David Torgerson is an Instructor and guest lecturer at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he plays a pivotal role in co-teaching the Master of Business Analytics program Boot Camp. With a strong passion for data and analytics, he believes in their power to create "clarity out of chaos" and transform analytic capabilities into strategic advantages for organizations. His diverse background includes starting his career as a Nuclear Engineer with the U.S. Navy and the Department of Energy, which laid a solid foundation for his later ventures into management consulting.Over the years, Dave has specialized in strategy, analytics, and organizational design, leading to significant roles at various companies, including U.S. Cellular, Gogo, and Sentara Healthcare. He holds multiple degrees, including a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Duke University, as well as advanced degrees in Engineering Administration and Nuclear Engineering. Outside of academia, Dave enjoys triathlons, surfing, playing music, and applying analytics to his hobbies. Through his courses—such as "Advanced Business Analytics Capstone" and "Introduction to Data Analytics for Business"—he equips students with essential skills to leverage data effectively in business contexts.

Dan Zhang is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. He specializes in operations management and data analytics, teaching a variety of courses across undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs. His course offerings include "Business Statistics," "Operations Management," "Advanced Data Analytics," "Spreadsheet Modeling," "Stochastic Dynamic Programming," and "Pricing and Revenue Management." Dr. Zhang's research primarily focuses on data-driven decision-making, with applications in pricing and revenue management, supply chain management, and healthcare operations.With a robust portfolio of 20 published research articles, Dr. Zhang is an active contributor to the academic community, frequently presenting at conferences and consulting for companies across Canada, China, Europe, and the United States. He currently serves as the president of the INFORMS Rocky Mountain Chapter, which supports analytics professionals in the region, and is on the advisory board of Tech Valley Inc., a big data startup backed by Microsoft Accelerator. Recently elected as chair of the INFORMS Pricing and Revenue Management Section, he continues to influence the field through his leadership and expertise in pricing strategies and analytics.

Manuel Laguna is the Director of Global Initiatives and the MediaOne Professor of Management Science at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. He began his academic career at CU Boulder in 1990 after earning his master's and doctoral degrees in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. With a focus on the intersection of computer science, artificial intelligence, and operations research, Dr. Laguna has published over one hundred works, including four books, and has secured research funding from both private industry and government agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency.In addition to his academic roles, Manuel is a co-founder of OptTek Systems, a Boulder-based software and consulting firm that specializes in optimization solutions. He serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Heuristics and has held various leadership positions within the Leeds School of Business, including Division Chair and Interim Dean. Dr. Laguna teaches several courses related to business analytics, such as "Advanced Business Analytics Capstone" and "Business Analytics for Decision Making," where he equips students with essential skills to leverage data for informed decision-making in business contexts. Through his research, teaching, and industry involvement, Manuel Laguna continues to make significant contributions to the field of management science.