Matthew Harris MBA 20

During the interview process I came to understand UC Davis would be significantly more flexible in allowing me to focus units on my unique career background, educational gaps and goals than other MBA programs. I could also have a public health concentration from the UC Davis Medical School and a concentration in technology management.

Professional Experience

• Director, transformation and business process services, Centene Corp.
• Director, business transformation, Delegata
• Chief process architect and principal master black belt, Blue Shield of California
• Regional Director, American Society for Quality

Student Leadership and Experience

• President, Graduate School of Management Student Association
• 2020 Commencement Speaker

Education

• UC Davis, Graduate School of Management, STEM-designated MBA, public health sciences and technology management
• California State University-Sacramento, bachelor’s degree, economics and communication studies

Fun Fact

I have delivered focus for transformation for world leaders for 5 different industries:

• Winemaking (Robert Mondavi Wines prep for IPO),
• Entertainment (Disney art style guide process),
• Consumer Products (Mattel Inc. global supply chain),
• Government (Multiple California Agencies & Departments), and
• Managed Care (Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Centene).

In all cases, my role spanned program management, enterprise architecture, lean six sigma, and technology enabled innovation. Five industries, but always the same unique role.

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