Georgia Tech OMS Analytics

07/14/2026

Join us in a round of applause for OMS Analytics Associate Director Xiaoming Huo! Huo recently received the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering's Outstanding Mid-Career/Senior Faculty Achievement Research Award.

Leveraging statistics, machine learning, and data science, Huo's research explores why modern deep-learning methods are successful and seeks to improve our understanding of the reliability and fairness of learning systems. His contributions to the field include 71 journal articles, 41 conference papers, 10 book chapters, and an edited volume. Since 2023 alone, he has published 15 journal articles, with an additional 10 currently under review.

"I'm deeply honored to receive this award and especially grateful to my students and collaborators, who have been at the heart of this work from the very beginning."

Congratulations, Professor Huo!

Read about his award: https://vist.ly/5b8cn

07/07/2026

OMS Analytics professor David Joyner has been appointed Georgia Tech’s interim vice provost for AI in education!

For anyone who has taken one of his courses in human computing, machine learning, or knowledge-based AI, this appointment comes as no surprise.

While AI has long been a cornerstone of the computing field, the rise of generative AI is transforming how we work, learn, and solve problems. With years of experience researching, teaching, and experimenting with AI technologies, Joyner is well-positioned to help guide Tech toward a strategic and thoughtful approach to AI in education.

Congratulations, Professor Joyner!

Read more: https://vist.ly/5aemp

07/02/2026

One conversation led Ethan Maluhia Roberts to OMS Analytics. Another helped him land his next role.

Throughout the program, Roberts leaned into everything OMS Analytics had to offer — from career coaching and resume support to networking with classmates. As graduation approached, those connections paid off: he received three job offers and ultimately accepted one that came through a referral from a fellow OMS Analytics student.

Now a solutions engineer at Paramark, Roberts' story is a reminder that the OMS Analytics network extends far beyond the classroom.

Read more about his journey and why he chose OMS Analytics: https://vist.ly/59vy6

05/11/2026

05/07/2026

Girish Rajasekar’s commitment to continuous learning helped him achieve multiple milestones during his time as an OMS Analytics student. After enrolling, he transitioned from an engineering program manager role into data engineering — modernizing both his skill set and his approach to work.

This week, Girish reaches a long-standing personal goal: earning his master’s degree from a U.S. university — and from a Forbes “New Ivy,” no less. Congrats, Girish! 🎓🐝

05/06/2026

Natalia Sturgill didn’t just keep up as an OMS Analytics student — she built a life alongside it. She became a mom of two, moved across the country twice, earned two promotions, and even filed for a patent — all while pursuing her degree.

Natalia is an incredible example of what’s possible with determination and flexibility. You did it, Natalia! 🎓🐝

05/05/2026

Each step of Shraddha Shankar’s OMS Analytics journey has been worth celebrating — from two promotions to an engagement and wedding, and now graduating from Georgia Tech with her master’s degree.

What an incredible list of achievements. Congrats, Shraddha! 🎓🐝

05/04/2026

Soon-to-be graduate Matthew Lieb took full advantage of the flexibility and top-tier education Georgia Tech’s OMS Analytics program has to offer. Leveraging his in-progress analytics education, Matthew took a job with Northrop Grumman, moved over 2,000 miles across the country to Washington, D.C., formed new relationships, and maintained a fulfilling life with hobbies.

Keep going, Matthew — you’ve already accomplished so much! 🎓🐝

04/27/2026

Join us in a round of applause! Executive Director Joel Sokol was recently awarded the aptly named Outstanding Lifetime Learning Award at the annual Georgia Tech Faculty and Staff Awards. Sokol has dedicated his time and work to expanding access to top-tier data science and analytics education through OMS Analytics since 2017. 👏 👏 👏

If Director Sokol has made an impact on your journey — in or out of the classroom — share your story in the comments below.

04/21/2026

What story are the numbers really telling?

For OMS Analytics student Joe Domaleski, a curiosity about the economic outlook of 2026 had him digging into state and national economic reports at the end of last year. What began as a personal interest eventually became the focus of his Three Minute Thesis (3MT), as he took a deeper look at the reality behind a “strong” economy.

His takeaway? Averages don’t always add up. By masking outliers, averages often fail to reflect the full picture — especially when applied to the assumption that a strong stock market means a strong economy for everyone.

While the S&P 500 has surged since 2020, rising prices and stagnant wages tell a very different story.

“That’s not one shared economic experience,” Domaleski explains. “That’s two very different realities.”

Though his 3MT wrapped in just under three minutes, his work hasn’t stopped. Domaleski is now putting his research into practice by advocating for greater support for existing businesses, local entrepreneurs and startups through local chambers of commerce.

When policy decisions, marketing strategies, and financial planning models rely on aggregate data and the false narrative of an “average consumer,” opportunities to build an economy that works for more than just the average are often missed.