Sonya Zhang

Dr. Sonya Zhang is a Professor of Computer Information Systems at at the College of Business, Cal Poly Pomona. She holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University, a Master of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration from Illinois State University.

Her research focuses on the following key areas:

1. Data Science & AI – Specializing in data visualization, machine learning, and NLP using Python and no-code tools, along with web and mobile analytics (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager).

2. Digital Product Management – Exploring product ideation, development, and strategy.

3. Web & Software Development – Building user-friendly, scalable web and software solutions with cloud integration and agile practices.

4. Internet Entrepreneurship – Studying how online businesses start, grow, and succeed.

5. Technology-Enhanced Learning – Researching digital education and innovative teaching methods.

Dr. Zhang co-authored The Smarter Startup: A Better Approach to Online Business for Entrepreneurs. Her research appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Computer Information Systems, ACM Interactions, Journal of Management Analytics, International Journal of Business Analytics. She has also presented at HICSS, AMCIS, ACM, and IEEE conferences.

Before academia, she worked full-time as a software engineer in health informatics and higher education, contributing to ERP, business intelligence, CMS, eLearning, and eHealth projects. Her combined industry and academic experience helps bridge the gap between technology and business.