Professor Dr. Daniel Altobello
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Biography
Daniel Altobello is an adjunct professor in Data Sciences and Operations at the USC Marshall School of Business. He serves as the Vice President of Product at InStride, where he oversees the company's product strategy, product development, project management, and analytics. Daniel has extensive experience in product and operational leadership roles at well-known companies including Disney Parks, Paramount Pictures, and Technicolor, where he contributed to incubating, launching, and scaling innovative customer experiences. He is a co-founder of the B2B2C startup companies Tiatros and K12Complete, whose products remain in use today. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree in Management Technology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a certificate in Disruptive Strategy from Harvard Business School. In 2019, he was a guest lecturer at the USC Marshall School of Business, discussing topics such as Artificial Intelligence and Physical-Digital Convergence.
Research Interests
Courses
Requirements for University of Southern California
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
GRE General
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application
- Official transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Resume/CV
- Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.