Steven Stark

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.