Formed in 1998, Tempest is dedicated to meeting the growing needs of diverse organizations by providing analysis, software, consulting and collaborative instruction services in mathematical and statistical modeling, optimization and control, data collection, and database construction and management. We have deep expertise in mathematical and statistical modeling as well as a nuanced understanding of the health and life sciences landscape derived from years of experience in applied mathematics, engineering and the biological sciences. This unique skill set has enabled Tempest to address physics- and engineering-related problems of mechanical vibration, laser systems, fluid flow and transport, and routing and planning for teams of vehicles, as well as ecological, social and public health modeling. Tempest personnel have teamed with public health professionals, college admissions staff, market researchers, psychologists, computer scientists, engineers, hydrologists, actuaries, and lawyers in a number of public policy, commercial product development, and research and development efforts. As a trusted partner and advisor, Tempest has collaborated with numerous clients ranging from the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and Applied Research Associates to Draper Labs, Northrop Grumman and Boeing.