This 12-month master’s program leads students from the initial conceptual stage of a tech or creative product or service, all the way to a full-fledged business plan that can be pitched to potential investors.

Student member of IEEE

Consistent hands-on lab work. Good mix of lecture and practical.

"Shannon (Norah) stood out to me the moment I met her. She is warm, friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable in what she does. She has the perfect mix of technical and communication skills and will be an invaluable asset to any organization."

"Shannon's strengths lie not only in her project management abilities but also in her technical prowess as a developer. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to improvement, she adeptly balances her dual roles, delivering clear solutions to complex problems. She is an active mentor, showcasing her passion for the field and dedication to nurturing future talent. In both project management and programming, Shannon's contributions are reliable and of high value. She comes highly recommended for any role that can utilize her diverse skill set."

"Norah (Shannon) is a great technical project manager and an absolute joy to work with. Her development expertise is a huge asset and made communications between creative and technical teams more efficient. She maintains a deep level of organization in her projects and encourages project teams to do the same. She is a great communicator that excels at creating positive rapport with team members and clients while ensuring project success. She is an asset to any team or project."

I had the luck to work with Shannon at Mediacurrent, a phenomenal project manager that made my work as a designer super easy, easing the pain of documenting designs and userflows.

She excels at meeting deadlines, leading teams, and documenting processes. Shannon's ability to deliver results on time and within budget is exceptional.

Her leadership skills create a collaborative work environment, and her meticulous documentation ensures smooth operations. She is a valuable asset to any organization.

"Norah has the qualifications not just as a Sr. project manager, but has the technical skills of Drupal to support her expertise. Norah takes initiative, she has great communication, and presentation skills, and is one of the most effective project managers I've worked with over the last two years. She would be a great asset in any Company."

"Shannon (Norah) has been an amazing colleague for the time we've worked together. She is very detail and process oriented and constantly providing feedback and ideas to improve our PMO. As a former developer turned Project Manager, she has the right blend of technical and communication skills to help teams thrive. Her expertise and passion for Drupal truly shine in every interaction we have together, and it is thanks to her that I took the plunge at Drupal Midcamp Chicago this year to be a speaker and presenter!

I am confident that any technology or Drupal based agency will be in good hands working with Norah."

"I had the pleasure of working with Norah for the past two years at Mediacurrent. Throughout our time together, I was consistently impressed with her work ethic, positive attitude, and unwavering dedication to her job.

Norah is a highly organized and efficient worker who consistently goes above and beyond to ensure tasks are completed to the highest standards. Her creative and innovative thinking continually brings forth new ideas to enhance processes, and she excels at effectively conveying these ideas to others.

With a profound understanding of web development and a commitment to staying up-to-date on the latest industry trends, Norah is a true expert in her field. She thrives as a team player and mentor, readily assisting colleagues and generously sharing her knowledge even when she is busy with her own work.

An example of Norah's dedication and remarkable support unfolded during a critical project. When I encountered difficulties with a deliverable and contemplated requesting an extension, Norah voluntarily extended her work hours to assist me. Her expertise proved invaluable as she swiftly identified the problem and collaborated with me to devise a solution. Thanks to her unwavering commitment, we successfully delivered the project on time, exceeding the client's expectations.

Norah would undoubtedly be an invaluable asset to any company or team fortunate enough to have her on board. The aforementioned qualities and expertise make her a truly standout professional."

"Key team member in helping build a large custom Drupal 8 Web application featuring multiple custom themes, custom APIs for a native mobile application, and a considerable amount of custom code."

"Shannon Medlin is an incredible developer – reliable, caring and insightful. Her no-BS attitude, creative problem-solving approach and deep systems knowledge has saved my neck countless times, and helped me create truly world-class software. She's a stickler for adhering to norms and best practices – and I have learned SOOO much with her. I'd recommend her any day – she's hands down my all-time favorite developer and mentor."

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