Kevin Shinseki

MBA, University of California, Davis
B.S. Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Davis

Areas of Expertise
Management & Organizations, Technology Management

Lecturer Kevin Shinseki brings more than 20 years of experience in the technology sector, with deep expertise in product management, product strategy, new venture development and business operations. His career spans senior leadership roles at high-growth startups and global enterprise software companies, where he has led product innovation, organizational transformation and market expansion.

Shinseki has extensive experience building and scaling product organizations, modernizing complex portfolios and guiding businesses through major industry shifts, including cloud adoption and AI-driven innovation. He has led initiatives spanning new market entry, operational transformation and M&A-related initiatives, and continues to advise emerging technology companies on product strategy, market positioning and growth.

His teaching is grounded in the belief that the most valuable thing a seasoned technology executive can offer students is honest insight into how real companies operate. His classes emphasize the practical application of product management and business strategy, with a particular focus on how AI is transforming the field and what it means for the next generation of leaders.

Shinseki earned his MBA from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and his B.S. in electrical engineering and materials science and engineering from the University of California, Davis.