Fwd: Easton Technology Leadership Style Series with Zarik Boghossian - 2/1

[Zak Stern]

a Saturday.... really?  I think the last one they did was on a Friday
night.... we need to tell them to schedule these on weekdays that don't
start with an F.....

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From: Genina, Darina <darina...@anderson.ucla.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 7, 2014 at 11:50 AM
Subject: Easton Technology Leadership Style Series with Zarik Boghossian - 2/1
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Click here to view this e-mail in your browser. Presents: Zarik Boghossian CTO, LeisureLink DATE: February 1, 2014 TIME: 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Gold Hall, B117 UCLA Anderson School of Management  LSS Dr. Zarik Boghossian, CTO at LeisureLink Dr. Zarik Boghossian is an expert in the software industry with over 27 years of experience designing and developing advanced technologies and innovative solutions including aerospace systems. Zarik was responsible for the development of the Electric Power System Mission Critical Flight Software for the International Space Station (ISS) for NASA. As an entrepreneur, Zarik founded Zema Enterprises, Inc. to develop innovative solutions in ecommerce, social networking, digital media, and mobile apps. Zarik currently serves on the Board of Advisors for some private companies, amongst which include, Wovenmedia, Rocksquare, BusinessRealTime, OGMA Inc., and Perfect Match Marketing. Zarik holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of North Texas, a MBA from Pepperdine University in Business Management, and a Doctorate degree with highest honors from Pepperdine University specializing in Organizational Leadership. Zarik's thesis is now published and entitled as "An Investigation Into the Critical Success Factors of Software Development Process, Time, and Quality."  LeisureLink Initially funded in 2006, LeisureLink is a private company headquartered in Pasadena, California and funded by leading Southern California venture capitalists Mission Venturesand Clearstone Venture Partners and with a strategic investment from Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN). LeisureLink currently serves over 1,500 vacation rental and timeshare resorts, condo hotels and boutique resorts throughout North America and Europe who trust LeisureLink to help them maximize the profitability and minimize the complexity of their online efforts. About Easton Technology Leadership  The aim of the Easton Technology Leadership Program is to equip students with the leadership preparedness, management knowledge and entrepreneurial disposition to succeed in diverse technical settings - from small start-ups to larger global technology operations. Developed within the existing Anderson FEMBA, EMBA, and MBA programs, the Easton program draws heavily upon the expertise of faculty in operations and technology management, human resources as well as upon seasoned industry professionals who bring their experiences into the classroom. For more information about Easton Technology Leadership please visithttp://www.anderson.ucla.edu/easton.xml Co-sponsored by: 110 Westwood Plaza Los Angeles, CA 90095-1481 (310) 794-7092  www.anderson.ucla.edu/easton

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