Rajiv Ala

Rajiv Ala has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Rajiv started their career as a Sr Logistics Engineer at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc, where they developed routing algorithms and optimization tools to reduce transportation costs for customers. Rajiv also implemented load assignment tools to improve driver and tractor utilization. Rajiv later became a Sr Business Intelligence Analyst at the same company, where they developed web tools and data mining tools for data analysis, forecasting, and tracking accidents and costs.

Rajiv then transitioned to Unilever, where they worked as a Supply Chain Management - Team Leader and later as a Business Systems Manager. In these roles, they managed a team and was responsible for demand planning, order execution, truck optimization, customer delivery, and in-stocks. Rajiv also designed and implemented a Sales Forecasting and Inventory Optimization tool for all Unilever - Walmart categories.

In 2015, Rajiv founded their own company called Analytical Boost Inc, where they served as the Founder and CEO. The company provides products, such as AIM and PRISM, which allow users to analyze data, identify trends, and improve performance through insights and predictive analysis. PRISM specifically focuses on projecting inventory and sales metrics by utilizing baselines, future demand, market intelligence, and inventory fluctuation.

Overall, Rajiv Ala has a strong background in data analysis, forecasting, supply chain management, and business intelligence, with a track record of developing innovative tools and solutions to improve operational efficiency and performance.

Rajiv Ala received their Masters in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University, where they attended from 1999 to 2001. Rajiv then pursued an MBA from the University of Arkansas from 2004 to 2006.