Gurobi Appoints Dr. Oliver Bastert as Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Bastert leads Gurobi’s R&D team, advancing innovation in the company’s optimization technology.
Gurobi Optimization, LLC, the leader in decision intelligence technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Oliver Bastert to the role of Chief Technology Officer, leading the company’s Research and Development team.
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Dr. Oliver Bastert, CTO, Gurobi Optimization
"We are thrilled to have Dr. Bastert onboard as our Chief Technology Officer,” said Duke Perrucci, CEO of Gurobi Optimization. “Oliver plays a pivotal role in advancing our solver and driving innovation. As we continue our mission to bring optimization everywhere, his leadership will be instrumental."
Dr. Bastert joined the Gurobi team in February and brings over 20 years of experience in B2B software, SaaS, and AI technologies. Prior to joining Gurobi, he served as Vice President of Product Management at FICO, where he led product management for analytics, machine learning, generative AI, and optimization. He also served as a member of the Research & Development team at Dash Optimization, where he contributed to the development of advanced mixed-integer programming algorithms.
"I’m very excited to have joined Gurobi at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth,” said Dr. Bastert. “Gurobi’s technology is leading the way in helping businesses solve their most complex challenges. I look forward to continuing my work with the entire team to push the boundaries of what’s possible with mathematical optimization and drive better decision-making for our customers worldwide.”
About Gurobi Optimization
With Gurobi’s decision intelligence technology, customers can make optimal business decisions in seconds. From workforce scheduling and portfolio optimization to supply chain design and everything in between, Gurobi identifies the optimal solution, out of trillions of possibilities.
As the leader in decision intelligence, Gurobi delivers easy-to-integrate, full-featured software and best-in-class support, with an industry-leading 98% customer satisfaction rating.
Founded in 2008, Gurobi has operations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. It serves customers in nearly all industries, including organizations like SAP, Air France, and the National Football League. For more information, please visit https://www.gurobi.com/ or call +1 713 871 9341.
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