INFORMS Open Forum

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hi, Tracy.

I am Eunhan Ka, a Ph.D. student at Purdue University.
My research focuses on as follows: 

1. Network Traffic Model: Modeling traffic dynamics in large-scale urban areas from physics-informed machine learning and mathematical traffic flow model
2. Emerging Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Estimating traffic states (e.g., traffic density, speed, and traffic flow) under connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) environment

I hope to build my network via INFORMS and get high-quality papers.
Thanks.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Welcome new members - you will find INFORMS a great forum for learning.  I have been doing analytics for 50 years - I belong to the "before" times.  You represent the future.  If you are not familiar with the Edelman Competition - it is worth learning more about this.

Hi, Tracy.

I am Eunhan Ka, a Ph.D. student at Purdue University.
My research focuses on as follows: 

1. Network Traffic Model: Modeling traffic dynamics in large-scale urban areas from physics-informed machine learning and mathematical traffic flow model
2. Emerging Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Estimating traffic states (e.g., traffic density, speed, and traffic flow) under connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) environment

I hope to build my network via INFORMS and get high-quality papers.
Thanks.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hi, Tracy.

I am Eunhan Ka, a Ph.D. student at Purdue University.
My research focuses on as follows: 

1. Network Traffic Model: Modeling traffic dynamics in large-scale urban areas from physics-informed machine learning and mathematical traffic flow model
2. Emerging Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Estimating traffic states (e.g., traffic density, speed, and traffic flow) under connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) environment

I hope to build my network via INFORMS and get high-quality papers.
Thanks.

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Eunhan Ka
Ph.D. Student
Purdue University
West Lafayette IN

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hi, Tracy.

I am Eunhan Ka, a Ph.D. student at Purdue University.
My research focuses on as follows: 

1. Network Traffic Model: Modeling traffic dynamics in large-scale urban areas from physics-informed machine learning and mathematical traffic flow model
2. Emerging Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Estimating traffic states (e.g., traffic density, speed, and traffic flow) under connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) environment

I hope to build my network via INFORMS and get high-quality papers.
Thanks.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hi, Tracy.

I am Eunhan Ka, a Ph.D. student at Purdue University.
My research focuses on as follows: 

1. Network Traffic Model: Modeling traffic dynamics in large-scale urban areas from physics-informed machine learning and mathematical traffic flow model
2. Emerging Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems: Estimating traffic states (e.g., traffic density, speed, and traffic flow) under connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) environment

I hope to build my network via INFORMS and get high-quality papers.
Thanks.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hello, Myself Vivek K Agrawal from one of central state of India. My works involves operation planning & management. I would like to learn & use MS / OR for use in my work. I am engineer by profession & love to travel & read books. 

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hello, Myself Vivek K Agrawal from one of central state of India. My works involves operation planning & management. I would like to learn & use MS / OR for use in my work. I am engineer by profession & love to travel & read books. 

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Hello everyone.

My name is Aderemi Ajayi (he/him/his), Process Operations Manager at AAVA Brands Manufacturing Nigeria.

I hope to learn and grow my knowledge in analytics and data science.

I love football, and the best football club in the world is Manchester United, I look forward to Manchester United winning the Premier League for the rest of my life…chuckle!

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Aderemi Ajayi
Process Operations Manager
AAVA Brands Manufacturing Limited Nigeria
Ijanikin

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

I am Gaffar Solihu,

I work as a Population Health Analyst. My research in school focused on  Application of Deep Learning in Supply Chain (Newsvendor Model).

I hope to introduce my Health System to conferences related to Decision Science and Health Analytics.
I also hope to expand my network.

Thank you.

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Gaffar Solihu
Raleigh NC

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Welcome new members! I joined INFORMS earlier this year. I've been a volunteer leader in other organizations for over 20 years since I started my professional career as an engineer practicing analytics and it's been a rewarding experience. I looked for an organization relevant to analytics and INFORMS stood out to me. I'm looking forward to studying for the CAP next month and leveraging the certification to mentor professionals earlier in their career than I am. I encourage new members (experienced and inexperienced) to leverage networking opportunities and seek certification if your practice/career could benefit from it. Looking forward to meeting many of you face-to-face in the future!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

Welcome new members! I joined INFORMS earlier this year. I've been a volunteer leader in other organizations for over 20 years since I started my professional career as an engineer practicing analytics and it's been a rewarding experience. I looked for an organization relevant to analytics and INFORMS stood out to me. I'm looking forward to studying for the CAP next month and leveraging the certification to mentor professionals earlier in their career than I am. I encourage new members (experienced and inexperienced) to leverage networking opportunities and seek certification if your practice/career could benefit from it. Looking forward to meeting many of you face-to-face in the future!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hi everyone, my name is David, a MSc Data science and Artificial intelligence student at Bournemouth University.

