Dr. Sonya Zhang
Dr. Sonya Zhang is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at the College of Business Administration, Cal Poly Pomona. She received her Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University, an M.S. in Computer Science and an MBA from Illinois State University.
Sonya’s research interests include Data Analytics (Web and mobile analytics, data visualization, data mining, machine learning, and Python), Web and Software Development, Digital Product Management, Internet Entrepreneurship, and Online Learning. She co-authored The Smarter Startup: A Better Approach to Online Business for Entrepreneurs. She has also published in numerous journals and conference proceedings, including the Journal of Computer Information Systems, ACM Interactions, International Journal of Business Analytics, Journal of Management Analytics, International Journal of Social Media and Online Communities, International Journal of Mobile Human-Computer Interaction, International Journal of Healthcare Information Systems and Informatics, Journal of Information Systems Education, Journal of Information Technology Education, HICSS, AMCIS, and IEEE conferences.
Sonya is the Director of Partnerships for nine research centers and initiatives of the College of Business Administration. She is responsible for strategic planning, promoting successful stories, building close and lasting relationships with the community, and connecting centers, faculty, and students with industry.
Before joining academia, Sonya was a software engineer in health informatics and higher education for over seven years, working on ERP, Business Intelligence, CMS, eLearning, and eHealth products/projects. With her diverse academic background and industry experience, she develops unique insights and expertise in bridging the gap between business and technology.