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Alan has pioneered the application of advanced analytic techniques to transportation procurement, dynamic scheduling, supply chain management and financial optimization. Alan has spent the last 30 years delivering technology solutions that are practical and effective. He combines deep insight into state-of-the-art optimization technology with extensive experience working with a diverse group of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small startups. His work is used daily by companies large and small to reduce costs, maximize profits and smooth complicated process flows. Alan received his Doctorate in Applied Mathematics from The Johns Hopkins University. 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