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 in-person event May 1st, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Gurobi Connect Atlanta 2025
May 1st, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Us at Gurobi Connect: Lunch & Learn at Topgolf Midtown Atlanta

📅 Thursday, May 1st | 🕚 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Topgolf Midtown Atlanta – 1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

We’re excited to invite you to Gurobi Connect, an exclusive Lunch & Learn event designed for professionals exploring the power of mathematical optimization. Whether you’re new to Gurobi or already using optimization in your work, this event is a great way to gain insights, ask questions, and connect with peers.

What’s on the Agenda:

  • 10:00 – 10:30 AM | Arrival & Check-In

  • 10:30 – 11:15 AM | Optimization in the Age of AI: Gurobi Overview & Highlights

    Jue Xue, Technical Account Manager, Gurobi
    Explore how mathematical optimization fits into today’s AI-driven landscape. We’ll provide a high-level overview of optimization fundamentals, share real-world applications, and how organizations improve decision-making and operational efficiency.

  • 11:15 – 12:00 PM | Partner Presentation: Real-World Use Cases & Success Stories

    Simon Chow, Principal Data Scientist, Aimpoint Digital
    Gain insights into practical applications of optimization with a 45-minute presentation from our featured partner. You’ll hear compelling client success stories and learn how leading organizations are solving complex challenges and driving business value with optimization.

  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM | Lunch, Open Discussion, Networking & Topgolf Gameplay
    Wrap up with a casual lunch, open-floor discussion on topics that matter to you, and enjoy networking with fellow attendees while hitting a few balls at Topgolf.

  • 2:00 PM | Event Concludes

After the presentations, stick around to enjoy networking, lunch, and some friendly competition with Topgolf gameplay!

🎯 Have topics or questions you’d like us to cover? Let us know when you RSVP—we’d love to tailor the conversation to what matters most to you.

👉 Reserve your spot now—we look forward to seeing you!

Meet the Experts

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Dr. Jue Xue

Technical Account Manager – Americas
Gurobi Optimization

Dr. Jue Xue

Technical Account Manager – Americas
Gurobi Optimization

Dr. Xue is an accomplished professional with diverse and extensive experience. He received a PhD in operations research from Carnegie Mellon University. Upon graduation, he started teaching and research career as a professor at universities across continents. Later on, he moved into industry with IBM Global Services and IBM Software Group. He has spent 20 years at IBM as a consultant, senior solution architect, and managing data scientist. Before joining Gurobi, as a director of data science at AstraZeneca, he introduced and productionized decision optimization in clinical trial practice. His real world experience consists of numerous projects across various industries and government agencies, ranging from new business opportunity identification; vision, strategy and road map creation; innovative solution design and architect; team creation and building; solution delivery, and user enablement. He enjoys collaborating with clients and helping them to success. He is passionate in identifying and bridging decision problems with innovative solutions. He enjoys traveling, hiking, gardening, learning, and spending time with family and friends.

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Simon Chow

Principal Data Scientist
Aimpoint Digital

Simon Chow

Principal Data Scientist
Aimpoint Digital

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Sascha Haake

Senior Enterprise Account Director
Gurobi Optimization

Sascha Haake

Senior Enterprise Account Director
Gurobi Optimization

Sascha earned his Bachelor in Business Marketing with focus on European Economics in Germany. He has 20+ years of experience across sales, business development and product marketing  – with the vast majority  focused in the high tech and SaaS solutions space. Prior to Gurobi, Sascha was responsible for driving the net new business for Oracle SaaS across Europe - where he developed the sales organization from scratch. Before, Sascha held several senior executive roles in Hewlett Packard Enterprise across multiple regions, responsible for Sales and Category management with the main focus of incremental business, revenue streams and margin. This journey took him from Germany to Dubai UAE,  Singapore and Amsterdam.

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Dan Beran

Account Manager
Gurobi Optimization

Dan Beran

Account Manager
Gurobi Optimization

As part of the Hunter Team, Mr. Beran is responsible for helping Gurobi develop relationships with customers across a variety of industries. Mr. Beran has over 10 years of B2B sales and business development experience working for companies such as Wells Fargo, Certify Travel & Expense, and Dassault Systemes. Mr. Beran earned recognition at both software companies he worked for, Certify Travel & Expense and Dassault Systemes, for sales performance and ability to effectively execute an account-based marketing strategy. Mr. Beran holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Management & Policy from the University of Arizona.