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Operations Research & Optimization Engineer - Applied AI for Networks
Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Only remote
Expert in Operations Research, Ph.DAlgorithm DesignLinear ProgrammingMathematical OptimizationRoutingLoad BalancingPlant OptimizationOptimization AlgorithmsMachine Learning OperationsNetwork Optimization
Combinatorial Optimization Algorithms
Expertise in designing and deploying combinatorial optimization algorithms including column generation, Branch-and-Price, Branch-and-Cut, and Benders decomposition, applied to load balancing, traffic routing, and network engineering problems.
Mathematical Modeling & Solver Integration
Strong background in mathematical modeling with hands-on experience integrating solvers such as Cplex, Gurobi, Knitro, and SCIP for solving complex optimization problems in industrial and research contexts.
Python & C++ Development
Proficiency in Python and C++ development for implementing optimization algorithms, machine learning hybridization, and solver extensions, including contributions to the Knitro optimization solver.
Column Generation & Branch-and-Price
Deep knowledge of column generation and Branch-and-Price techniques, applied to network design, vehicle fleet sizing, and distributed protocol optimization.
Constraint Programming
Application of constraint programming methods to combinatorial and scheduling problems in operations research.
Machine Learning for Optimization
Hybridization of machine learning with combinatorial optimization algorithms, including learning under constraints, for network engineering applications.
Scikit-learn
Use of Scikit-learn for machine learning tasks integrated into optimization workflows.
Git & LaTeX
Version control with Git and scientific document preparation with LaTeX for research and engineering projects.
Network Engineering & Traffic Routing
Design of algorithms for load balancing, traffic routing, and distributed protocols deployed in network products at Huawei Technologies France.
Research & Patent Development
Author of 8 patents and 30+ scientific publications in the fields of network optimization, load balancing, routing, and energy efficiency.
Expertise in designing and deploying combinatorial optimization algorithms including column generation, Branch-and-Price, Branch-and-Cut, and Benders decomposition, applied to load balancing, traffic routing, and network engineering problems.
Mathematical Modeling & Solver Integration
Strong background in mathematical modeling with hands-on experience integrating solvers such as Cplex, Gurobi, Knitro, and SCIP for solving complex optimization problems in industrial and research contexts.
Python & C++ Development
Proficiency in Python and C++ development for implementing optimization algorithms, machine learning hybridization, and solver extensions, including contributions to the Knitro optimization solver.
Column Generation & Branch-and-Price
Deep knowledge of column generation and Branch-and-Price techniques, applied to network design, vehicle fleet sizing, and distributed protocol optimization.
Constraint Programming
Application of constraint programming methods to combinatorial and scheduling problems in operations research.
Machine Learning for Optimization
Hybridization of machine learning with combinatorial optimization algorithms, including learning under constraints, for network engineering applications.
Scikit-learn
Use of Scikit-learn for machine learning tasks integrated into optimization workflows.
Git & LaTeX
Version control with Git and scientific document preparation with LaTeX for research and engineering projects.
Network Engineering & Traffic Routing
Design of algorithms for load balancing, traffic routing, and distributed protocols deployed in network products at Huawei Technologies France.
Research & Patent Development
Author of 8 patents and 30+ scientific publications in the fields of network optimization, load balancing, routing, and energy efficiency.
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
ArabicNative speakerEnglishFluentFrenchNative speaker
Project history
Design of optimization algorithms (column generation, cutting planes, Benders decomposition, Lagrangian relaxation, learning under constraints) for load balancing, traffic routing and distributed protocols in Huawei network products. Leading R&D projects in collaboration with teams in China and academic partners. Supervision of 9 interns/students (M1 to Ph.D.). 8 patents filed.
Branch-and-Benders algorithm for an optimal power flow problem using Xpress solver. Modeling and C++ development with Knitro solver for refinery blend scheduling for Total. Contributed to the development of the Knitro optimization solver with new features.
Project with a home-delivery company on optimal vehicle fleet sizing using Branch-and-Price, meta-heuristic, and column generation approaches.