Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

813: Solving Business Problems Optimally with Data, with Jerry Yurchisin

Aug 27, 2024

Jerry Yurchisin, a mathematical optimization expert from Gurobi, joins the conversation to explore the power of optimization in solving complex business challenges. He discusses engaging examples like the Burrito Optimization Game, explaining its real-world applications. Key differences between machine learning and optimization are highlighted, emphasizing how the latter can provide clear prescriptive solutions. Yurchisin also touches on the integration of large language models in optimization, advancements in GPU technology, and the complexities of NP-hard problems.