Eric Tucker

Background

I am a proven team player, goal-driven leader and experienced problem solver who focuses on data-driven decision making for continuous improvement. I am experienced in human resources, scheduling, training, budget develop and operational execution. I am adept at working with different people in different environments at a cross-cultural level. In my teaching, I challenge my students to use the tools and techniques they have learned to solve ill-defined problems. I incorporate real-word illustrations to demonstrate that operations management, project management and various analytic techniques are applicable across many domains. In my research, I focus on the improvement of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Management Systems. I strive to understand organizational processes to improve organizational performance. I am expanding my agenda to examine how organizations determine the best conditions to transition from an outsourcing strategy to an in-sourcing strategy. In my service, I study institutional student academic data to determine key factors that improve student performance. I serve my academic community, by reviewing conference and journal submissions to expand the body of knowledge. Across the board, I am not satisfied with the status quo; I am a catalyst working continuously on improvement.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial Engineering and Management Systems University of Central Florida
• Master of Arts (M.A.) Naval War College
• Master of Science (M.S.) Oklahoma State University
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) United States Air Force Academy