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!
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/