So you want to be a simulation consultant

This presentation is for those who want to be a simulation consultant, whether in an independent consulting company or within a consulting group in a larger company. Both practical project management and good technical fundamentals are critical for success. Does a simulation consultant need to be an expert in all disciplines? Does he or she need to be an engineer, a modeler, a statistician, and a computer scientist? The ideas presented in this tutorial are based on many years of practical simulation experience. Examples from real world projects will be used to illustrate various points. The author's woeful experience will be used to illustrate pitfalls to avoid.