Dr Bradshaw

Dr. Kiana Bradshaw serves as Academic Program Director of Emerging Technology at Columbia Southern University, where she has held the position for a year and a half, while also maintaining her role as Assistant Professor of Computer Science. With 18 years in the field, her career path began in technical support and programming roles, including work as a help desk engineer and programmer for AT&T, before transitioning to academia as an adjunct, course lead, and lead in data science and AI. She earned her doctorate in computer science with a concentration in emerging media from Florida Institute of Technology, her alma mater, where she also received the Outstanding Graduate in IT Award. Additional credentials include a Master of Science in IT, a Bachelor's of Science in IT and Business Administration, an MBA, an executive MBA, and a Master's of Science in Higher Education, College Leadership and Administration, as well as Google certifications in data analytics and UX design. Dr. Bradshaw is affiliated with organizations including ACM, OLC, Girls Who Code, and Dataverse, and she has received faculty awards from Purdue and Kaplan. She attributes her success to her determination and faith, and she is dedicated to motivating and inspiring others through innovation in AI, robotics, gamification, and related technologies.