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Optimization Catalyst

Podcast by Gurobi

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Technology & science

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The podcast Optimization Catalyst explores how mathematics and technology drive better decision-making in business, using powerful optimization tools to solve complex challenges and guide leaders toward smarter, more effective strategies. Sponsored by Gurobi.

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6 episodes

episode #006 🇺🇸 Math into Margin: Navigating Volatility with AI and Decision Intelligence | Alison Cozad (Aimpoint Digital) & Aakash Deep (ORMAE) artwork

#006 🇺🇸 Math into Margin: Navigating Volatility with AI and Decision Intelligence | Alison Cozad (Aimpoint Digital) & Aakash Deep (ORMAE)

In today´s volatile business environment — marked by supply chain disruptions, commodity price swings, and geopolitical uncertainty — making the right decision isn´t enough. You need to make the optimal one. In this episode of the Optimization Catalyst, host David O´Keefe sits down with Dr. Alison Cozad (Aimpoint Digital) and Aakash Deep (ORMAE Group) to explore how companies can use mathematical optimization, AI, and advanced analytics to navigate volatility and unlock measurable business value. They discuss how static planning systems are giving way to dynamic, real-time decision intelligence — and how the combination of optimization and AI is helping business leaders not just find the best solution, but understand it, trust it, and act on it. Participantes: * Alison Cozad [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisoncozad], Specialist in analytics and optimization applied to complex business decision-making, Aimpoint Digital. * Aakash Deep [https://www.linkedin.com/in/aakashdeep], Specialist in custom business solutions with optimization, AI, and data engineering, ORMAE Group. Host(s): * David O´Keefe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidokeefe/], Director of Alliance Americas, Gurobi [https://www.gurobi.com/].

26 Mar 2026 - 26 min
episode #005 🇧🇷 Como a IA e analytics aceleram decisões em setores estratégicos | Jorge Simões (EDP) artwork

#005 🇧🇷 Como a IA e analytics aceleram decisões em setores estratégicos | Jorge Simões (EDP)

Fábricas digitais, aplicações preditivas e IA generativa impulsionam a inovação em infraestrutura. O uso de dados otimiza manutenção de ativos, viabiliza MVPs mais rápidos e apoia decisões técnicas e regulatórias em ambientes complexos e de rápida transformação tecnológica. Participantes: * Jorge Simões [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jorgesimoes], Executive Director for Digital & Technology, South America, EDP. Host(s): * David O´Keefe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidokeefe/], Director of Alliance Americas, Gurobi [https://www.gurobi.com/]. * Thiago Oliveira, Diretor de Business da Bitka Analytics, Bitka Analytics. * Elízio Rezende [https://www.linkedin.com/in/el%C3%ADzio-rezende-de-almeida-20983112/], Líder de Inovação em Ciência de Dados, Bitka Analytics.

30 Sep 2025 - 34 min
episode #004 🇺🇸 How technology and AI are streamlining airline operations | Solange Gelman (United Airlines) artwork

#004 🇺🇸 How technology and AI are streamlining airline operations | Solange Gelman (United Airlines)

Airlines use data-driven optimization to improve ground operations, enhance decision-making under uncertainty, and evaluate emerging technologies. AI, IoT, and automation are reshaping airport systems, with a focus on long-term sustainability and operational efficiency. Participants: * Solange Gelman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/solangegelman], Director of IT Application Development - Airport Operations Technologies, United Airlines. Host(s): * David O´Keefe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidokeefe/], Director of Alliance Americas, Gurobi [https://www.gurobi.com/]. * Steve Sashihara [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevesashihara/], Founder and CEO, Princeton [https://princeton.com/].

2 Sep 2025 - 27 min
episode #003 🇧🇷 Dados e modelos otimizam o futuro da energia | Mikio Kawai Jr. (Safira Energia) artwork

#003 🇧🇷 Dados e modelos otimizam o futuro da energia | Mikio Kawai Jr. (Safira Energia)

Modelos matemáticos e análise de dados otimizam consumo e distribuição, conectam o setor elétrico ao varejo, ampliam a eficiência em sistemas públicos e privados. Em última análise, eles viabilizam a alocação inteligente de recursos em um cenário de fontes diversas e descentralizadas. Participantes: * Mikio Kawai Jr. [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikio-kawai-jr-a1158653], CEO, Safira Energia. Host(s): * David O´Keefe [https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidokeefe/], Director of Alliance Americas, Gurobi [https://www.gurobi.com/]. * Marcelo Reis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelo-reis-a3b76925/?originalSubdomain=br], Diretor de Otimização, Bitka Analytics. * Elízio Rezende [https://www.linkedin.com/in/el%C3%ADzio-rezende-de-almeida-20983112/], Líder de Inovação em Ciência de Dados, Bitka Analytics.

12 Aug 2025 - 40 min
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