--- title: Our Team | Trans-Solutions Transportation Consultants description: Meet Paul Brinkman, founder Giles Taylor, and the analysts and engineers who build every freight and parcel analysis at Trans-Solutions. image: https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/Trans-Solutions%20consulting%20team.png --- [![Trans-Solutions](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/ts-logo-white.svg)](https://trans-solutions.com/) [Services](https://trans-solutions.com/services) - [Freight Rate Negotiation](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-rate-negotiation) - [Parcel Rate Negotiation](https://trans-solutions.com/services-parcel-rate-negotiation) - [Carrier Sourcing & RFP](https://trans-solutions.com/services-carrier-sourcing-rfp) - [Vendor & TMS Selection](https://trans-solutions.com/services-vendor-tms-selection) - [Cold Chain Logistics](https://trans-solutions.com/services-cold-chain-logistics) - [Transportation Operations Audit](https://trans-solutions.com/services-transportation-audit) - [Freight Bills & Recovery](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-bill-audit-claims-recovery) - [Network Design](https://trans-solutions.com/services-network-design) [Case studies](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies) How we work - [Team](https://trans-solutions.com/about-us) - [Paul Brinkman, President](https://trans-solutions.com/paul-brinkman) - [Pricing](https://trans-solutions.com/pricing) [Blog](https://trans-solutions.com/blog-1) [Contact](https://trans-solutions.com/contact) [Savings Calculator](https://trans-solutions.com/savings-calculator#step1) [Book a call](https://trans-solutions.com/contact) # Meet the Trans-Solutions team Transportation consultants who are engineers and analysts, so every recommendation starts from your shipment data ![Paul Brinkman president of a shipping cost reduction consultancy](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/Paul%20Brinkman-1.jpg) ## Paul Brinkman President [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-brinkman-3634894/) Focus Your team negotiates a carrier contract every few years. Paul has been in one every week, for the past 15 years. Background Paul participates in every engagement. He reviews the analyses, sits in the negotiations, and stays through implementation. Fifteen years in cost reduction consulting, and President of Trans-Solutions since 2024. [More about Paul](https://trans-solutions.com/paul-brinkman) Articles by Paul - [Network Design](https://trans-solutions.com/services-network-design) - [Vendor & TMS Selection](https://trans-solutions.com/services-vendor-tms-selection) - [Freight Rate Negotiation](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-rate-negotiation) ![Giles Taylor founder of a transportation optimization consulting company](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/member%20Giles%20Taylor.jpg) ## Giles Taylor Founder [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/giles-taylor-5a768/) Focus Network design, transportation audits, and operations engineering. Background Over 35 years in operations management across manufacturing, retail, mail order, wholesale, and e-business. Engineer by trade. Founded Trans-Solutions in 1997. Tools and methods Tools and methods: Distribution network modeling, transportation audits, and fact-based, numbers-driven analysis. Full bio Giles is a logistics professional with over 35 years of progressive operations management experience. He has extensive expertise in reducing expenses while improving operational effectiveness and enhancing customer service. Giles' work spans many segments of business: manufacturing, retail, mail order, wholesale, and e-business. An engineer by trade, Giles founded Trans-Solutions in 1997 on a fact-based, numbers-driven approach to freight management decisions. His clients have included pharmaceutical, medical device, specialty retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and consumer goods companies. Under his leadership, Trans-Solutions built its network modeling and transportation audit services. Articles by Giles - [The Five Questions You Should Ask About Your Transportation Strategy](https://trans-solutions.com/blog/the-five-questions-every-supply-chain-leader-should-ask-about-their-transportation-strategy) - [Network Design](https://trans-solutions.com/services-network-design) - [Cold Chain Logistics](https://trans-solutions.com/services-cold-chain-logistics) ![max tang transportation operations research engineer](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/max%20tang%20member.jpg) ## Max Tang Operations Research Engineer Focus Supply chain, transportation flow, and pricing models, and the tools behind our freight sourcing analysis. Background M.S. in Applied Data Analytics, Boston University. B.A. in Information Technology and Informatics, Rutgers University. Earlier data analysis and software development work in China. Tools and methods Python, R, SQL, PySpark, Tableau, machine learning, regression and predictive analysis, Six Sigma and DMAIC. Full bio From an early age, Max developed a deep interest not only in programming but also in uncovering actionable, evidence-based insights from data. Believing that the best way to master this discipline was through a world-class education, Max pursued his undergraduate and graduate degrees in the United States, earning his Bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and his Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics from Boston University. Prior to his university studies, Max worked for several companies in China, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, model testing and modification, software development, and building user-friendly applications. Since joining Trans-Solutions, he has significantly strengthened the data science group by modernizing key tools and developing new ones. He enhanced legacy programs, added new features to Xact Negotiator, our proprietary freight sourcing analysis tool, and streamlined the annual parcel update process. Max is our go-to expert for complex modeling and software solutions. He continues to design robust, multi-layered models of supply chains, transportation flows, and pricing structures. Languages: Mandarin (native), English (fluent)." ![Frannie Fang transportation data analyst](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/Frannie%20Fang-2.jpg) ## Frannie Fang Consultant [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](http://www.linkedin.com/in/frannie-fang-276a88239) Focus