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2021-Present
Sr Data Scientist at Growers Edge
Delivering data-driven decisions to disrupt AgFinTech one model at a time
2017-Present
Principal at Tony Thompson Consulting
Project work, speaking engagements, and other interesting endeavors
2017-2021
Data Analyst at Marsh McLennan
Easing back into the data / IT world by auditing enrollment data
2013-2017
Board Member / President at Iowa Food Coop
Growing the local food system
2014-2017
Board Member at Iowa Farmers Union
Advocating for policy to support family farms
2007-2012
Researcher, Program Coordinator at Blekinge Institute of Technology
Connecting ideas. Supporting Learners. Designing world-changing experiences.
2005-2006
ReStore Director, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity
Reselling used building materials to raise funds for the mission.
2001-2005
Capacity Building Progam Officer, Habitat for Humanity
Buildng the organizations that build the houses.
Favorite Tools
Python
Databricks
PostgreSQL
Google Colab
Kubota MX6000
No-till drill
EggMobile
Areas of Expertise
Farmland Valuation
Strategic Sustainable Development
Agriculture
Local Foods
Data and AI
Energy Systems
Skills
Logical Consistency
Connecting ideas
2007-2012
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering focusing on Sustainability and Innovation
Integrating Strategic Sustainable Development in Product-Service System Innovation
2006-2007
Blekinge Institute of Technology
Master's in Strategic Leadership toward Sustainability
Understanding our world and connecting with its people to form a solid intellectual foundation and friendships for life
2003
Harvard Business School
Certificate in Non-Profit Executive Education
1996-2000
Cornell College
B.A. in Computer Science
Integrating a Strategic Sustainable Development Perspective in Product-Service System Innovation
A. Thompson. 2012. Ph.D Dissertation.
Decision Support Tools for Sustainable Product Development in a Few Swedish Companies
A. Thompson, P. Lindahl, S. Hallstedt, H. Ny, G. Broman. 2011. Research into Design: Supporting Sustainable Product Development. ISBN 978-981-08-7721-7.
S. Hallstedt, A. Thompson, P. Lindahl. 2013. Journal of Cleaner Production.
Towards Sustainability-driven Innovation through Product-Service Systems
A. Thompson, T. Larsson, G. Broman. 2011. 3rd CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2).
Benefits of a Product-Service System Approach for Long-life Products: The case of light tubes
A. Thompson, H. Ny, P. Lindahl, G. Broman, M. Severinsson. 2012.
Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation: 14th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ERSCP).
Pursuing Sustainability through Servitization in Manufacturing Firms
A. Thompson, T. Larsson, O. Isaksson, G. Broman. Submitted to the Journal of Cleaner Production.
Introductory Approach for Sustainability Integration in Conceptual Design
A. Thompson, S. Hallstedt, O. Isaksson. International Design Conference. 2012.
Resource Consumption in Additive Manufacturing with a PSS Approach
N. Nopparat, B. Kianian, A. Thompson, T. Larsson. 4th CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2). 2013.
Sustainability-driven Product Development -- some challenges and opportunities for the aero industry
S. Hallstedt, A. Thompson. International Society for Airbreathing Engines (ISABE). 2011.
Introducing Strategic Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Product-Service Innovation Across Value Chains
S. Hallstedt and A. Thompson. 2010.
Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation: 14th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ERSCP).
Systems Modeling and Simulation within Sustainability Constraints: The Case of Waterjet Cutting
H. Ny, A. Thompson, KH Robert, G. Broman, H. Haraldsson, D. Koca, H. Sverdrup. Journal of Industrial Ecology. In Review.
Integrating Sustainability and Innovation through a Master's Program in Product-Service Systems
S. Hallstedt and A. Thompson. 2010.
Knowledge Collaboration & Learning for Sustainable Innovation: 14th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production (ERSCP).
Designing PSS Scenarios Out of Traditional Sales Situation: The Use of Business Model Canvas
J. Wallin, K. Chirumalla, A. Thompson. 2012. 5th CIRP International Conference on Industrial Product-Service Systems (IPS2). 2011.
Community Food Systems: Working towards Sustainability and Satisfying Human Needs
M. Monteverde, K. Pease, A. Thompson. 2007.
Master's thesis. Blekinge Institute of Technology.
