Practitioner, researcher, advisor.

Control tower platforms (broadband, energy, semiconductor, infrastructure)

• —Lead development of control tower platforms for broadband, energy, semiconductor, and infrastructure programs — connecting supplier, product, market, and program data into one continuously updated view.
• —Define the control tower's core capabilities: end-to-end visibility, early warning on constraints and risks, issue tracking with owners and mitigation, and executive dashboards that support coordinated action.

Supply chain portal and intelligence platform (broadband infrastructure program)

• —Partner with public and private stakeholders to design and implement a digital supply chain portal that integrates supplier and product intelligence, product availability, market signals, risk assessment, and procurement mitigation strategies for broadband infrastructure.
• —Develop supply chain strategy and platform architecture, including a modular, reusable intelligence platform with defined use cases, data model, governance, operating model, and roadmap connecting vendor, product, compliance, market, and program information into one decision-ready view.
• —Lead development of a supply chain risk assessment methodology using a dual-axis impact and likelihood framework that produces standardized Low / Medium / High ratings across key product families and suppliers, translating market data into actionable mitigation and sourcing considerations.
• —Design issue reporting and management workflows covering issue capture, classification, supporting evidence, ownership, mitigation, escalation, and resolution, linked to affected vendors, products, and projects.
• —Coordinate cross-functional portal development, User Acceptance Testing, and QA/QC while aligning solution design with federal Build America, Buy America (BABA) and BEAD requirements.
• —Develop AI-enabled and agentic approaches to automate risk evaluation and strengthen ongoing monitoring of suppliers, products, constraints, and emerging supply chain issues.
• —Build executive dashboards on supply chain risks, issues, market trends, and adoption; develop onboarding, training, and subgrantee-facing materials to support governance and stakeholder adoption.

Logistics network visibility and market pursuits

• —Support a two-workstream engagement for a global manufacturer on logistics network visibility and transportation provider / TMS decisions, contributing to the workplan, client discovery questions, and a staged delivery plan.
• —Develop research briefs, partner talking points, and a supply chain ecosystem narrative with a control-tower-style executive view for a state economic development semiconductor supply chain pursuit.
• —Develop client-ready thought leadership, slip sheets, and offering decks on supply chain intelligence, connected visibility, and risk awareness; identify and shape additional supply chain advisory pursuits.
• —Manage engagement financials and administration, including estimates, engagement codes, and hours, in coordination with team members and leadership.

• —Designed and implemented the enterprise Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and modeled the supporting ERP S&OP workflow; integrated SAP ERP and SAP APO, playing a key role in system design, alignment with business process transformation, and successful implementation.
• —Managed the S&OP process with 3-, 15-, and 36-month look-ahead horizons, optimizing sales, production, and logistics; conducted risk scenario analysis and resolved capacity management challenges.
• —Incorporated new product planning into the S&OP process and developed inventory strategies to support inventory optimization.
• —Engaged with Corporate Finance in budgeting and planning, providing financial risk previews and impact estimates on working capital, profits, and cash flows.
• —Developed reports and data visualizations on sales, demand, distribution, and supply trends; delivered executive-level presentations with demand analysis and scenarios, driving data-informed decisions across the organization.
• —Applied advanced statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to analyze large datasets and develop predictive models supporting business decision-making.
• —Provided training and support to business users on data analytics tools, techniques, and best practices to promote a culture of data-driven decision-making.

• —Led day-to-day operations and end-to-end supply chain management; set strategic goals and developed actionable plans for sustainable growth.
• —Managed financial operations, including budgeting, cash flow, and financial planning, ensuring financial stability.
• —Negotiated and managed contracts with leading global chemical producers and established a supply network spanning Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• —Identified and pursued new suppliers, partnerships, and markets to support growth, continuity of supply, and expansion.

• —Established the procurement function and daily supply chain operations, transitioning the business from customer-supplied raw materials to an independent sourcing and supply model.
• —Led supplier identification, qualification, materials testing, technical and economic evaluation, contract negotiation, purchase order placement, logistics, and regulatory compliance.
• —Managed approximately $2.7 million in annual materials turnover and developed a reliable global supplier network across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
• —Optimized logistics and replenishment processes, reducing inventory to approximately three days of supply while supporting reliable order fulfillment.
• —Directed economic and financial analysis, business plan development, and budgeting, with annual cash-turnover forecasts exceeding $2.1 million.

• —Led curriculum design and instruction for undergraduate and graduate courses in predictive modeling, data mining, machine learning, operations analytics, and strategic decision-making.
• —Conducted operations management and behavioral economics research using econometric modeling, optimization, regression, and statistical testing; presented findings at national conferences (INFORMS, POMS).
• —Collaborated with public-sector and industry partners on applied analytics projects supporting operational improvements and strategic planning; mentored students on data science and financial analysis projects.

• —Designed and delivered undergraduate and MBA courses in Operations Management, Business Statistics, forecasting, regression, and advanced analytics; earned student teaching ratings of up to 4.8/5.0.

• —Supported faculty-led quantitative research on international trade barriers for small agribusiness enterprises, rural community development, and public health, including data collection, survey design, analysis, and reporting.