Are your tech skills enough to keep you competitive in today’s job market?
Columbia Business School Dean Costis Maglaras and Professor of Business Ciamac Moallemi are featured in a Wall Street Journal article exploring the tech skills that every employee needs to thrive in today’s evolving workplace.
Dean Maglaras emphasizes that technology isn’t just an enabler—it’s driving major changes in how businesses operate, and making it crucial for employees to bring core tech knowledge into their roles
Professor Moallemi goes on to highlight the growing need for basic coding skills, like Python and SQL, that can enhance collaboration between business professionals and tech teams.
Both of their contributions underscore the shifting expectations in today’s workplace—the need for employees to be proficient in advanced digital tools and adaptable to technological shifts. From data analysis to project management, understanding key software and digital tools can set you apart and boost your career.
Are you equipped with the right tech skills to stay ahead in your career? What key tech knowledge do you need to stand out in today’s job market? Read the full article to learn how to sharpen your digital expertise and boost your professional value.
Mentioned Faculty

Costis Maglaras
- Dean
- Dean's Office
- David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business
- Decision, Risk, and Operations Division

Costis Maglaras
- Dean
- Dean's Office
- David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business
- Decision, Risk, and Operations Division
Costis Maglaras is the 16th Dean of Columbia Business School, and the David and Lyn Silfen Professor of Business at Columbia University. Costis received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, London, in 1990, and his MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1991 and 1998, respectively. He joined Columbia Business School in 1998, when he joined the Decision, Risk and Operations Division.

Ciamac Moallemi
- William von Mueffling Professor of Business
- Decision, Risk, and Operations Division
Ciamac C. Moallemi is the William von Mueffling Professor of Business in the Decision, Risk, and Operations Division of the Graduate School of Business at Columbia University, where he has been since 2007. He also develops quantitative trading strategies at Bourbaki LLC, a quantitative investment advisor. A high school dropout, he received S.B. degrees in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1996).