Chien Yi Tsai
About Chien Yi Tsai
Chien Yi Tsai is an Operations Research Scientist at Coupa Software with extensive experience in inventory optimization and demand forecasting.
Title: Operations Research Scientist
Chien Yi Tsai currently holds the position of Operations Research Scientist at Coupa Software, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. He has been with the company since 2021, bringing his expertise to develop robust operational solutions.
Previous Experience at LLamasoft, Inc.
Chien Yi Tsai has accrued valuable experience at LLamasoft, Inc., where he held various roles related to inventory optimization. From 2020 to 2021, he worked as an Applied Research Scientist I, focusing on inventory optimization for a span of three months. Prior to this, he served as an Applied Research Engineer II from 2019 to 2020 and as an Applied Research Engineer I from 2017 to 2019. Tsai also gained experience as an Applied Research Intern focusing on demand forecasting in 2017.
Educational Background
Chien Yi Tsai earned his Master of Science degree in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School, studying from 2016 to 2018. He also studied abroad at Uppsala University between 2013 and 2014, where he focused on Marketing and Environmental Development. Furthermore, Tsai achieved his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from National Taiwan University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015.
Additional Professional Roles
Before his current role and positions at LLamasoft, Chien Yi Tsai has worked in diverse fields. He was a violinist and marching band musician for the Ministry of National Defence Symphony Orchestra in Taiwan from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Teaching Assistant at National Taiwan University from 2014 to 2015. In addition, Tsai held roles at TAICERA ENTERPRISE COMPANY in Vietnam, including Post-Sales Assistant Representative from 2013 to 2014 and Operations Intern in 2013.
Technical Proficiencies and Specializations
Chien Yi Tsai has a robust technical skill set that includes programming languages and mathematical solvers. He is proficient in C#, R, SQL, and Linux Shell scripting. Tsai also has experience with mathematical programming solvers such as XPRESS and CPLEX. He specializes in multi-echelon inventory optimization and simulation, along with demand analysis and replenishment planning. Notably, he developed and maintained the Transportation Optimization engine for LLamasoft's flagship product, Supply Chain Guru.