Alicia Gilbert, PhD

Lead Data Scientist

McNeely Plastics of Sigma Plastics Group

Dr. Alicia Gilbert is the lead data scientist at McNeely Plastics. She holds a Ph.D. in Computational Engineering and a Six Sigma Black Belt professional certificate from Mississippi State University. Dr. Gilbert specializes in using manufacturing simulations, predictive maintenance, and generative AI to solve complex operational challenges. With experience across manufacturing, healthcare, and academia, she builds AI-driven solutions that bridge data science and business strategy. Known for her technical precision, Dr. Gilbert is an expert in the data-to-decision pipeline and a leading voice in industrial process improvement and optimization.