Azadeh Z.

Azadeh Z. is an experienced IT Project Manager currently serving at the New Mexico Department of Information Technology since April 2022, having previously held the role of IT Project Manager I. Prior to this position, Azadeh Z. was an instructor, PhD candidate, and research and teaching assistant at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley from September 2015 to August 2021, focusing research on entrepreneurship, cognition, new venture failures, and sustainability strategies for new ventures. Earlier experience includes a PhD student and research assistant role at UTPA and various positions at Hilti, including project assistant and outbound sales supervisor, where responsibilities involved managing project communication and planning. Additional roles include marketing manager at factoryofthefuture and customer service specialist at ODIN CCTV, showcasing a strong background in project coordination, customer support, and technical advice. Azadeh Z. holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Management from UTRGV, an MBA from the University of Greenwich, and a BC in Computer Engineering-Software from Mazandaran University of Science and Technology.