Alan Simon

Alan Simon is a Lecturer at Arizona State University's W. P. Carey School of Business in the Department of Information Systems, where he has taught since 2013. He previously served as an adjunct instructor at Carnegie-Mellon, Drexel University, and the University of Denver.

Education:

• B.S. in Computer Information Systems (ASU, 1980)
• M.S. in Management Information Systems (University of Arizona, 1982)

His research and professional focus centers on aligning data and analytics with business process improvement, including data warehousing, enterprise information management, and consulting best practices. He has authored 32 business and technology books since the mid-1980s, such as Data Warehousing for Dummies and How to be a Successful Computer Consultant.

Industry Experience:

• Managing Principal, Thinking Helmet, Inc. (2006–present)
• Global leader in business intelligence and data warehousing practices for consulting firms/software companies