Professor. Researcher. Business Practitioner.

Preparing people for
the future of business.

Applied education, research, and real-world experience at the intersection of professional sales, supply chain, transportation, and artificial intelligence.

17+Years Teaching Experience
7+Peer-Reviewed Publications
20+Years Business Leadership
MultipleIndustry & University Partnerships
Latest O’Connor Brief

The O’Connor Brief

Issue No. 004 · September 2026
5 Minute ReadBusiness Education + Future of Work

Experience Is the New Credential

As AI makes knowledge easier to access, employers are increasingly looking for evidence that graduates can apply what they know. Experience, judgment, communication, and execution are becoming stronger differentiators.

“The degree tells an employer what a student studied. Experience begins to show what that student can do.”

Ideas should create impact.

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