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About Dr. Shane Jensen

Computer Science

Sanghamitra Chowdhury brings extensive experience as a full stack software engineer to her role as a Computer Science Professor at the University of Silicon Valley. She has led the design and development of enterprise systems and provided project leadership for a variety of high-tech companies.

With a passion for software design and development, Sanghamitra enjoys sharing her expertise and mentoring students to help them discover the excitement and potential of the field. Her teaching is grounded in real-world experience and a commitment to preparing future developers for success in the industry.

Sanghamitra holds a B.S. in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Jadavpur University in Calcutta, India, and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai, India.

Formal Education

Ed.D. Leadership, American College of Education

M.S. Music Education, Towson University

B.A. Music Education and Germanic Studies, Concordia College

Postgraduate Certificates, School Improvement and Leadership; Social-Emotional Learning

Industry Experience

Fulbright-Hays Scholar

Published Author (leadership identity and inclusive practices)

Conference Presenter (music education, gender identity, inclusivity, authentic leadership, and social communities)