Meet Our Leadership Team
At Optimal Dynamics we bring together unparalleled expertise in analytics and network optimization with decades of experience in transportation and logistics. This unique combination allows us to provide transformative solutions that empower our customers to optimize their operations, automate decision-making, and achieve sustainable growth.
Industry veterans and innovative minds pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of logistics.
Daniel Powell
As Co-founder and CEO, Daniel leverages his expertise in data and analytics to solve complex logistics challenges. Committed to modernizing operations through automated decision-making, he drives impactful change for Optimal Dynamics customers, pioneering AI use cases in the industry.
Warren Powell
Warren, Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Optimal Dynamics, is a leading expert in computational stochastic optimization and decision-making under uncertainty, with applications in transportation, logistics, and energy. A renowned author and award recipient, his work bridges theory and real-world impact.
Juliana Nascimento
Named a 2024 Woman in Supply Chain, Juliana's work on Approximate Dynamic Programming and innovative algorithms has optimized networks for enterprise carriers improving efficiency and profitability. As Chief Analytics Officer at Optimal Dynamics, she bridges academic research and practical industry solutions.
Ron Lazo
As Chief Customer Officer at Optimal Dynamics, Ron brings over 30 years of experience in transportation and logistics technology. Known for driving large-scale digital transformations, he has a proven record of boosting efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. Ron spent over 20 years at Manhattan Associates, leading strategic improvements for top-tier organizations.
Scott Kenerly
As Chief Financial Officer at Optimal Dynamics, Scott provides leadership and strategy to scale high-growth tech companies. Focused on long-term growth and value creation, his expertise includes financial strategy, operational scaling, corporate development, and investor relations, with extensive experience in VC-backed enterprise software firms.
Zach Schuchart
With over 20 years of experience in North American and European transportation, including roles at UPS, CHAINalytics, and XPO, Zach brings deep expertise to the team. As Head of Sales, he oversees Account Executives and Solutions Engineers, guiding prospective customers through the evaluation of advanced optimization solutions that drive operational success.
Kero Mikaeil
As Head of Engineering at Optimal Dynamics, Kero leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that transform the logistics and transportation industry. With a deep background in computer engineering and scalable architecture, Kero drives innovation across Optimal Dynamics' platform, ensuring seamless performance and reliability for customers.
Joe Durante
Joe is the Sr. VP of Artificial Intelligence at Optimal Dynamics. He earned his PhD from Princeton University, where his research focused on sequential decision problems and optimization under uncertainty. Joe applies these advanced principles to the truckload industry, leading the development of software that delivers industry-leading results.
Erica Frank
As VP of Marketing at Optimal Dynamics, Erica leads efforts to highlight carriers' success with the company’s advanced decision automation platform. With over 20 years in B2B enterprise software, she has held senior roles at industry leaders like Solera, Omnitracs, and SmartDrive, consistently delivering impactful solutions for the transportation sector.
Davison Schopmeyer
As Head of Customer Experience, Davison is focused on driving measurable value and long-term success for Optimal Dynamics customers. Davison has held senior roles at Gartner, enVista, and Manhattan Associates, where he guided organizations through the selection and implementation of transformative technologies across supply chain and enterprise systems.
Clive Miles
Clive, our Head of Solutions Delivery, is a logistics leader with 15 years of experience driving large-scale WMS and TMS transformations for top-tier retailers. An early adopter of AI in logistics, he brings a product mindset and deep cross-functional expertise to help Optimal Dynamics customers unlock value through smarter planning and decision-making.
Joe Pricer
As Head of Platform Solutions Engineering at Optimal Dynamics, Joe leads the design and implementation of technology to optimize truckload operations. With over 20 years in transportation and supply chain, he has a strong record of driving operational excellence. Previously, Joe managed OTR operations and led optimization initiatives at U.S. Xpress.
Ben Marks
As Senior Solutions Sales Engineer, Ben leads prospective Optimal Dynamics customers through an evaluation process designed to uncover high-impact opportunities and define a clear path to success. With 20+ years at FedEx, Ben brings deep transportation expertise and a consultative approach to ensure every plan is built for long-term value.
Kenzi Klein
As Chief of Staff, Kenzi leverages her logistics expertise to streamline operations and support strategic decision-making across all areas of Optimal Dynamics. With 7 years of frontline experience at Coyote Logistics, where she managed operations for dozens of key accounts, Kenzi delivers practical, results-driven solutions for the company.
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