John Harvey

About John Harvey

I lead Data Science & Operations Research with a focus on applying rigorous quantitative methods to complex, high‑stakes commercial decisions.As AVP, Data Science & Operations Research, I work at the intersection of optimization, forecasting, and applied machine learning, translating uncertainty into decision‑ready insight. My remit spans demand modeling, price and capacity optimization, scenario analysis, and large‑scale planning problems—where statistical fidelity, operational constraints, and economic reality all matter at the same time.My background is rooted in operations research and revenue science, with a strong emphasis on- Mathematical optimization and simulation- Probabilistic forecasting and uncertainty quantification- Causal and decision‑centric modeling (not just prediction)- Designing analytics systems that scale, explain, and endureI’m particularly interested in problems where the model is only half the challenge: aligning assumptions, incentives, and human judgment so analytical outputs actually influence outcomes. I care deeply about model interpretability, governance, and knowing when simpler, more robust approaches outperform theoretical elegance.As a leader, I build teams that combine technical depth with commercial fluency. That means creating space for intellectual rigor, encouraging healthy skepticism of our own models, and holding a high bar for both analytical quality and real‑world impact. I believe the best analytics organizations earn trust by being precise about what they know, explicit about what they don’t, and disciplined about trade‑offs.If you’re interested in- Applied operations research in messy, real systems- Decision science beyond dashboards and point forecasts- Building analytics organizations that shape strategy, not just support itI’m always glad to connect.

Experience

1. AVP, Data Science & Operations Research

   Holland America Line

   Mar 2026 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

Education

• University of Warwick

  MMORSE, Statistics

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Oracle Sql
• Customer Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
• Data Management
• Decision Support
• Inventory Management
• Operations Research
• Pricing Strategy
• Change Management
• Systems Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Demand Forecasting
• Analytical Skills
• Business Intelligence
• Leisure Travel
• Analysis
• Predictive Analytics
• Visual Basic for Applications (Vba)
• Analytics
• Numerical Analysis
• Forecasting
• Software Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Sql
• Tourism
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Statistics
• Requirements Gathering
• Mathematics
• Database Design
• Data Analysis
• Databases
• Business Analytics
• Data Modeling
• Matlab
• Programming
• Optimization
• Vba
• Strategy
• Modeling