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Technology Leader Builds AI Expertise in Purdue’s Doctor of Technology Program

Written by Rachel (RM) Barton | February 19, 2025 |

Through Purdue’s online Doctor of Technology program, technology leader Melissa Zabel was able to grow her expertise, advance her leadership skills and help her team succeed in the fast-paced artificial intelligence landscape.  “Being in this program at Purdue University is really helping me prepare to lead my team,” Zabel said. “And [my leadership] is helping my team lead the industry on how AI is going to be used and how it's going to impact businesses all around the world.” 

Read her story here.

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Rachel (RM) Barton

Rachel (RM) Barton is a technical content writer for Purdue Online. She graduated with her BA in Literature from Roanoke College in 2016, and earned her MA in Communication Studies from Purdue University in 2020. She writes marketing content, essays, poetry, and sometimes jokes.