As a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Reza Jazemi has conducted extensive research on supply chain dynamics, demand management, and organizational behavior during crises, including panic buying. With over a decade of expertise in business analytics, corporate planning, and organizational development, he specializes in optimizing business processes and implementing enterprise-level strategies for enhanced efficiency and growth. Reza brings over a decade of expertise in business analytics, corporate planning, and organizational development, where his work has centered on optimizing operations and driving data-informed strategies. His specialization in digital transformation includes a strong focus on business process improvement, enterprise architecture, and re-engineering systems to enhance efficiency. His holistic approach integrates operational planning frameworks and innovative system design to achieve measurable organizational growth and resilience. His professional journey includes impactful roles as a corporate planning manager in housing and mining investment projects, where he spearheaded initiatives in project definition, planning, and budgeting for large-scale projects. He also played a key role in implementing enterprise resource planning systems, enhancing risk management processes, and optimizing performance metrics at the corporate level.