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Brian Nelson is a Professor of Practice in Accounting at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. He has over 25 years of professional experience in accounting and finance, including roles as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at technology companies such as Identiv and Kleer Corporation. His expertise spans strategic advisory services, financial consulting, and executive leadership in emerging and established tech firms.
Education: He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from San Jose State University and pursued MBA studies at Santa Clara University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California.
Research interests focus on applying financial management principles to technology sectors, corporate governance, and executive finance strategies. His professional career includes roles at Silicon Valley firms like KPMG LLP as an audit manager, and leadership positions at tech startups such as LinkExchange and PlanetRx.
Current responsibilities include teaching in the MBA program and advising companies on strategic financial decisions. His work bridges academic insights with real-world corporate challenges in accounting and technology.
