advanced analytics
strategy
optimization
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I work at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and applied economics. My background spans econometrics, data science, and game theory, and I have spent the last decade leading commercial strategy and analytics for large energy and retail enterprises. My focus is on applying quantitative and economic tools to real decisions: pricing, margin optimization, risk management, and capital allocation.
My work often involves designing experiments, building models, and partnering directly with business leaders to clarify trade-offs and navigate uncertainty. I am deeply embedded in the business and concentrate on translating complex data into clear, defensible decisions that drive performance and long-term value.
I also teach at the University of Tennessee, where I cover corporate strategy in the MBA program and undergraduate econometrics. My teaching bridges theory and practice, connecting the classroom to the real strategic and analytical challenges companies face every day.
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I earned my bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University, where I studied Economics and Computer Information Technology, followed by a master’s degree in Applied Econometrics. I later completed additional graduate work at the University of Tennessee, earning a second master’s degree and reaching ABD status in the PhD program in Economics. I hold a Doctorate in Business Administration from Drexel University.
My dissertation, Profit Maximization with Price Discounts and In-Kind Rewards, examined how firms use incentives to influence purchasing behavior.
My academic and research interests include applied econometrics, price optimization, optimization methods, consumer behavior, and decision theory.
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