Michael Thompson

About Michael Thompson

Dr. Michael Thompson identifies and implements analytic initiatives to achieve better results, bringing analytical insight and practical experience to the process.Prior to helping found First Analytics, Mike was a Partner with Ernst & Young management consulting, where he saved hundreds of millions of dollars for clients in the U.S. and Europe though programs using advanced analytic methods. He has also served as Senior Advisor, Private Sector, and Senior Management Scientist at the RAND Corporation.Before moving to consulting, Mike was Vice President of supply chain systems and operations for Office Depot during a period of explosive growth. As part of the turnaround management team at another large retailer, he led demand management, pricing optimization, and micro-marketing initiatives that helped bring the company out of bankruptcy.Mike holds a B.A. from Cornell University, an M.A. from George Washington University, and an M.Phil. and Ph.D, with the highest distinction, from the Pardee RAND Graduate School, where he also held a teaching fellowship in econometrics. Mike’s training also includes executive education at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Experience

1. Co-founder

   First Analytics

   Apr 2009 — Present

   First Analytics specializes in helping companies become better competitors using advanced analytics. Our work ranges from developing a strategy for leveraging advanced analytics to design, development, and implementation of solutions that use advanced analytics.

Education

• Stanford University

  Executive Education, Mergers and Acquisitions

• The George Washington University

  Master of Arts (M.A.) with Distinction, National Security Policy Studies

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• RAND School of Public Policy

  M.Phil. and Ph.D.

Skills

• IT Strategy
• Business Transformation
• Business Process Improvement
• Portfolio Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Management
• Analysis
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Consulting
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Data Analysis
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management Consulting
• Executive Management
• Strategy