Brian Young

Brian Young is an Adjunct Professor in the MS in Publishing program and Vice President of IT Applications at Penguin Random House in New York. With over two decades of industry experience spanning trade publishing technology, EdTech, mobile app development, and natural language processing, he contributes a collaborative, customer-centric, and process-oriented technology approach, blending startup agility with corporate expertise.

• Education: Alumnus of McGill University
• Professional Focus: Technology leadership in publishing and education sectors

Brian emphasizes continuous learning, mentorship, and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in his professional capacity. Outside academia, he balances family life with domestic responsibilities such as dishwashing, dog-walking, and homework assistance.