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• 1. [Article] Municipal Wastewater Asset Prioritization Using Hierarchical Decision Modeling

  Hierarchical Decision Modeling (HDM) has been developed as a decision making tool across multiple industries in wide variety of applications. This paper presents the development of HDM as a tool to be ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Municipal Wastewater Asset Prioritization Using Hierarchical Decision Modeling Author: Bregaj, Nertila, Chaichi, Nina, McGraw, Sean, Nour, Alaa, Pizarro, Melinda, Provenzola, Jeremy Year: 2013 Hierarchical Decision Modeling (HDM) has been developed as a decision making tool across multiple industries in wide variety of applications. This paper presents the development of HDM as a tool to be used as an asset prioritization tool in the municipal wastewater industry. Converting an admittedly poorly developed risk-impact matrix, integrating expert feedback across two teams and a manager, and following the guidance of the established problem statement, an effective asset prioritization tool was developed as a means to accurately and consistently score and rank assets according to their priority for consideration for repair or replacement. Following development, a simulation was performed to validate the effectiveness of the tool by comparing it to against the experience and expertise of the current decision maker. Title: Municipal Wastewater Asset Prioritization Using Hierarchical Decision Modeling Author: Bregaj, Nertila, Chaichi, Nina, McGraw, Sean, Nour, Alaa, Pizarro, Melinda, Provenzola, Jeremy Year: 2013 Hierarchical Decision Modeling (HDM) has been developed as a decision making tool across multiple industries in wide variety of applications. This paper presents the development of HDM as a tool to be used as an asset prioritization tool in the municipal wastewater industry. Converting an admittedly poorly developed risk-impact matrix, integrating expert feedback across two teams and a manager, and following the guidance of the established problem statement, an effective asset prioritization tool was developed as a means to accurately and consistently score and rank assets according to their priority for consideration for repair or replacement. Following development, a simulation was performed to validate the effectiveness of the tool by comparing it to against the experience and expertise of the current decision maker. Close

• 2. [Article] Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers?

  Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers? Author: Nguyen, Hung, Nickeson, Matt, Provenzola, Jeremy, Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Runde, Neil Year: 2011 Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to high technology firms. However, significant costs are associated with both kinds of endeavors. Can a tangible, monetary value be placed on training and development? Our hypothesis is that it can, but that training offers largely intangible benefits to companies such as improvements in employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Examples from literature and a custom survey distributed to mid-level managers in several high-tech Portland firms resulted in confirmation of our hypotheses that employee development offers few tangible but many intangible benefits which can improve employee performance. Title: Is Employee Development a Sound Investment for Employers? Author: Nguyen, Hung, Nickeson, Matt, Provenzola, Jeremy, Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Runde, Neil Year: 2011 Training is a necessary part of all modern employment. Employee development is a different kind of process involving long term mentorship and continuing follow-up of results which can be particular to high technology firms. However, significant costs are associated with both kinds of endeavors. Can a tangible, monetary value be placed on training and development? Our hypothesis is that it can, but that training offers largely intangible benefits to companies such as improvements in employee attraction, motivation, and retention. Examples from literature and a custom survey distributed to mid-level managers in several high-tech Portland firms resulted in confirmation of our hypotheses that employee development offers few tangible but many intangible benefits which can improve employee performance. Close

• 3. [Article] Economic Analysis of the Pacific Garbage Patch: Application of Economics, Sustainability and Scenario Analysis

  The purpose of this paper is to perform an economic analysis of multiple scenarios involving the collection of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A variety of scenarios were considered and data ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Economic Analysis of the Pacific Garbage Patch: Application of Economics, Sustainability and Scenario Analysis Author: Tucker, David, Provenzola, Jeremy, Shetty, Namitha, Rampalli, Phaneendra, Thorsvik, Andrew Year: 2013 The purpose of this paper is to perform an economic analysis of multiple scenarios involving the collection of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A variety of scenarios were considered and data from ongoing research was used to develop assumptions regarding the size of the patch, economic benefit to harvest the plastic and potential subsidies to make the process feasible. This paper considers several factors such as ownership, responsibility, the problem, details of the garbage patch, model for the collection methodology, and an economic analysis. Title: Economic Analysis of the Pacific Garbage Patch: Application of Economics, Sustainability and Scenario Analysis Author: Tucker, David, Provenzola, Jeremy, Shetty, Namitha, Rampalli, Phaneendra, Thorsvik, Andrew Year: 2013 The purpose of this paper is to perform an economic analysis of multiple scenarios involving the collection of plastic from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. A variety of scenarios were considered and data from ongoing research was used to develop assumptions regarding the size of the patch, economic benefit to harvest the plastic and potential subsidies to make the process feasible. This paper considers several factors such as ownership, responsibility, the problem, details of the garbage patch, model for the collection methodology, and an economic analysis. Close

