Erick D. Wikum

Dr. Erick D. Wikum has dedicated his over 30-year career to helping clients achieve superior results by making better, data-driven decisions. He is currently an analytics consultant for Wikalytics, LLC. Erick’s previous work experience includes diverse technical and leadership roles and industry applications working for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), IBM, Schneider, Norfolk Southern, and the U.S. Air Force. Erick earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in operations research from Georgia Tech and a B.S. in operations research and mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy. He is an active member of INFORMS, currently serving on the Meetings Committee and the Edelman Award organizing committee. He has served on the organizing committee for the INFORMS Analytics Conference for numerous years and was general chair for the 2022 conference. He also served as president and Subdivisions Council representative of the Analytics Society.