Freight audit, shipment databases, and network studies. Background M.S. in Applied Business Analytics, Boston University. Ten years of data work, including teaching economics and analyzing client data at a securities firm. Tools and methods Python, R, PostgreSQL, BI and data visualization, Six Sigma Green Belt. Full bio Frannie learned and nurtured skills in data and trend analysis that are critical in the field. Besides her proficiency in all things transportation, she specializes in process improvement, global logistics, supply chain management, and network studies. After completing her undergraduate studies, Frannie worked as an economics teacher. This involved developing and implementing a six-term curriculum with 50 classes: syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments tailored to students' learning levels. Her hard work produced four students who were awarded Best Performance at the 2020 International Economics Olympiad (top 5% of the total competition). Moving on to further develop her data wrangling, analysis, and programming skills, she worked for a securities company, assisting investment advisors with client data and investment performance. In this job she conducted in-depth analysis of market trends and financial data, including customer churn. To do this, she used various data sources, market reports, financial statements, and economic indicators. Still eager to become proficient in data analysis and programming, she enrolled in Boston University's Master's in Applied Business Analytics program. Frannie has worked in various roles managing, understanding, analyzing, and optimizing data for 10 years. At Trans-Solutions, Frannie manages massive databases, heads our [freight audit business](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-bill-audit-claims-recovery), and continues to flourish as a consultant. Certification: Six Sigma Green Belt. Publication: Simulation Analysis of Repair Kits with Customized Part Service Levels, Proceedings of the 53rd Northeast Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference. ![Manav Shah supply chain analyst](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/Manav%20Shah%20member.jpg) ## Manav Shah Supply Chain Analyst [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/manav-shah-8089151b8/) Focus Freight audit, carrier rate benchmarking, and automated reporting. Background M.S. in Supply Chain Management, Boston University, 2025. B.B.A., NMIMS University, Mumbai. Earlier work in procurement and supplier management. Tools and methods Excel VBA, Power BI, process automation, Six Sigma Green Belt. Full bio Manav is a data-driven supply chain analyst who brings analytical rigor and technical expertise to freight optimization and cost recovery across all transportation modes. He combines deep knowledge of procurement, rate analysis, and operations optimization with strong capabilities in process automation and analytics to identify and engineer measurable savings for clients. His approach centers on translating complex supply chain data into business outcomes. Whether performing detailed freight audits, benchmarking carrier rates, engineering procurement strategies, or architecting automated reporting systems, Manav focuses on uncovering opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency. A Six Sigma Green Belt with advanced Excel VBA and Power BI expertise, Manav has built end-to-end automation platforms, designed self-service analytics dashboards, and led multi-million-dollar rate optimization engagements. He brings a global perspective to supply chain challenges, combining hands-on experience in procurement and supplier management with a sharp eye for process improvement and cross-functional execution. Core competencies: freight audit and analysis, carrier rate negotiation, process automation, cost reduction and recovery, Power BI analytics, Excel VBA development, procurement and sourcing, operations optimization. Education: M.S. Supply Chain Management, Boston University, December 2025. B.B.A., NMIMS University, Mumbai. ## People who worked with us Client > Their team has collected over 60% of all requested claims. Trans-Solutions continues to be a critical partner for our Supply Chain and Logistics team. ![Matthew Price freight bill collection client](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/1547915756113-1.jpeg) Matthew Price Materials Management Supervisor, Novavax [![OBJECTS](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/OBJECTS.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-price-495853179/) Carrier partner > Paul makes the RFP process seamless and gives you all the information you need to be successful. I recommend working with his team. ![jassal rojero carrier partner](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/41b5720ab1feb4e07c9dbafcfbfe3e3449ac4686.webp) Jassal Rojero Sea Logistics Sales, Kuehne+Nagel [![OBJECTS](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/OBJECTS.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jassal-rojero-261643155/) ## Advisors ![Mike Rizzo head of GTM Ops](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/1777943356928.jpeg) ## Mike Rizzo Head of Go-To-Market Operations [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedrizzo/) Partner HuckleberryOps Background Mike runs go-to-market as a product, with one owner, clear decision rights, and a data layer that holds up when Finance asks how the number was built. Fifteen years building the systems behind marketing, sales, and customer success. Founder of MarketingOps.com. ![Branko Kral head of organic growth](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/branko%20kral.jpeg) ## Branko Kral Head of Organic Growth [![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/linkedin-badge.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/brankokral/) Partner HuckleberryOps Background Branko builds organic and AI search visibility for technical companies and turns it into qualified leads. He led Backlinko at Semrush after the acquisition, and built and sold his own agency. ![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/cta-bg.jpg) ## How much are you leaving on the table? Instant estimate based on data from 600+ clients we have helped Calculate your savings potential ### Ready to get started? [Book a call with Paul](https://trans-solutions.com/contact) ![Trans-Solutions](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/ts-logo-white.svg) Trans-Solutions, Inc. 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