Biography
Andrew Kinley, Assistant Teaching Professor, MPS Analytics
The Roux Institute at Northeastern University
Education
Ph.D. Computer Science, Indiana University, 2001
Area of Expertise
Dr. Kinley specializes in data analytics education with expertise in ethical data storytelling and innovative hybrid pedagogy. His work focuses on making analytics accessible to diverse learners while emphasizing the critical importance of understanding data’s potential for both insight and misuse. He bridges technical competency with practical application, preparing students to become thoughtful data practitioners who can communicate effectively across industries.
Research and Professional Focus Areas
- Storytelling with Data: Exploring how narrative choices shape data interpretation and the ethical implications of selective analysis
- Data-Driven Decision Making in the Age of AI: Integrating AI tools while maintaining human judgment and interpretive skills
- Innovative Hybrid Pedagogy: Developing inclusive teaching methods that equally engage in-person and remote students
- Experiential Learning in Analytics: Creating partnerships with nonprofits to provide real-world data challenges
Teaching
Dr. Kinley teaches numerous courses including
- Introduction to Analytics: Foundational course redesigned with progressive skill-building
- Introduction to Enterprise Analytics: Focus on organizational data applications
- Data Management and Big Data: Technical skills for large-scale data handling
- Risk Management: Analytics applications in risk assessment
Teaches 8-10 graduate courses annually to 150 – 200 students.
Publications
- 13 peer-reviewed articles including publications in Lecture Notes in Computer Science and International Journal of Expert Systems Research and Applications
- Recent presentations: “Mastering Inquiry and Exploration in Analytics: AI as a Tool” (CPS Faculty Development Conference 2024); “A Tale of Two Data Stories: The Juiced Ball of 1987” (Love Data Conference 2025)
Awards
- CPS Excellence in Teaching Award 2024
Additional Information
Dr. Kinley has created innovative teaching methods including “town hall” office hours that provide collective learning opportunities and has partnered with Maine nonprofits (Pine Tree Legal, In Her Presence, Project Management Institute of Maine, Kind Mind) to give students real-world analytical experience. These partnerships have enabled 30+ students to present findings directly to organizational leadership.
His commitment to accessibility through synchronous hybrid delivery has made graduate education possible for students across Maine who cannot attend in person due to geography, work, or family obligations
Prior to Northeastern, Dr. Kinley held faculty positions at Fordham University (Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies, 2003-2007) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1998-2003). He lives in Falmouth, Maine, where he previously served as School Board member and Chair (2009-2015) and as a Boy Scout leader (2011-2022), mentoring over 100 scouts.
