Dr. Mathew (Matt) Hudson began his role as an Adjunct Professor in 2023. He is an accomplished academic and business manager with extensive experience in proposal development, project execution, closeout processes, and financial planning and analysis. His diverse background spans aerospace, technology, manufacturing, education, services, and retail industries.
Matt’s specialties include Contract Management, Finance, Cost and Schedule Management, Accounting, Auditing, Marketing, Operations, Client Relations, Global Supply Chain, Proposal Development, and Real Estate.
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, and some Vietnamese
Education
- Ph.d. Philosophy in Global Leadership and Change, Pepperdine University
- M.S. Leadership, Project Management, Northeastern University
- M.B.A., Finance & Business Economics, University of Southern California
- Graduate Certificate, Financial Analysis & Valuation, University of Southern California
- B.A., Political Science, Emphasis in Philosophy and Spanish, Occidental College
Courses Taught
- Principles of Management - MGT 2012
Experience in Field
- USC Health System Keck Medicine, Contracts Manager, Supply Chain, 2022 – current
- Point Loma Nazarene University, Adjunct Professor of Business and Leadership, 2023 – Current
- National University, Adjunct Professor of Accounting, Contracts and Project Management, 2022 – Current
- Alliant International University, Adjunct Professor of Finance and Leadership, 2022 – Current
Northrop Grumman, Manager Contracts, 2015 – 2021 - Senior Principal Program Cost Schedule & Control Analyst 2012 – 2015
- California International Business University, Adjunct Professor of Business Administration, 2011 – 2013
- Taylor Guitars, Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant, 2009 – 2011
Epson America, Cost Accountant II, 2006 – 2008 - Dialog Direct, Senior Program Manager, 2000 – 2003
Professional and Community Involvement
- Board Member: San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy (2024-Current)
- Advisory Committee: Harvard Business Review (2023-Current)
- Volunteer Roles: Casa De Amistad, Sports San Diego, Christ Presbyterian Church as a youth basketball and football coach, ordained minister officiating at weddings, Port of San Diego Community Academy, marched in the San Diego St. Patrick's Day Parade with the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick
Awards and Honors
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificaiton
- Real Estate Sales License from the State of California Department of Real Estate (DRE)
- California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) - passed - administered by the California Commision on Teacher Credentialing
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
- Presented at The Global Leadership Conference
- Presented at the Future of Education Conference
