

113: Operations Research, Prescriptive Analytics, & Decision Science w/ Adam De Jans & Steven Stark
11 snips Jun 5, 2024
Adam De Jans, Decision Science Lead at Toyota North America, and Steven Stark, Senior Data Scientist at American Tire Distributors, dive into operations research and prescriptive analytics. They discuss the evolving landscape of data job titles and the confusion it brings to recruiters. The duo reveals optimization techniques and tools like Cplex and Gurobi vital for real-time decision-making. A lighthearted take on the diet problem showcases how analytics can also impact personal choices. They emphasize networking as crucial in advancing data careers.
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Data Titles
- Data roles have many titles for similar work.
- Titles like analytical modeler, research assistant, or data scientist often overlap.
LinkedIn Titles
- Choose LinkedIn titles that best reflect your actual work.
- Don't entirely fabricate experience, but prioritize clarity for recruiters.
Working at NBC
- Stephen Stark enjoyed working at NBC Sports Next.
- He found the entertainment industry interesting due to the NBC brand's wide reach.