Dorrit Lowsen

Current

• Department Head, .NET Web Solutions at Ethos Technologies

Education

• New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business
• University of California, Santa Cruz
• Haverford College

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Dorrit Lowsen’s Summary

After earning a BA and MS in Computer Science, I spent seven years in assorted roles in the IT division of Seagate Technology, with my last three years as a Program Manager in the web group. In addition to project and program management, I spent time at Seagate developing, implementing and improving software development, project management and portfolio management processes using techniques drawn from a variety of standards including IEEE, CMM and Six Sigma. I am a Six Sigma Brown Belt and have developed and delivered customized Six Sigma and other process training to IT technical and management staff. I left Seagate to pursue my MBA at the New York University Stern School of Business. I graduated in May 2008 with specializations in international business, corporate strategy and leadership. Today I am combining my business education with my prior experience as I work in Beijing leading one of the largest divisions in a newly reorganized, rapidly growing, multinational outsourcing firm.

Dorrit Lowsen’s Specialties:

International business, corporate strategy, organization design, content management, web globalization, IT/software process, Six Sigma

Dorrit Lowsen’s Experience

• Department Head, .NET Web Solutions

  Ethos Technologies

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

  June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)

  As a Department Head at Ethos, I am responsible for a division comprising approximately 20% of the company's employees. As a member of Ethos's senior management team, I work with the CEO, other founders and other department heads to set strategy for the company, standardize work procedures and oversee company operations. I oversee all aspects of my organizations, including budget, resourcing, performance, recruiting, and training.

Dorrit Lowsen’s Education

• New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business

  MBA , Management & Consulting , 2006 — 2008

  Specializations: international business, strategy, leadership & change management

  Activities and Societies:

  Management Consulting Association, Strategy and Operations Club, Stern Women in Business, Asian Business Society

• University of California, Santa Cruz

  MS , Computer Science , 1997 — 1999

  Received 2 year fellowship for women in science.

• Haverford College

  BA , Computer Science , September 1993 — May 1997

Additional Information

Dorrit Lowsen’s Interests:

Ballroom dancing, food & cooking, skiing, education, travel

Dorrit Lowsen’s Honors:

Seagate Key Contributor Award (2 years)
Team Seagate Award Nominee
UCSC 2 Year Graduate Fellowship

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