#7 Peter Cacioppi: Real-Time Model Deployment

In this episode, Mike & Vijay sit down with Peter Cacioppi, Principal Operations Research Scientist at Decision Spot to dive into the intersection of model building and production software development. Peter shares insights on the tools he's developed, the role of Python in the Gurobi ecosystem, and the transformative impact of LLMs on software development workflows, particularly in real-time optimization. Tune in to explore the challenges and innovations in bringing production models to life.Chapters0:00 - Preview 1:20 - Meet Peter Caccioppi1:47 - Integrating Computer Science in OR7:16 - Tidy, Tested, and Safe16:55 - The History & Utitlity of Ticdat 31:21 - GenAI's Role in OR and Software DevelopmentFollow the showApple: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-decision-intelligence-lab/id1811085064⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/0lFoAVKqJHTYSZNpeN61ou?si=0ae973aab0174b3b⁠Connect with guestPeter Cacioppi: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-cacioppi-86519210/Connect with hostsProf. Vijay Mehrotra (University of San Francisco): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijay-mehrotra-ba9498/⁠Prof. Michael Watson (Northwestern University): ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-watson-07600a1⁠About the podcastThe Decision Intelligence Lab podcast delivers real-world insights for data professionals, business leaders, and anyone seeking to leverage data & AI for smarter decision-making & successful business outcomes.For business inquiries, email at ⁠[email protected]⁠