[INFORMS Insights] Building Better Decisions with Simulation | Melanie Barker [hB4lDQkxhvG]

Join host Evan Wimpey as he talks with Melanie Barker, Senior Simulation Consultant at Rockwell Automation, about her journey from Walt Disney World industrial engineering projects to becoming a simulation specialist. Melanie shares practical career advice, real-world analytics applications, and how simulation supports smarter decisions across industries, from transportation and manufacturing to healthcare. Melanie Barker is a Senior Simulation Consultant with Rockwell Automation, specializing in Arena discrete-event simulation software. With over 15 years of focused experience in simulation, Melanie partners with clients across industries to deliver tailored simulation solutions. Her work spans three core areas: developing turnkey models for organizations without the internal bandwidth or expertise, delivering hands-on training to empower new and experienced Arena users, and providing one-on-one consulting to support clients through complex simulation challenges. Melanie holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from the University of Central Florida. ⭐️Join INFORMS: ⭐️YouTube channel: Social Media: ➡️Instagram: ➡️Twitter: ➡️LinkedIn: ➡️Facebook: ➡️Bluesky:

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