Christian Mealey, PhD, MBA
About Christian Mealey, PhD, MBA
Christian Mealey, PhD, MBA, is a Senior Strategy Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in strategy and research, having held various roles at institutions such as Duke University and Rice Business.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Christian Mealey serves as a Senior Strategy Manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic initiatives that align with the laboratory's research goals. His responsibilities include analyzing data, collaborating with various teams, and implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency and innovation.
Previous Experience at SecurityNational Mortgage Company
Prior to his current role, Christian Mealey worked as a Sales Manager at SecurityNational Mortgage Company from 2009 to 2010. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing sales operations and developing strategies to improve customer engagement and sales performance.
Education and Academic Background
Christian Mealey earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics from Brigham Young University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. He later pursued further education at Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, where he obtained his PhD in Strategic Management with an emphasis on innovation strategy from 2012 to 2018. He also achieved an MBA in Strategy from Brigham Young University between 2010 and 2012.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Christian Mealey has contributed to various research projects. He designed a semi-structured field-study interview protocol and developed a live-interview survey tailored for corporate executives and project managers. He has also led the development of a patent-text search-and-extraction program in collaboration with a data-science and software-development team.
Skills and Expertise
Christian Mealey possesses extensive expertise in quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools, including Stata, SPSS, MAXQDA, and MS Excel. He is also conversant in Python. His proficiency in writing, presenting, and collaborating is demonstrated through his use of MS PowerPoint and Word. He has developed analytical frameworks to guide research projects and effectively communicate results to stakeholders.