Derek Nelson
About Derek Nelson
Derek Nelson is a seasoned supply chain and analytics expert, currently serving as the Chief Scientist at Mastery and an adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
Derek Nelson's Title and Current Role
Derek Nelson is the Chief Scientist at Mastery. He brings extensive experience to this role, having held leadership positions in various supply chain technology and consulting organizations. Nelson’s expertise spans over a decade in multiple executive roles before joining Mastery, where he now leads scientific and technological advancements.
Derek Nelson's Leadership Experience
Before becoming the Chief Scientist at Mastery, Derek Nelson held several high-profile leadership roles. He was the Vice President of Project Management at LogicTools, which was acquired by ILOG in 2007 and later by IBM in 2009. He served as a partner at OPS Rules, a consulting firm focused on analytics in operations, until its acquisition by Accenture in 2016. He also became a Partner at Opex Analytics, which applied AI to supply chain and operations problems, and was acquired by LLamasoft in 2019.
Derek Nelson's Academic Roles
Derek Nelson is an adjunct professor at the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. He teaches courses in the Master of Engineering Management program and the Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences program. His courses cover a range of topics, including optimization, simulation, queuing, analytics, and statistics.
Derek Nelson's Educational Background
Derek Nelson holds a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University and a M.S. in Operations Research from Cornell University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in both academic and professional settings.
Publications and Speaking Engagements by Derek Nelson
Derek Nelson co-authored the book 'Managerial Analytics' in 2013. He has published articles on supply chain topics in the Wall Street Journal and has spoken on analytics and supply chain at numerous universities and industry conferences, sharing his expertise with wider audiences.