Advisory Board
The master's in information systems advisory board is a group of senior leaders in AI, cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, healthcare technology, and digital transformation.
What Does the MSIS Advisory Board Do?
Drawing on experience from organizations such as Workato, SAP, Abbott Diabetes Care, and Farmers Business Network, MSIS advisory board members advise on:
- Curriculum relevance
- Emerging technology trends
- Student career readiness and professional development
- Strategic partnerships to keep the program aligned with industry needs
Advisory Board Members
Carter Busse
CIO, Workato
IT executive with a strong track record in private and public companies, including three IPOs: Excite@Home, Salesforce.com, and MobileIron. Expertise includes building high-performing global teams, executing business strategy, driving revenue growth, reducing costs, and leading security and compliance initiatives.
Raghu Venkata Banda
Enterprise Architect Advisor, AI Strategy, SAP
Venkata Raghu Banda is a technology leader with 25+ years of experience in AI, enterprise architecture, and product innovation. As Enterprise Architect Advisor at SAP, he leads AI strategy and helps organizations drive intelligent business transformation. A recognized speaker and mentor, he is known for translating complex technology trends into practical business value.
Erik Burd
Technical AI Engineering Manager, Decision & Algorithms Group, Abbott Diabetes Care
Professor Burd has 16 years of experience in the medical device industry, leading software engineering and data science teams. He has developed robotic surgery and diagnostic systems, and built machine learning models for computer vision and real-time analytics.
Kumud Kokal
Chief Information Officer, IT & CyberSecurity, Farmers Business Network
Kumud Kokal is a senior technology executive specializing in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and enterprise IT innovation. He has led global teams across high-growth and Fortune 500 companies, delivering measurable gains in productivity, security, and cost efficiency. His expertise spans AI/ML, cloud transformation, automation, and large-scale business modernization.
Jane Wong
Vice President, IT Operating Model Program, University of California, San Francisco
Jane Wong is an accomplished IT leader with deep experience in higher education and public sector technology. At UCSF, she has led major enterprise system implementations, data infrastructure modernization, and IT operating model transformation. She is also the founder of the UCSF IT Mentorship Program.