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David Tilson is a Clinical Professor at the Simon Business School, University of Rochester, specializing in Information Systems. He brings extensive industry experience from roles in strategy consulting at McKinsey & Company and leadership in R&D/project management across telecom, high-tech, and media sectors. His research focuses on digital platforms, infrastructure complexity, and operational efficiency in healthcare. He has led curriculum reforms as former Associate Dean of the Full-Time MBA program, emphasizing skill development in problem-solving, ethics, and teamwork. His work has earned awards such as the Royal Television Society Award and best paper recognitions in HICSS and Decision Sciences Institute. He teaches courses on Big Data, business systems consulting, and analytics, leveraging tools like Hadoop, Hive, and Spark. Over 150 student teams have engaged in his experiential learning projects with external organizations.
Research Interests:
- Evolution of digital platforms and infrastructure architectures
- Mobile computing and technical standards
- Healthcare operational efficiency through mathematical modeling
- Impact of coordination mechanisms on organizational performance
Notable Contributions:
- Pioneered frameworks for transitioning product platforms to innovation ecosystems
- Explored paradoxes in taxiwork and music streaming industries
- Developed decision models to reduce waste in hospital pharmacies
Awards & Recognition:
- Best Paper Awards in Mobile Technologies (HICSS) and Healthcare Management (DSI)
- Royal Television Society Award for broadcast technology innovation
Advising & Leadership:
- Directed 150+ consulting projects with external companies
- Revitalized MBA program pricing and career support systems
- Expanded executive education offerings in teamwork and project management
Technical Expertise:
- Proficient in Hadoop, Spark, and big data analytics
- Specializes in applying Markov decision processes to healthcare decisions
- Experience with coordination theory in mobile infrastructure studies
