samuel2

Hi HN,

I am currently looking for internships / junior positions in OR but there is almost nothing, even though the technology (e.g. integer linear solvers) had huge improvements over the last decade. There are open source implementations (e.g. HiGHS) and modeling languages (JuMP.jl) making it possible to solve complex decision problems at almost no cost.

- Why is the interest in optimization models not exploding in the industry?

- Is OR a promising field to specialize in?

- What is the best strategy to connect with OR practitioners?

Thanks for your insights!

Hi! I have academic background in math - optimization, stats, machine learning & have programming skills. I am considering to specialize in optimization for energy industry. What resources could you recommend to get started? Are there any solid textbooks on physics / engineering that you would recommend?

Thanks!

Hi! Do you know any books on math optimization that are essential for anybody getting into this field? Is there any classical literature for optimization related to ML? Thanks!

My current list includes:

1. Numerical Optimization by Jorge Nocedal Stephen J. Wright

2. Algorithms for Optimization - introduction to optimization with a focus on practical algorithms

3. Algorithms for Decision Making - a broad introduction to algorithms for decision making under uncertainty

[2] https://algorithmsbook.com/optimization/

[3] https://algorithmsbook.com/