Evren Ozkaya
About Evren Ozkaya
Evren Ozkaya is the Founder and CEO of SCW.AI and Supply Chain Wizard, LLC, with extensive experience in supply chain management and logistics. He has held various advisory roles and collaborated with several academic institutions, including Georgia Institute of Technology and Rutgers Business School.
Work at Supply Chain Wizard
Evren Ozkaya serves as the Founder and CEO of Supply Chain Wizard, LLC, a position he has held since 2014. Under his leadership, the company focuses on providing innovative solutions in supply chain management. The firm is based in Princeton, New Jersey, and has established itself as a key player in the industry.
Current Roles at Educational Institutions
Evren Ozkaya holds several advisory roles at educational institutions. He has been an Advisory Board Member at the Georgia Tech H. Milton Stewart School of ISyE since 2021 and at Rutgers Business School since 2017. Additionally, he serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Business and Computer Science Department at Middlesex County College since 2020, and at Bilkent University Industrial Engineering Department since 2022.
Experience at United Nations World Food Programme
In 2014, Evren Ozkaya worked as a Supply Chain Expert Advisor at the United Nations World Food Programme for a duration of two months. His role involved providing expertise in supply chain operations, contributing to humanitarian logistics efforts.
Educational Background in Industrial Engineering
Evren Ozkaya completed his Ph.D. in Supply Chain and Logistics at Georgia Institute of Technology from 2004 to 2008. He also earned a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE) from the same institution in 2005. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (B.Sc.) from Bilkent University from 2000 to 2004.
Recognition and Awards
Evren Ozkaya has received several accolades for his contributions to the field of industrial engineering. He was awarded the Institute of Industrial Engineering (IIE) John L. Imhoff Scholarship for academic achievements and received an honorable mention for the George B. Dantzig Dissertation Award. Additionally, he was recognized in the Georgia Tech Alumni Association’s inaugural 40 under 40 award as part of the Class of 2020.