David Semb

David Semb is an Adjunct Professor in the Master of Engineering Management program at Northwestern University, where he also lectures in the Master of Communication Systems Strategy and Management program. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management and a BS from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His expertise spans strategy, finance, and marketing, with a focus on applying quantitative techniques to drive strategic change. He designs simulation-based business training to enhance employee decision-making skills.

• Education:
• MBA, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University
• BS, University of California, Santa Cruz

David has over 11 years in management/strategy consulting and 10 years in business ownership/management across construction, real estate, and manufacturing. He advises clients such as ADP, Chubb Insurance, Harley-Davidson, and Raytheon on business plans, financial analysis, and data-driven strategies. He teaches IEMS 402: Engineering Management and has lectured at DePaul University in business and IT.

Professional roles include Partner at PriSim Business War Games Inc., Managing Principal at SPSS Inc., and leadership positions at Mitchell Madison Group and Deloitte Consulting.