• 4. [Article] Netnography: Evolution, Trends, and Implications as a Fuzzy Front End Tool

  Since its inception in 1995, the practice of Netnography has undergone notable shifts from its most fundamental premises and assumptions to its procedures and applications. Through a study and evaluation ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Netnography: Evolution, Trends, and Implications as a Fuzzy Front End Tool Author: Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Provenzola, Jeremy, Loanzon, Emy, Al Malllak, Manar Year: 2011 Since its inception in 1995, the practice of Netnography has undergone notable shifts from its most fundamental premises and assumptions to its procedures and applications. Through a study and evaluation of a timeline of relevant literature, this paper explores the elements that have evolved since 1995, what has caused such shifts to take place, and what the future of Netnography may look like and its implications for the product development process as a Fuzzy Front End tool. The analysis revealed that Netnography is effectively applied during Phases 1 and 2 of the Fuzzy Front End. Although Netnography may prove valuable in the opportunity identification phase, particularly given the relative ease with which it can be used to identify lead users, it is not a sufficient tool to replace conventional FFE tools. Its evolution is found to be directly related to the respective evolution of computer-mediated communications and the online infrastructure. Since 1995, Netnography has expanded to include more automated and passive applications and will continue to evolve as a tool as long as the online consumer environment and respective behaviors continue to change. Title: Netnography: Evolution, Trends, and Implications as a Fuzzy Front End Tool Author: Siriwannangkul, Benjamas, Provenzola, Jeremy, Loanzon, Emy, Al Malllak, Manar Year: 2011 Since its inception in 1995, the practice of Netnography has undergone notable shifts from its most fundamental premises and assumptions to its procedures and applications. Through a study and evaluation of a timeline of relevant literature, this paper explores the elements that have evolved since 1995, what has caused such shifts to take place, and what the future of Netnography may look like and its implications for the product development process as a Fuzzy Front End tool. The analysis revealed that Netnography is effectively applied during Phases 1 and 2 of the Fuzzy Front End. Although Netnography may prove valuable in the opportunity identification phase, particularly given the relative ease with which it can be used to identify lead users, it is not a sufficient tool to replace conventional FFE tools. Its evolution is found to be directly related to the respective evolution of computer-mediated communications and the online infrastructure. Since 1995, Netnography has expanded to include more automated and passive applications and will continue to evolve as a tool as long as the online consumer environment and respective behaviors continue to change. Close

• 5. [Article] Leveling Demand Across the Portland Fire Department Using Non-linear Goal Programming

  This research is being submitted to show the use of non-linear goal programming to determine the demand and resource leveling of the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau. The objective of resource leveling is ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Leveling Demand Across the Portland Fire Department Using Non-linear Goal Programming Author: Nour, Alaa, Abudawod, Baraa, White, Corey, Provenzola, Jeremy, McGraw, Sean Year: 2012 This research is being submitted to show the use of non-linear goal programming to determine the demand and resource leveling of the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau. The objective of resource leveling is to determine the strategic placement of fire bureau resources throughout the city. This objective is met through the use a linear regression analysis and the development of a non-linear goal programming model. The results of this research show how the use of a non-linear goal program is effective at determining the optimal demand to resources level as a function of the fire management area size. Title: Leveling Demand Across the Portland Fire Department Using Non-linear Goal Programming Author: Nour, Alaa, Abudawod, Baraa, White, Corey, Provenzola, Jeremy, McGraw, Sean Year: 2012 This research is being submitted to show the use of non-linear goal programming to determine the demand and resource leveling of the Portland Fire & Rescue Bureau. The objective of resource leveling is to determine the strategic placement of fire bureau resources throughout the city. This objective is met through the use a linear regression analysis and the development of a non-linear goal programming model. The results of this research show how the use of a non-linear goal program is effective at determining the optimal demand to resources level as a function of the fire management area size. Close

