About

Education

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Mangalore University, India, 1988.
• M.S. Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1990.
• Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Texas Tech University, 1994.

Academic History:

• 2016-present: Founding Director, Data Science & Business Analytics MS Program, Wayne State University
• 2015-present: Lead, Business Analytics Spoke, NSF's Midwest Big Data Hub
• 2012-present: Professor, Wayne State University
• 2012-present: Founding Director, Big Data & Business Analytics Group, Wayne State University
• 2003-2019: Graduate Director, Wayne State University
• 2008-present: Founding Director, Global Executive PhD Program, Wayne State University
• 2009-2012: System Redesign Research Professor, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit
• 2000-2012: Associate Professor, Wayne State University
• 1994-2000: Assistant Professor, North Dakota State University

Advisor to Private Enterprises:

• Strategic Advisor & Mentor, Kyyba Xcelerator, June 2017 - Present
• Chief Analytics Advisor, DataFactZ, April 2015 – Present
• Data Science Strategy & Solutions Advisor, Loven Systems, April 2015 – Present

Courses Taught:

• IE7860: Intelligent Analytics (Includes Deep Learning)
• IE8325: Advanced Supply Chain Management
• IE8943: Launch Through Sustainability: Products & Services - Part I
• IE8944: Launch Through Sustainability: Products & Services - Part II

Professional Affiliations:

• Member, Institute for Operations Research & Management Science
• Member, North American Manufacturing Research Institute
• Member, Alpha Pi Mu

Other Professional Experience:

• Consultant, Magna, 2016-Present.
• Consultant, Loven Systems, 2015-Present.
• Consultant, Dominos, 2014-2015.
• Consultant, MRF Tyres, 2014-2015.
• Consultant, Instant Innovation Session for Steelcase, Faurecia, and Whirlpool, 2014.
• Consultant, CapGemini, 2014.
• Consultant, General Dynamics Land Systems, 2011-2013.
• Consultant, MTS Technologies LLC, 2011.
• Faculty Consultant, Chrysler Corporation, Summer(s) 2007-2008.
• Faculty Consultant, DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Summer(s) 2001-2006.
• Consultant, Sirius Satellite Radio, 2005.
• Consultant, Energy Conversion Devices, Rochester Hills, MI, 2003.
• Consultant, Tecton Products, Fargo, ND, 1998-2000.

Curriculum Vitae