Tony Orzechowski

Tony Orzechowski is an Adjunct Lecturer at Northwestern University's Segal Design Institute (McCormick School of Engineering) and the University of Wisconsin. He teaches Applied Analytics for Product Development and Improvement in master's programs. Previously, he served as Director of R&D Data Analytics at Abbott Laboratories, overseeing analytics spanning statistics, reliability engineering, and business decision support, contributing to $4B annual revenue in diagnostic products. With 40 years of industry experience in automotive and medical sectors, he championed Lean/Six Sigma as a Master Black Belt. Now leading Convergent Analytics, he focuses on applying generative AI and data analytics to advance technical education and innovation.

Education:

• M.S., Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Research Focus: Tony specializes in applying advanced analytics to product development lifecycle optimization, quality systems engineering, and operational efficiency through data-driven methodologies. His current work integrates AI tools to enhance learning and problem-solving capabilities in technical fields, addressing industry challenges through innovative educational frameworks.

Professional Ventures:

• Founder of Convergent Analytics (consulting firm)
• Past leadership roles at Abbott Laboratories and automotive supply sectors

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Segal Design Institute’s academic and industry collaboration networks.