Summary
Eric Specking is a data-driven entrepreneur and systems engineer with over a decade of experience building decision analytics practices, founding HDAnalytics to help organizations turn complexity into clarity. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and has blended academic rigor with operational impact—raising $6.6M+ for research, publishing 90+ papers, and doubling freshman enrollment while tripling summer programs as an engineering leader. Eric has bridged technical and business worlds as COO of a logistics startup and Principal Engineer at Infinity Labs, applying decision analysis, data science, and systems engineering to real-world problems. He trains teams in AI and analytics, consults on security and strategic planning, and brings a hands-on approach to recruiting, program management, and workshop design. A certified analytics and systems engineering professional and active INFORMS/INCOSE leader, he pairs deep technical credentials with practical program delivery and fundraising chops.
9 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Engineering (Decision Analysis and Data Analytics), Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Industrial Engineering (Decision Analysis and Data Analytics) at University of Arkansas