Summary
Ben Wilson is a Presidential Innovation Fellow and data-informed strategist with nine years of experience shaping digital transformation across public sector, defense, and aerospace clients. Previously a Senior Director at Alvarez & Marsal, he led corporate and digital strategy engagements spanning 20+ industries and four continents, applying game theory and behavioral decision models to align quantitative insights with market realities. He combines dual master’s degrees in Data Science and Business with professional Agile and government financial certifications and a TS-SCI clearance, enabling trusted work at the intersection of data, policy, and operations. Ben has practical defense data science leadership experience from Project Convergence and consults as a case interview coach, translating high-stakes strategy into teachable frameworks. He’s presented at Oxford and authored thought leadership on procurement strategy and fraud prevention, signaling a rare blend of academic rigor and field-tested execution. Based in Washington, D.C., he excels at turning complex government and corporate challenges into actionable digital and AI-driven solutions.
9 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
European Business, European Business at University of Antwerp
Falmouth High School
Master of Science - MS, Data Science, Master of Science - MS, Data Science at UVA School of Data Science
Universidad Iberoamericana
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General at University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Major: Finance, Minor: Economics, Concentration: European Business, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Major: Finance, Minor: Economics, Concentration: European Business at James Madison University