John M. Harris, Ph.D.
About John M. Harris, Ph.D.
John M. Harris, Ph.D., is the Associate Director of Predictive Modeling & Advanced Analytics at Protiviti and serves on the Board of Trustees at Gustavus Adolphus College. He has extensive experience in data analytics, operations research, and leadership roles across various industries.
Current Role at Protiviti
John M. Harris, Ph.D., currently holds the position of Associate Director of Predictive Modeling & Advanced Analytics at Protiviti in the Greater Atlanta Area. He has been with the company since 2020. His role involves leading projects that leverage predictive modeling to drive business insights and enhance decision-making processes.
Board Membership at Gustavus Adolphus College
Since 2021, John M. Harris, Ph.D., has served as a Member of the Board of Trustees at Gustavus Adolphus College. His responsibility in this role includes contributing to the governance and strategic direction of the institution, drawing on his extensive background in analytics and data-driven decision-making.
Academic Involvement at Clemson University
John M. Harris, Ph.D., has been actively involved at Clemson University, serving as an Advisory Board Member since 2013. Additionally, he held the position of Adjunct Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering from 2000 to 2020. His tenure at Clemson reflects his dedication to academia and the development of future engineers.
Previous Roles at First Data Corporation
John M. Harris, Ph.D., worked at First Data Corporation in the Greater Atlanta Area, where he served as Director of HR Analytics from 2013 to 2014 and later as Director of Analytics from 2014 to 2015. In these roles, he focused on leveraging analytics to enhance human resources processes and business performance.
Educational Background
John M. Harris, Ph.D., boasts a robust educational background with a B.A. in Mathematics from Gustavus Adolphus College, an M.S. in Mathematics with an option in Operations Research from Miami University, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Clemson University. His advanced education underpins his expertise in analytics and operational research.
Leadership and Innovation in Analytics
With over 13 years of experience managing Research and Development projects in collaboration with universities, John M. Harris, Ph.D., has significantly contributed to the field of analytics. He has developed optimization models in the IT sector and holds patent applications related to engine and component failure models in the airline industry, showcasing his innovative approach to problem-solving.