Teddy Chen

Teddy Chen serves as a Lecturer in the Technology Management Department within the College of Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), teaching business strategy for the Undergraduate Certificate Program. With over 30 years of high-tech industry experience spanning executive leadership in product management, strategic planning, and corporate growth, he bridges academic theory with real-world business applications.

His educational background includes:

• B.S. and M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University
• MBA, Harvard University

Chen's expertise centers on technology-driven business strategy, focusing on market pivots, product lifecycle management, and revenue generation in emerging tech sectors. His teaching synthesizes lessons from billion-dollar product launches, IPO preparations, and corporate acquisitions across hardware/software transitions. Professional emphases include strategic planning for technology markets, product development frameworks, and leadership in engineering-driven organizations.

While specific student advising details aren't documented, his role involves mentoring students through practical business strategy applications drawn from his executive career. No research grants or laboratory affiliations are referenced in available materials.