William Van Buskirk
About William Van Buskirk
William Van Buskirk is a Product Manager at Tulip Interfaces, specializing in Strategic Marketplace. He has a diverse background in engineering and management, with experience at PwC and GE Aviation, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Northwestern University.
Work at Tulip
William Van Buskirk currently serves as a Product Manager for Strategic Marketplace at Tulip Interfaces, a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing product strategy and development within the company's marketplace segment. Tulip Interfaces focuses on providing solutions that enhance operational efficiency in manufacturing environments.
Previous Experience at PwC
William has extensive experience at PwC, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as a Senior Manager from 2022 to 2023, a Manager from 2021 to 2022, and a Senior Associate from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he began his journey at PwC as an Advisory Associate Intern in 2016 and progressed to an Advisory Associate from 2017 to 2019. His roles involved providing advisory services and managing client engagements.
Education and Expertise
William is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Strategy at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, which he began in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, completed in 2016, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics from Northeastern University, achieved in 2021. His educational background also includes a study abroad program in Mechanical Engineering at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2015.
Background in Engineering and Analytics
William has a solid foundation in engineering, having worked in various co-op positions at GE Aviation. His roles included Additive Lean Labs Co-Op, Manufacturing Engineering Co-Op, and Advanced Technologies Co-Op between 2013 and 2015. He utilizes data consolidation tools such as Python, Alteryx, and SnapLogic to develop insights, which he visualizes using PowerBI and Tableau. His expertise extends to emerging technologies, particularly in additive manufacturing.
Global Experience and Interests
William has spent a cumulative year in China, where he engaged in learning Mandarin, exploring Tibet, and consulting for a local shower door company. He also participated in a Language Immersion Program at Peking University in 2017. In addition to his professional pursuits, he enjoys reading, particularly the works of authors such as C.S. Lewis and Nicholas Nassim Taleb, and has a keen interest in crafting narratives about advancements in factory improvements and strategic sourcing.