• 6. [Article] RollTop Marketing Plan

  Today’s consumers are exposed to a wide range of electronic gadgets, mainly laptops and tablets, each one addressing part of the users’ needs such as portability, performance, and application accessibility, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: RollTop Marketing Plan Author: Hogaboam, Liliya, Cho, Yonghee, Natarajan, Rupha, Sater, Abrahim, Ju, Jiali, Provenzola, Jeremy Year: 2012 Today’s consumers are exposed to a wide range of electronic gadgets, mainly laptops and tablets, each one addressing part of the users’ needs such as portability, performance, and application accessibility, to name a few. The current fast pace, “on the move” life style is forcing the consumers to demand a full solution ready at their fingertips all the times. Possessing, carrying, and using two devices at once is not practical and is causing an inconvenient problem to a generation that is ready to own every single electronic gadget out there. Also, the trend of environmentally concerned people has been increasing year after year, as well as the consumer demand for green (recyclable and very efficient) products. A good point to keep in mind is that the manufacturers acknowledge the consumers’ partnership in innovation and they are giving it a great deal of consideration. At Samsung, being part of the current generation, we captured those concerns and developed the concept for the Rolltop. The solution is a Laptop/Tablet/Standalone screen, 3 in 1 product that satisfies the versatility of the “on the move” customer needs and ‘I need this gadget too’ desires. A fully recyclable, more efficient in terms of power consumption, and flexible OLED/LEC (organic light-emitting diode/electrochemical-cell) display combined with the latest computing power and other ergonomic/mechanic features will cover all our consumer concerns, strengthen Samsung’s position in the driver seat and most importantly, put the environmental efforts in consumer electronics on the right track. The Rolltop is the essential companion for the users, who through their turbulent lives, need an inherent keyboard to work on spreadsheets and other documents (as a 13-inch laptop), and a large multi-touch (17-inch tablet) screen and a stylus for design. Finally, the bonus 17” standalone display with its vibrant colors is there for movies time. The Rolltop will be equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, a Windows 8 operating system, a 500GB or SSD storage of up to 128GB, the Wi-Fi, WiMax and Bluetooth options along with the latest Thunderbolt technology. The approximate 3 pounds device will be available for a suggested $1,215. Note: The Marketing Log appendix is included here as a supplemental file. Title: RollTop Marketing Plan Author: Hogaboam, Liliya, Cho, Yonghee, Natarajan, Rupha, Sater, Abrahim, Ju, Jiali, Provenzola, Jeremy Year: 2012 Today’s consumers are exposed to a wide range of electronic gadgets, mainly laptops and tablets, each one addressing part of the users’ needs such as portability, performance, and application accessibility, to name a few. The current fast pace, “on the move” life style is forcing the consumers to demand a full solution ready at their fingertips all the times. Possessing, carrying, and using two devices at once is not practical and is causing an inconvenient problem to a generation that is ready to own every single electronic gadget out there. Also, the trend of environmentally concerned people has been increasing year after year, as well as the consumer demand for green (recyclable and very efficient) products. A good point to keep in mind is that the manufacturers acknowledge the consumers’ partnership in innovation and they are giving it a great deal of consideration. At Samsung, being part of the current generation, we captured those concerns and developed the concept for the Rolltop. The solution is a Laptop/Tablet/Standalone screen, 3 in 1 product that satisfies the versatility of the “on the move” customer needs and ‘I need this gadget too’ desires. A fully recyclable, more efficient in terms of power consumption, and flexible OLED/LEC (organic light-emitting diode/electrochemical-cell) display combined with the latest computing power and other ergonomic/mechanic features will cover all our consumer concerns, strengthen Samsung’s position in the driver seat and most importantly, put the environmental efforts in consumer electronics on the right track. The Rolltop is the essential companion for the users, who through their turbulent lives, need an inherent keyboard to work on spreadsheets and other documents (as a 13-inch laptop), and a large multi-touch (17-inch tablet) screen and a stylus for design. Finally, the bonus 17” standalone display with its vibrant colors is there for movies time. The Rolltop will be equipped with an Intel Core i7 processor, a Windows 8 operating system, a 500GB or SSD storage of up to 128GB, the Wi-Fi, WiMax and Bluetooth options along with the latest Thunderbolt technology. The approximate 3 pounds device will be available for a suggested $1,215. Note: The Marketing Log appendix is included here as a supplemental file. Close