 I have worked as a radio planner (worked with telecom data) for years, and now I am back to school to dive deeper into data science and AI and their application in business. I am planning to create my data analytics company and I hope to build network with people in analytics, learn the best practice and the trends in the real business world.

David Fitiana RAKOTOMANANJARA

Chevening scholar

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David Fitiana RAKOTOMANANJARA
Bournemouth

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hi everyone!

My name is Lauren Chapman and I am a recent graduate from the MS in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics (MSBA-BA) program at Virginia Tech. I have an undergraduate degree in Statistics from VT as well. Coming up in a few months I am beginning my first post-grad position as a Technology Consultant for Cherry Bekaert in Richmond, VA. I am excited to enter the professional world but nervous about trying to find my place and passion. 

A fun fact about me is that I spent 1 month in Rwanda, Africa teaching at a local elementary school and learning all about the Rwandan culture. Truly the best experience!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hello everyone!

 My name is Xiangrui (Cindy) Kong, and I'm excited to join this community. I'm currently a master's student at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in information systems management (MISM-BIDA). My research interests revolve around power grid resilience and power equity, particularly in the context of operations research. I believe that leveraging data-driven approaches and optimization techniques can help enhance the resilience and equity of power systems.

As an INFORMS member, I hope to gain valuable insights and knowledge from the vast network of professionals. I'm particularly interested in participating in competitions that can expand my understanding and provide opportunities for collaboration. 

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hi Tracy and everyone!

My name is Maria Socorro Bitas, MBA, and I'm currently working as a Data Analyst at Intouch Insight in Canada.

I'm looking forward to learning and developing more in the field of data science and analytics, as well as connecting with people in the same field.

Outside the world of analytics, I love making ceramics (wheel thrown pottery).

I'm excited to be part of this growing community!

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Maria Socorro Bitas, MBA
Data Analyst
Intouch Insight
Edmonton AB Canada
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Morgan McQuade
Financial Analyst
Charlie's Produce
Seattle WA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hello, Members.

My name is Teresa Middleton and I am a Business Intel/Data Analyst within Internal Audit for a very large U.S. financial institution.  Through membership in this community I hope to enhance my knowledge and skills in data analytics and identify new and innovative techniques for leveraging data analytics within Internal Audit.  I hold an MS in Data Analytics and will be pursuing CAP certification by the end of the year.  A fun fact about me is that I have lived in Florida my entire life and while I love the beach, I cannot swim.  

Thank you for welcoming me into this community and I look forward to learning from everyone.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

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Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
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Hello, Members.

My name is Teresa Middleton and I am a Business Intel/Data Analyst within Internal Audit for a very large U.S. financial institution.  Through membership in this community I hope to enhance my knowledge and skills in data analytics and identify new and innovative techniques for leveraging data analytics within Internal Audit.  I hold an MS in Data Analytics and will be pursuing CAP certification by the end of the year.  A fun fact about me is that I have lived in Florida my entire life and while I love the beach, I cannot swim.  

Thank you for welcoming me into this community and I look forward to learning from everyone.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello, Members.

My name is Teresa Middleton and I am a Business Intel/Data Analyst within Internal Audit for a very large U.S. financial institution.  Through membership in this community I hope to enhance my knowledge and skills in data analytics and identify new and innovative techniques for leveraging data analytics within Internal Audit.  I hold an MS in Data Analytics and will be pursuing CAP certification by the end of the year.  A fun fact about me is that I have lived in Florida my entire life and while I love the beach, I cannot swim.  

Thank you for welcoming me into this community and I look forward to learning from everyone.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello, Members.

My name is Teresa Middleton and I am a Business Intel/Data Analyst within Internal Audit for a very large U.S. financial institution.  Through membership in this community I hope to enhance my knowledge and skills in data analytics and identify new and innovative techniques for leveraging data analytics within Internal Audit.  I hold an MS in Data Analytics and will be pursuing CAP certification by the end of the year.  A fun fact about me is that I have lived in Florida my entire life and while I love the beach, I cannot swim.  

Thank you for welcoming me into this community and I look forward to learning from everyone.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi all,

my name is Maurice Krauth and I work as a research associate and pursue my Ph.D. at the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. I have a masters degree in industrial engineering and currently work on optimizing logistic networks.

