Tim Kniker is a seasoned professional in operations research and analytics with extensive experience across various prestigious organizations. Currently serving as a Principal Scientist in Operations Research & Algorithms at Airbnb since December 2025, Kniker has previously held significant roles, including Senior Analytics Expert at McKinsey & Company from October 2016 to August 2022 and Principal Data Scientist, Sourcing at Amazon from September 2022 to December 2025. Earlier in the career, Kniker was a Principal at Analytics Operations Engineering for 18 years, a Contributor at Baseball Prospectus, and a Programmer Analyst at ALK Technologies. Tim Kniker holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Operations Research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.) in Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University.
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