John McKay

John McKay has a diverse background in mathematical modeling and research, with experience spanning from undergraduate teaching to senior research roles in esteemed organizations. McKay began as a Math Tutor at the University of Pittsburgh and progressed to roles such as Student Research Fellow at the Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study, where work focused on MRSA agent-based models. After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Africana Studies, a Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, McKay contributed as a Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh's Department of Biostatistics and worked as a Business Analyst at Management Science Associates. Further experience includes roles at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and The Pennsylvania State University Applied Research Laboratory, culminating in positions as a Research Scientist at Amazon and currently as a Senior Research Scientist, specializing in machine learning and optimization within Amazon Freight Technology.