Andrew D. Banasiewicz

Following two decades-long industry career as a quantitative business analyst, Dr. Banasiewicz is now the Director of Data Science & Business Analytics programs at Merrimack College, a Professor of Business Analytics at Cambridge College, and the Founder of Erudite Analytics, a data analytical consultancy focused on risk assessment. An author of several analytics-focused books and numerous journal articles and industry white papers, he is also a frequent speaker at national and international professional meetings and conferences, a fellow of several professional associations, and a Director and the Chair of Professional Practices for the Society of Risk Management Consultants. Mostly, but not entirely a self-described research nerd, Andrew is also an avid scuba diver and fitness enthusiast, frequently competing in marathon and Ironman triathlon races.