Cliff Ragsdale
About the Author
Cliff Ragsdale is a distinguished scholar and educator in the field of business analytics, with a career spanning decades of innovative teaching and research at leading universities. Holding a Ph.D. in Operations Research, he has dedicated his professional life to demystifying complex decision-making processes for students and professionals alike. Ragsdale's approach emphasizes practical application, leveraging spreadsheets as powerful tools for modeling real-world business scenarios. His seminal work, Spreadsheet Modeling & Decision Analysis: A Practical Introduction to Business Analytics, has become a cornerstone text in analytics education, guiding countless readers through optimization techniques, simulation, and data-driven strategies. Beyond the classroom, Ragsdale consults for Fortune 500 companies, applying his expertise to enhance operational efficiency and strategic planning. His contributions continue to shape the intersection of technology and business decision-making.
