David Carlson

David Carlson is a Lecturer in the Department of Information Systems at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. He brings decades of industry and governance experience into the academic environment, focusing on the intersection of technology, business standards, and ethics.

• Ph.D. in Engineering, University of Michigan
• M.S. in Industrial Administration, University of Michigan
• B.S. in Mathematics, University of Michigan

Dr. Carlson's research centers on blockchain applications in business, with a broader interest in how technology standards enhance productivity and ethical governance. He has long advocated for business ethics, teaching one of the earliest known courses on the subject in 1966 at Graceland College. His work bridges academia and industry, particularly in retail technology standardization.

Although no peer-reviewed articles are listed in the provided texts, his contributions are widely recognized through industry leadership, public service, and authorship. His book Death by Ego analyzes entrepreneurial hubris and is used in academic programs.

His accolades include prestigious awards from the Smithsonian Institution, the Society for Information Management, and a California State Senate Resolution. He has also served on multiple corporate and nonprofit boards.

• Carnegie-Mellon/American Management Systems' Award for Achievements in Managing Information Technology
• Society for Information Management 'Partners in Leadership' Award
• Smithsonian Institution 'In Search of New Heroes' Award
• California State Senate Resolution

Dr. Carlson has advised and led in both public and private sectors, including senior technology roles in NYSE-listed companies and governance roles such as Chairman of the Orange County Audit Oversight Committee. He has been a guest lecturer at the London School of Economics and Tel Aviv University, reflecting his international influence.

He is actively involved in community and governance, including membership in the Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church and service on the Treasury Oversight Committee of Orange County. His career reflects a deep commitment to ethical leadership, technological innovation, and civic responsibility.