Steve Odell
About Steve Odell
Steve Odell is a Manager of Business Analytics at Gordian, with a diverse background in consulting and military service. He has held various roles in business analytics and risk consulting, and has an extensive educational background in engineering and business.
Current Role at Gordian
Steve Odell serves as the Manager of Business Analytics at Gordian, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing analytics projects that support business decision-making. His experience in analytics and consulting enables him to contribute effectively to the organization’s objectives.
Professional Experience
Steve Odell has a diverse professional background. He worked at Forrester as a Total Economic Impact Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2021, where he focused on economic impact assessments. Prior to that, he served as a Total Economic Impact Consultant at Forrester for one year. His earlier experience includes a nine-year tenure at Westinghouse Electric Company as a Senior PRA Consultant and Project Manager, where he provided risk consulting for nuclear power plants.
Educational Background
Steve Odell has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Connecticut, majoring in Chemical Engineering with minors in Chemistry and Biomedical Engineering. He also holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Additionally, he completed an MBA at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and obtained a certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from Stanford University.
Military Service
Steve Odell has served in the US Army since 2004, holding the rank of Staff Sergeant. His military experience spans two decades, during which he has developed leadership and operational skills that complement his professional roles in business analytics and consulting.
Interests and Personal Development
Steve Odell enjoys participating in sports and competitive activities. He views these pursuits as opportunities for feedback and self-improvement. His passion for making sense of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) situations informs his decision-making processes in both personal and professional contexts.