Nannan Chen

Nannan Chen is a seasoned professional in operations research and data science, currently serving as a Senior Operations Research Engineer at Hungryroot since January 2025. Prior experience includes working as a Senior Data Scientist at iHeartMedia from January 2022 to November 2024, where Nannan led the development of an AI music scheduler, earning recognition as a finalist for the 2024 INFORMS Daniel H. Wagner Prize. Nannan's earlier roles at United Airlines involved significant contributions as a Manager and Senior Analyst in Statistics & Operations Research, focusing on optimizing mass flight cancellations and implementing a bid award engine for flight attendants. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. and a Master's degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University, supplemented by a Bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from Shanghai Maritime University.