I hope to gain valuable insights and expand my network.

Looking forward meeting you in Phoenix.

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Maurice Krauth
Research Associate and Ph.D. Student
Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
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------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi Maurice, welcome to INFORMS!  It's a good idea to come to Phoenix to see how the conference works and to meet other professionals.  

What type of research in logistics are you interested in?  I'm sure you will find fellow researchers doing similar things. You might consider attending talks sponsored by the TSL group, where most transportation-oriented folks belong.

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Bruce Hartman
Professor
University of St. Francis
Tucson, AZ United States
bruce@ahartman.net
website:http://drbrucehartman.net/brucewebsite/

Original Message:
Sent: 07-24-2023 13:08
From: Maurice Krauth
Subject: Welcome New Members!

Hi all,

my name is Maurice Krauth and I work as a research associate and pursue my Ph.D. at the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. I have a masters degree in industrial engineering and currently work on optimizing logistic networks.

I hope to gain valuable insights and expand my network.

Looking forward meeting you in Phoenix.

------------------------------
Maurice Krauth
Research Associate and Ph.D. Student
Technische Universität Dresden
Dresden, Germany
------------------------------

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Maurice Krauth
TU Dresden
Dresden

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi all,

my name is Maurice Krauth and I work as a research associate and pursue my Ph.D. at the Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. I have a masters degree in industrial engineering and currently work on optimizing logistic networks.

I hope to gain valuable insights and expand my network.

Looking forward meeting you in Phoenix.

------------------------------
Maurice Krauth
Research Associate and Ph.D. Student
TU Dresden
Dresden, Germany
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello, I'm Dmytro, originally from Ukraine.

As a former CIO of a local medium-sized manufacturing company, I have a sustained interest in mathematical methods of manufacturing planning and scheduling. In recent years, I worked as a software engineer developing manufacturing planning applications for international airplane and space satellite manufacturers.

While I have no academic degree in OR/MS, I acquired quite a lot of knowledge in this field in a non-formal way, by reading academic literature. I've also completed several long-term online courses and programs related to the field, incl. two 2-year MIT Micro-Master programs and "Discrete Optimization" Coursera course by prof. Van Hentenryck. Currently, I'm an International Business Administration student at Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia.

As an INFORMS member, I hope for meaningful discussions with professionals from industry and academia. Hope such a communication will have value not only for me but for other participants too. Also, I'm going to take the CAP exam in the near future, as the sample test shows I'm quite well-prepared for it already.

Best wishes to all the community members.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello all,

I am Damsara Jayarathne, a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

My current research focuses on combining model-based control designs and data-driven methods, such as reinforcement learning. Additionally, I am interested in interactive optimization frameworks where a human decision-maker and an optimization method are combined to extend the capabilities of sole optimization-based methods. This applies to a variety of problems including supply chain design.

My background is in mechanical engineering; therefore, I hope to learn more about the latest trends and developments in OR. Also, I look forward to meeting new people.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello all,

I am Damsara Jayarathne, a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

My current research focuses on combining model-based control designs and data-driven methods, such as reinforcement learning. Additionally, I am interested in interactive optimization frameworks where a human decision-maker and an optimization method are combined to extend the capabilities of sole optimization-based methods. This applies to a variety of problems including supply chain design.

My background is in mechanical engineering; therefore, I hope to learn more about the latest trends and developments in OR. Also, I look forward to meeting new people.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello all,

I am Damsara Jayarathne, a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA.

My current research focuses on combining model-based control designs and data-driven methods, such as reinforcement learning. Additionally, I am interested in interactive optimization frameworks where a human decision-maker and an optimization method are combined to extend the capabilities of sole optimization-based methods. This applies to a variety of problems including supply chain design.

My background is in mechanical engineering; therefore, I hope to learn more about the latest trends and developments in OR. Also, I look forward to meeting new people.

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello, everyone 

My name is Hugo Santarem de Araujo, and I'm a Ph.D. student at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. Maybe not the most common department among INFORMS members, but I'm feeling closer to the community one OR class at a time. 

Broadly, my research lies within the realm of Electricity Markets. More specifically, I'm interested in understanding the role of long-term energy storage in grid operation. Lately, hybrid systems management has come on my radar and piqued my interested. Overall, I'm also trying to understand how these new technologies affect price formation. 

I joined INFORMS to expand my network and learn about the latest innovations in the field - both from theoretical and applied perspectives. 

Best,

Hugo

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi everyone!

