly Media and the City of Palo Alto, California. He also creates online education for LinkedIn Learning and has published six books on technology-related topics.

Expertise

Smart cities
Blockchain technologies
Emerging technologies
Data governance

Research Areas

Fourth industrial revolution
Digital transformation
Future of cities

Education

PhD, Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University
MS, Management Information Systems, Nova Southeastern University
BS, Computer Information Systems, University of Tampa
BS-equivalent, Industrial Engineering, Technological University Dublin

Prior Experience

Founder, Human Future
Chief Information Officer, City of Palo Alto, CA
Adjunct Professor, School of Public Policy, Pepperdine University
Adjunct Professor, Menlo College

Awards & Distinctions

University of San Francisco Executive MBA Outstanding Faculty Award, 2023
TOP 25 DOERS, DREAMERS & DRIVERS in America
Silicon Valley CIO award
Thomas H. Muehlenbeck Award for Excellence in Local Government

Selected Publications

For a full list of publications, visit Jonathan's personal website.