About

Our Passion and Purpose

I have always been fascinated with the tension between what the numbers say and what humans feel. The numbers have less variability yet it’s incomplete to say that we should only look to numbers for answers. In high-stakes decisions, this duality matters. Systems and structure are needed but love and care for people matters just as much.

This is why I do this work; because in the end, the purpose of the systems and structure is to facilitate our love and care for people. And in high-stakes situations, getting it right is all the more important.

Michael Rainey

President and Decision Science Lead

Michael Rainey is a seasoned leader with over 25 years of experience in decision science, data analytics, and geospatial analysis, underpinned by a strong academic and military background. As an educator and former Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy, West Point, Mr. Rainey honed expertise in Systems Engineering, Decision Analysis, Project Management, and Innovative Engineering while directly contributing to the development of future leaders and inspiring each to a lifetime of service.

In the military sector, Mr. Rainey showcased exceptional leadership and strategic acumen during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Serving as a Commander with an area of responsibility in Baghdad, Iraq, he demonstrated operational excellence and resource management skills critical in high-pressure environments. Later, as Aide de Camp to the Commanding General of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Mr. Rainey spearheaded major reconstruction projects in Iraq and Afghanistan, further emphasizing his strengths in decision-making amidst uncertainty and ambiguity.