Convergent Analytics is a Cincinnati, Ohio-based industrial analytics, process optimization, and operational intelligence consultancy focused on helping engineering and operations organizations transform complex data into actionable intelligence.

Leadership

Nicholas Malott, PhD — Founder & Principal Researcher

Nicholas brings experience spanning industrial automation, manufacturing analytics, process control, applied machine learning, high-performance computing, and topological data analysis. His work combines practical industrial implementation with a substantial peer-reviewed research portfolio developed through graduate research at the University of Cincinnati College of Engineering and Applied Science.

His published research covers persistent homology, topological data analysis, distributed computing, machine learning, streaming analytics, and scalable computational methods for large engineering datasets. This research foundation informs the analytical methods, technical rigor, and problem-solving approach used throughout Convergent Analytics engagements.

Areas of Expertise

Industrial Analytics & Manufacturing Intelligence
Process Optimization & Advanced Process Control
Operational Intelligence & Decision Support
High-Performance Computing & Optimization
Topological Data Analysis & Advanced Analytics
Industrial Automation, PLCs, and Control Systems
Operational Data Infrastructure & Historians

Company Background

Convergent Analytics was established to bridge the gap between advanced analytical research and practical industrial implementation. Many organizations possess significant operational data but struggle to translate that information into measurable business outcomes. The company focuses on delivering solutions that are technically rigorous, explainable, and deployable in real operating environments.

Mission

Our mission is to help industrial organizations make better decisions through engineering-driven analytics, process optimization, operational intelligence, applied machine learning, and research-informed problem solving.

Professional Profiles

Additional professional and technical background is available through the profiles below.

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Cincinnati Roots

Located in the Greater Cincinnati region, Convergent Analytics operates within one of the Midwest's strongest manufacturing and engineering ecosystems. The company serves organizations throughout Cincinnati, Ohio, the Midwest, and across North America.

Convergent Analytics is a DBA of Malott Holdings LLC.