David Altounian, PH.D

Associate Dean of Academic Programs, MBA Director, St. Edward's University

Dr. Altounian has extensive experience with over 30 years of experience in the technology industry. He was the Founder and CEO of Motion Computing, a provider of rugged tablet solutions for business customers. Prior to founding Motion he was with Dell Computer Corporation, where he served in executive positions for the Latitude notebook product line and the Precision workstation product businesses. He spent two years in the United Kingdom as the General Manager of Dell's Workstation Line of Business for Europe, Middle East, and Africa. His career includes management positions at Compaq Computer, Motorola, and Ashton-Tate.

  • Accomplished career in the technology industry focused on marketing and executive strategy.

  • He is a named inventor on 10 patents and a published author.

  • Strong entrepreneurial experience both in corporate entrepreneurship and emerging technology companies.

  • Extensive experience in senior management roles including CEO, COO, and marketing management positions.

  • Board member, Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, and Ideabud LLC (Ticketbud)

  • Former Board Member, Austin Technology Council, LetsGel Inc., and GRC - Green River Cooling (for-profit)

  • Experienced teacher at the graduate and undergraduate level in new venture creation and marketing.

academic appointments

  • Associate Dean of Academic Programs and MBA Program Director, St. Edward's University, Bill Munday School of Business, Austin, Texas

  • Interim Dean, St. Edward's University, Bill Munday School of Business, 2018-2019 Academic Year

  • Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship, St. Edward’s University, Bill Munday School of Business, Austin, Texas. 2013 to Present

  • MBA Program Director, Interim, St. Edward's University, Bill Munday School of Business, Austin Texas.  May 2015 to June 2016

  • Adjunct Professor, St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, 2008 to 2013

  • Taught New Venture Creation and Digital Marketing courses to undergraduate students in the Digital Media Management Program (DMM).

  • Taught Digital Marketing and Branding courses to graduate students in the Digital MBA Program (DMBA).

education

  • PhD in Business for Executives at Oklahoma St. University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, 2014

  • MBA at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, Illinois, 2007

  • BS in Business Administration at California Coast University, Santa Ana, California, 1993