Group W
Bob Sheldon possesses extensive experience in operations research and analysis, currently serving as a Senior Analyst at Group W, Inc. and a Senior Operations Research Analyst with OAD (USMC) since 2006. Bob has been a Fellow with the Military Operations Research Society since 2003 and has held the position of Fellow and Past President with MORS since 1990. Bob's career in the United States Air Force from 1971 to 1996 included roles as an Aircraft Mechanic, Engineer, and Analyst. Academically, Bob Sheldon earned a PhD in Operations Research from Cornell University, an MS in Industrial Engineering, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering, both from the University of Minnesota.
Group W
Group W is an analysis, modeling and research company partnered with senior leaders in the U.S. government, the international community and industry. As decision-makers, these people face tough problems. They need to understand complex issues and consider alternative approaches to find workable, effective solutions. The results will have real impact on policies and actions. Group W is designed expressly to help these people find the right answer to their particular problem. The right answer is analytically sound, not a pre-ordained conclusion or the product of an opaque process. The right answer is defensible and able to withstand intense and informed scrutiny. The right answer is actionable, enabling meaningful progress towards a defined goal.