Alan Salzberg
Subject-Matter Expert | Ph.D. in Statistics
Dr. Alan Salzberg is a subject-matter expert and frequent Summit collaborator. Dr. Salzberg’s focus is statistical analysis, sampling, estimation, and modeling, especially using large or complex datasets. Many of Dr. Salzberg’s consulting projects and research papers have related to the detection and measurement of bias. Having testified as an expert witness in the area of statistics in multiple venues, Dr. Salzberg values the importance of communicating results in a clear and understandable way. In particular, the litigation analytics group focuses not only on finding the right solution, but also on explaining and presenting that solution to audiences that have no background in math or statistics.
Dr. Salzberg is the Founder and Principal of Salt Hill Statistical Consulting. He has also held positions at Analysis & Inference (CEO), KPMG Economic Consulting Services, and Morgan Stanley.
Dr. Salzberg earned his Ph.D. in statistics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also received an M.A. in statistics and a B.S. in economics. He maintains a blog discussing probability in everyday life called "What Are the Chances?"