Mariana Cal
About Mariana Cal
Mariana Cal serves as the Assistant Director of Research at Harvard Business School, a position she has held since 2019. With extensive experience in academia and technology, she has held various roles in institutions such as ITBA and Nokia Siemens Networks.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Mariana Cal serves as the Assistant Director of Research at Harvard Business School since 2019. In this position, she contributes to various research initiatives and academic projects, leveraging her extensive background in project management and innovation. Her role involves collaborating with faculty and students to enhance research outcomes and support the academic community.
Previous Experience at Nokia Siemens Networks
Prior to her current role, Mariana worked at Nokia Siemens Networks as a Bid Manager from 1998 to 2007. During her nine years in Boca Raton, Florida, she was responsible for managing bids and proposals, which involved coordinating with various teams to secure contracts and deliver solutions to clients.
Academic Contributions at ITBA
Mariana held multiple positions at the Instituto Tecnológico de Buenos Aires (ITBA). She served as an Academic Coordinator for the Graduate School from 2014 to 2016, overseeing academic programs and student engagement. Additionally, she was an Executive Education Instructor in Project Management and Innovation from 2010 to 2017 and a Thesis Tutor for the Master's program in Strategic and Technological Management from 2011 to 2018.
Education and Certifications
Mariana has a solid educational background, having studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Buenos Aires from 1990 to 1996. She also completed a Diploma in Project Management at ITBA in 2010. Mariana furthered her education with certifications from Harvard Business School Online, including a Certificate in Management Essentials in 2019 and a Certificate in Power and Influence for Positive Impact in 2022. Additionally, she obtained an Advanced TRIZ Certification in Innovation and Problem Solving from Oxford Creativity in 2015.
Teaching Experience at Universidad de Buenos Aires
Mariana served as a Guest Professor in Innovation Management at the Universidad de Buenos Aires from 2010 to 2018. In this role, she taught MBA students at the Economics School, sharing her expertise in innovation and management practices. Her teaching experience contributed to the development of future leaders in the field.