MSEd, University of Pennsylvania, Mathematics and Education.
PhD., University of Arizona, MIS Department, Operations Research and Supply Chain Management.
Research: Published papers in supply chain management and applications of game theory in manufacturing and logistics.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Innovative approaches to online course development for operations, logistics, big data analytics, and information systems at several universities.
Pioneered teaching big data analytics using R.
Extensive experience in information systems and business analytics, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing in e-commerce, manufacturing and process businesses— software services, telecommunications, mining, computer disk drives, and operating systems.
Worked with financial and operations divisions as consultant in turnaround situations in Silicon Valley high tech companies.
Led a major strategic information planning project with Pennzoil and Andersen (now Accenture) Consulting; created other information plans at smaller concerns.
Completed many projects on time and budget, particularly in manufacturing and ERP systems installation.
Thorough knowledge of Supply Chains, logistics, and ERP processes from practical experience.
Extensive background in business processes and systems; author of a variety of business plans and development strategies as a product development director.
Ran networks, desktop services, eCommerce, and ERP development teams.
Worked with Siebel, Peoplesoft, Oracle Manufacturing and Financials, Data Warehouses, and many relational databases.