معرفی
Thomas Becker serves as a Lecturer in Engineering Management within the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, teaching graduate courses that bridge industry practice and academic theory.
His educational background includes:
- MBA in Marketing, University of St. Thomas (1989)
- BA in Economics, University of St. Thomas (1984)
- BA in Business Finance, University of St. Thomas (1984)
Becker's expertise centers on career development and adult learning psychology, applied through his industry experience in operations management. His professional trajectory spans financial analysis at a Minneapolis property management firm, software consulting, and significant roles at Andersen Windows where he managed customer conversion programs, sales incentives, and electronic quoting systems. Currently at 3M, he oversees customer service teams handling product testing, repair, and redistribution.
He teaches ETLS 504: Excellence in Operations (covering lean manufacturing, JIT, and logistics) and ETLS 525: Engineering Economics (focusing on financial analysis for engineers), emphasizing real-world applications from his corporate career.
