Perfectionism is just fear in a ball gown. I broke free when I stopped treating mistakes as character flaws and started treating them as data.
Amanda McMinn · In Her Own Words
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Amanda McMinn is the Manager of Commercial Pricing and Supply Operations at Guttman Energy, Inc., where she leads a team of analysts in delivering actionable insights to optimize supply and sales operations. She collaborates closely with stakeholders across departments to translate business needs into technical solutions, manage inventory and allocation reporting, and support strategic decision-making through forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis. Amanda is dedicated to ensuring operational accuracy and efficiency while driving performance improvements across the organization.
Prior to her current role, Amanda built extensive experience in pricing and inventory analysis with LGG Industrial, Guttman Energy, and CNX, where she honed her expertise in data analysis, reporting, and operational strategy. Her background in applied mathematics and data science allows her to leverage large datasets to identify trends, optimize product performance, and provide actionable recommendations that support both internal teams and external partners.
Amanda holds a Master of Science in Data Science from Eastern University (anticipated Dec 2025) and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh. She is passionate about applying analytical rigor to solve complex business challenges. She is a ruling elder at the United Presbyterian Church and involved in volunteer efforts supporting animal welfare, religion, and science and technology. Amanda is also recognized by Marquis Who’s Who for her professional accomplishments in the field of mathematics and data science.
Her Interview
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my family, who have always encouraged me to pursue my goals and continue striving for excellence. Their support and belief in me have been a constant source of motivation throughout my career.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering this industry that they can truly have it all—you can build a fulfilling career while being a parent. It’s all about prioritizing and making intentional choices. Remember, you have a lifetime ahead to accomplish your goals, so pace yourself and stay focused on what matters most.
03What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
If you ignore ethics/fairness/data quality you’ll end up with shiny garbage. Might look great but be unusable or worse, harmful.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Curiosity. There’s always something fascinating buried under the surface.
Loyalty. If I’m helping you, I’m in it.
Balance. Everyone needs to experience different aspects of life.
Authenticity. Pretending to be what you think people want eventually breaks everything.
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