Eric Kinser

Eric Kinser serves as a Teaching Professor in the Department of Operations and Decision Technologies at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, where he has earned multiple teaching awards for his excellence in education. As a specialist in business analytics and Microsoft technologies, he teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses focusing on spreadsheet modeling, data visualization with Excel and Power BI, cloud-based analytics, and Visual Basic for Applications. Kinser's influence extends beyond the classroom through his role as co-director of the Grant Thornton Institute for Data Exploration for Risk Assessment and Management (GT-IDEA) and his contribution as a co-author of the "Your Office" textbook series, which has become a valuable resource for Microsoft Office education. His expertise in data analytics and visualization, combined with his ability to teach complex technical concepts effectively, has made him an invaluable asset to the Kelley School of Business, helping prepare students for the increasingly data-driven business world while maintaining a strong focus on practical applications and real-world relevance.