Michael Boyle

Michael Boyle is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) in the Department of Operations and Information Systems at the David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah. With over 20 years of industry experience spanning Analytics, Business Intelligence, and Information Technology across multiple sectors, he bridges academic theory with practical application, particularly in professional sports organizations including the NHL, NFL, and MLS.

His educational background:

• Master of Science from DePaul University
• Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo

Boyle's research centers on Business Analytics and Sports Analytics, focusing on data-driven decision-making in sports management. His work examines team composition dynamics, diversity impacts on performance, and organizational competency development in analytics. He investigates how quantitative methods can optimize strategic outcomes in professional sports through business intelligence frameworks and big data applications.

His publication trajectory reveals concentrated expertise in sports analytics, evolving from foundational competency development (2013) to nuanced investigations of physical and cultural diversity effects (2014-2015). This body of work spans sports management, finance, and technology domains, consistently targeting practical implementation within professional leagues.

Boyle actively mentors students through competition advisement and industry engagement:

• Faculty Advisor for Adobe Digital Analytics Competition (2013, 2015)
• Faculty Advisor for Google Online Marketing Challenge (2013)
• Guest Presenter for Tek Club (2013)
• Competition Judge for Big Data Utah (2013-present)