Opher Baron, PhD is a Distinguished Professor at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, and Co-Founder and CEO of SiMLQ. An expert in operations management, queueing theory, and service system optimization, his work focuses on using data, simulation, and analytics to improve complex operational systems.
Opher is a co-founder of SiMLQ, a University of Toronto spin-off that uses simulation, machine learning, and queueing models to create digital twins for predictive and prescriptive process improvement. SiMLQ’s healthcare work focuses on improving patient flow, reducing wait times, and helping hospitals evaluate operational and capacity decisions before implementing them in practice.
Opher holds a PhD from MIT and has extensive experience in research, teaching, and industry collaboration. He is also a frequent speaker and commentator on operations, supply chain management, and data-driven decision-making.