Andy Cai
About Andy Cai
Andy Cai is a Supply Chain Analyst II at GAINSystems, Inc., with a background in industrial engineering and economics from Northwestern University. He has previous experience as an engineering intern at Woodward, Inc. and has held various roles in supply chain analysis and facilitation.
Current Role at GAINSystems
Andy Cai works as a Supply Chain Analyst II at GAINSystems, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on supply chain software implementations and collaborates with developers to design product improvements for various clients. His contributions are aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations.
Previous Experience at Woodward, Inc.
Andy Cai interned at Woodward, Inc. in 2018 and 2019. During his first internship in 2018, he worked for two months in Niles, Illinois. In 2019, he returned for a five-month internship, where he engaged in continuous improvement methods to optimize complex assembly cells and refine production processes.
Experience at Northwestern University
At Northwestern University, Andy served as a Peer-Guided Study Group Senior Facilitator from 2019 to 2020. This role involved guiding study groups and supporting fellow students in their academic endeavors. He also studied Industrial Engineering and Economics, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2016 to 2020.
Educational Background
Andy Cai completed his high school education at Palatine High School from 2012 to 2016. He then pursued higher education at Northwestern University, where he gained skills in data analysis, critical thinking, optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, and database querying.
Additional Work Experience
In addition to his internships, Andy has held various positions. He worked as Summer Help at Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. for three months in 2017 and served as a Crew Member at Century Theatres for eight months from 2015 to 2016. These roles contributed to his diverse work experience.