New Page 1

... uniquely experienced software & technology experts serving the leasing industry...

"I prefer to establish a strong foundation of fundamentals first as I teach, so be patient. It will all come together. And you will go forward with a broader view and the ability to grow in your job."

Faculty:

Michael Pochan

Specifics

Information

Mr. Pochan has developed leasing and technology-oriented curricula at professional levels for the financial sector since 1983. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.

His teaching career has included:

Adjunct Assistant Professor @ Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper Graduate School of Business teaching "Entrepreneurship" and "Software Tools for Management Decision-Making"
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Information Systems @ San Francisco State University teaching for the Certified Vehicle Leasing Executive program
Program Manager of Executive Education programs at Carnegie Mellon for "Strategies for eCommerce"

His professional career has included:

founding LeaseTek, a software company
recognition as an expert in lease and asset finance accounting and taxation internationally
design and development of asset finance systems
leading LeaseTek to 451 installations in 22 countries over 15 years
selling LeaseTek to a British plc
serving on the Board of Directors of the NVLA and WAEL
speaking at conferences for the CBA, NVLA, ELA, CF&LA, F&LA and the World Leasing Conference.

He co-authors the Technology section in LeasingLife magazine.

518 Main Street, Suite 201 ● Pittsburgh, PA 15642 USA ● +1 724-765-0002