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BENJAMIN K. PETERSON |
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Tepper School of
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Forbes Ave Pittsburgh,
PA, 15232 mobile:
412.682.0249 Resume in 1-page
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profile
Conscientious
professional with a passion for problem solving. Interested in finding profitable
opportunities through intelligent logistics and strategic planning. Motivated by creative and practical ideas
that add value to projects and businesses.
Experienced with large-scale problems of scheduling, routing, and
resource allocation.
An independent
thinker and worker; able to manage projects efficiently with minimal oversight. An excellent communicator; including
presentations, technical writing, and explaining complex concepts. A good team player and diplomatic
negotiatior. Performs well on feet and
under pressure. A quick learner who adapts
well to new environments.
education
PhD Candidate, Tepper School of
Business, Carnegie Mellon University, 2007-Present
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Major:
Industrial Administration: Algorithms, Combinatorics & Optimization
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Expected
graduation: January 2010
Master of Science, Tepper School of
Business, Carnegie Mellon University, 2005-2007
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Major:
Industrial Administration: Algorithms, Combinatorics & Optimization
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GPA:
3.73
Bachelor of Arts, University of
Minnesota, Morris, 2002-2005
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Majors:
Mathematics, Physics
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Minors:
Statistics, Chemisty
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GPA:
3.80
recent
research
“A Benders Decomposition Method for
Fixed-Charge Network Design”, 2009 (current PDF)
Project supported by IBM to develop
network design algorithm applying recent developments in Benders
decomposition. Produced a major speed
improvement over standard methods for certain problem classes.
“An Algorithm for Scheduling Multiple
Factory Cranes on a Common Track”, 2009 (current PDF)
Consulting project with ABB group to
develop a specialized algorithm for scheduling tasks and routing cranes in a
factory with dynamic,interdependent movement constraints.
“B/S/H/ North America Optimizes Inbound Logistics”,
2008
(current PDF)
Consulting project with Bosch-Siemens
appliances to optimize inbound freight transportation for three factories in
New Bern, NC. Developed robust MIP model
to identify incremental changes with maximum cost reduction.
Computational Optics at 3M, 2004-2007
Hired to conduct lab experiments with
liquid crystals; proposed and programmed a mathematical optics model to run simulations
in lieu of experiments. Used
optimization techniques to design new liquid crystal films for LCD displays and
hold a record of invention at 3M.
teaching
Instructor, 2008
“Production/Operations Management”
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strategy,
planning and operations for manufacturing and services
Teaching Assistant, 2006-2009
Graded papers, presented recitations,
and tutored students for ten MBA courses at Tepper:
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“Optimization
and Decision Marking”, 2006, 2007, 2007, 2008, 2009)
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“Optimization
in Finance”, 2007, 2007, 2008)
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“Operations
Research Techniques for Consultants”, 2009
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“Operations
Management Project” with Amazon.com, 2009
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Built
optimization tool in Excel to select optimal freight carriers to meet shipping
demand
References
available upon request