Robert McGinley
Adjunct Professor
“I've focused my career on finding and tackling the most complex problems using simple solutions. Problems are complex, but solutions should not be.”
Degrees Held:
- M.S. in Information Technology Leadership, Computer Science – La Salle University, 2015
- B.S. in Computer Science – La Salle University, 2008
Career Highlights:
Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at NIKE upon their acquisition of Zodiac Inc., 2018
Which online degree program(s) do you teach?
Master of Science in Computer Information Science – Data Science
What do you want students to take away from your classes? What do you want them to learn?
I’d like them to learn about hard problems in the data landscape and how to solve them efficiently.
What qualities make someone particularly successful in the profession in which you teach?
Don't give up—research and read a lot.
Why did you start teaching?
I wanted to help people understand data and data systems at scale.
What advice would you give to those considering your online program?
Be ready to work really hard.
What is the one book you think everyone should read?
“The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement” by Eliyahu M. Goldratt
Tell us something interesting about yourself that your students may not know.
I've focused my career on finding and tackling the most complex problems using simple solutions. Problems are complex, but solutions should not be.