Greg Facchine
About Greg Facchine
Greg Facchine serves as the Strategy & Innovation Analytics Manager at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2023. He has a diverse background in engineering and analytics, with previous roles at BASF, the University of Pittsburgh, and LORD Corporation.
Work at Milliken & Company
Greg Facchine currently serves as the Strategy & Innovation Analytics Manager at Milliken & Company, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he has developed an analytics pipeline for over 500 innovation projects, contributing significantly to the company's 2030 strategy. He has also implemented a machine learning regression model to assist in price setting for product SKUs, addressing challenges related to raw material inflation. Previously, he worked as a Technical Sales representative and later as a Technical Product Manager and Research & Development Lab Manager at Milliken, where he co-designed the innovation stage-gate process for the Chemical Division.
Education and Expertise
Greg Facchine obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence at the Georgia Institute of Technology, expected to complete in 2024. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and advanced analytical techniques, which he applies in his current role in strategy and innovation analytics.
Professional Experience Prior to Milliken & Company
Before joining Milliken & Company, Greg Facchine gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as a Process Engineer at BASF from 2017 to 2019 and participated in a Professional Development Program as a Chemical Engineer at BASF from 2015 to 2017. Earlier, he was involved in pharmacology research at the University of Pittsburgh and held multiple internships at LORD Corporation, focusing on product development and technical services. His early career also included roles as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant and a Resident Assistant at Gannon University.
Technical Skills and Innovations
Greg Facchine has developed several technical skills throughout his career. He created financial models to predict revenue and profit trends across various industry verticals, which have influenced corporate strategy. Additionally, he developed a web scraping algorithm for competitive intelligence on critical product lines. His expertise in analytics and machine learning has enabled him to contribute effectively to innovation processes and strategic decision-making at Milliken & Company.