I'm excited to be joining the INFORM community and look forward to networking and knowledge exchange opportunities, with those who have mutual interests and passion for data and analytics.

Currently, I am the Manager of Planning, Outcomes and Analytics for a government Service Manager in Northern Ontario, Canada. I oversee our coproporate business intelligence (BI) system and conduct statistical analysis of program data across our service areas of early learning and childcare; social assistance and employment; housing and homelessness; and emergency medical services (EMS-land ambulance).   

A fun fact about me, in my previous career I worked in the field of sub-sea technology and was a submarine technician and pilot. So, from submarines to statistics and analytics, just about any career path or change is possible!

Dave Plumstead

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David Plumstead
Manager of Planning, Outcomes & Analytics
District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board
North Bay ON

Original Message:
Sent: 08-05-2023 12:58
From: Hugo Santarem de Araujo
Subject: Welcome New Members!

Hello, everyone 

My name is Hugo Santarem de Araujo, and I'm a Ph.D. student at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. Maybe not the most common department among INFORMS members, but I'm feeling closer to the community one OR class at a time. 

Broadly, my research lies within the realm of Electricity Markets. More specifically, I'm interested in understanding the role of long-term energy storage in grid operation. Lately, hybrid systems management has come on my radar and piqued my interested. Overall, I'm also trying to understand how these new technologies affect price formation. 

I joined INFORMS to expand my network and learn about the latest innovations in the field - both from theoretical and applied perspectives. 

Best,

Hugo

------------------------------
Hugo Santarem de Araujo
Ph.D. student
Cornell University
Ithaca NY

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi everyone!

I'm excited to be joining the INFORM community and look forward to networking and knowledge exchange opportunities, with those who have mutual interests and passion for data and analytics.

Currently, I am the Manager of Planning, Outcomes and Analytics for a government Service Manager in Northern Ontario, Canada. I oversee our coproporate business intelligence (BI) system and conduct statistical analysis of program data across our service areas of early learning and childcare; social assistance and employment; housing and homelessness; and emergency medical services (EMS-land ambulance).   

A fun fact about me, in my previous career I worked in the field of sub-sea technology and was a submarine technician and pilot. So, from submarines to statistics and analytics, just about any career path or change is possible!

Dave Plumstead

Hello, everyone 

My name is Hugo Santarem de Araujo, and I'm a Ph.D. student at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. Maybe not the most common department among INFORMS members, but I'm feeling closer to the community one OR class at a time. 

Broadly, my research lies within the realm of Electricity Markets. More specifically, I'm interested in understanding the role of long-term energy storage in grid operation. Lately, hybrid systems management has come on my radar and piqued my interested. Overall, I'm also trying to understand how these new technologies affect price formation. 

I joined INFORMS to expand my network and learn about the latest innovations in the field - both from theoretical and applied perspectives. 

Best,

Hugo

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hello, everyone 

My name is Hugo Santarem de Araujo, and I'm a Ph.D. student at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. Maybe not the most common department among INFORMS members, but I'm feeling closer to the community one OR class at a time. 

Broadly, my research lies within the realm of Electricity Markets. More specifically, I'm interested in understanding the role of long-term energy storage in grid operation. Lately, hybrid systems management has come on my radar and piqued my interested. Overall, I'm also trying to understand how these new technologies affect price formation. 

I joined INFORMS to expand my network and learn about the latest innovations in the field - both from theoretical and applied perspectives. 

Best,

Hugo

------------------------------
Hugo Santarem de Araujo
Ph.D. student
Cornell University
Ithaca NY

Original Message:
Sent: 05-11-2023 11:19
From: Tracy Cahall
Subject: Welcome New Members!

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

Hi,

I am a Business Intelligence Data and Reporting Analyst at Central 1 Credit Union, in Vancouver Canada. A lot of my work involves reporting for our digital banking products. I hold a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of British Columbia, and an M.Div. from the University of Toronto. I hope to be able to network with other people in Informs, and I am also interested in the CAP exam.

Thanks 

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!

This space is for you, new members. We invite you to say hello to your INFORMS network. Please tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to INFORMS.

• Your name and a quick description of the work you do
• What do you hope to gain as an INFORMS member?
• A fun fact about you

------------------------------
Tracy Cahall
Member Engagement Manager
INFORMS
Catonsville MD
------------------------------

We are excited to be welcoming new members to INFORMS all the time! Over two years ago, we started the original Welcome New Members thread. It now has so many replies that we hear the page is not loading properly and people can no longer post there. So, we're starting a new one here!