Douglas Coughran

Douglas Coughran is a prominent entrepreneur and engineer who co-founded and serves as the CEO of Foxtrot Systems, a startup focused on developing machine learning and AI systems for the logistics industry.1

Educational Background

Coughran studied mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he was actively involved in various academic and extracurricular activities. During his time at MIT, he:

• Worked as an undergraduate researcher at the MIT Lab for Manufacturing & Productivity
• Served on the MIT Committee on Curricula
• Was a member of the Nominations Board for the MIT Undergraduate Association
• Participated in the MIT Initiative on Innovation1

Professional Experience

Before founding Foxtrot Systems, Coughran gained valuable experience through several internships and roles:

• Interned at Bain & Company as a TEC intern
• Worked as an intern to the Senior Managing Director of Energy at Evercore Partners
• Interned for organizations such as Meg Whitman for Governor 2010, Landa Arquitectos, and CEMEX
• Served as a business development professional at DIYDEV

Entrepreneurial Journey

After his academic and early professional experiences, Coughran co-founded Foxtrot Systems. Under his leadership as CEO, the company has grown significantly:

• Foxtrot Systems has become a category-defining software business, handling $10 billion in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)2
• In April 2022, after eight years of operation, Foxtrot Systems joined Descartes Systems Group3

Personal Interests

Outside of his professional life, Coughran has a passion for sailing. He previously served as a crew member on a family sailing boat named "Volador".

Douglas Coughran's LinkedIn username is indeed douglas-coughran, as mentioned in the query.2