Optimization Catalyst
Episodes
#007 Driving Innovation on the Rails: Product Management, AI, and Transformation at Union Pacific | Prasanna Rajendran (Union Pacific Railro
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Union Pacific Railroad, a historic leader in American railroads, is reimagining its future through digital transformation. In this episode, we uncover...
#006 🇺🇸 Math into Margin: Navigating Volatility with AI and Decision Intelligence | Alison Cozad (Aimpoint Digital) & Aakash Deep (ORMAE)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today´s volatile business environment — marked by supply chain disruptions, commodity price swings, and geopolitical uncertainty — making the ...
#005 🇧🇷 Como a IA e analytics aceleram decisões em setores estratégicos | Jorge Simões (EDP)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fábricas digitais, aplicações preditivas e IA generativa impulsionam a inovação em infraestrutura. O uso de dados otimiza manutenção de ativos,...
#004 🇺🇸 How technology and AI are streamlining airline operations | Solange Gelman (United Airlines)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Airlines use data-driven optimization to improve ground operations, enhance decision-making under uncertainty, and evaluate emerging technologies. AI,...
#003 🇧🇷 Dados e modelos otimizam o futuro da energia | Mikio Kawai Jr. (Safira Energia)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Modelos matemáticos e análise de dados otimizam consumo e distribuição, conectam o setor elétrico ao varejo, ampliam a eficiência em sistemas pú...
#002 🇺🇸 How AI and innovation are reshaping logistics | Sunzay Passari (UPS)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UPS drives large-scale transformation through AI and strategic innovation. The conversation explores key priorities for 2025, challenges of implementi...
#001 🇧🇷 Como a otimização transforma o setor de energia? | Franklin Miguel (Electra Energy)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A otimização matemática reduz custos, emissões e riscos na infraestrutura energética. Com o avanço do mercado livre, cresce o uso de ciência de...