Steven Stark
Senior Data Scientist
CVS Health
Steven Stark is a data scientist with a specialty in mathematical optimization. With over 24,000 followers, Steven is one of the most followed Operations Research (OR) professionals on LinkedIn. He has 9 years of experience delivering optimization solutions across a variety of industries, including sports, retail, automotive, and healthcare. He holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Industrial and Operations Engineering (IOE) from the University of Michigan. Steven is passionate about using mathematical optimization and other operations research techniques to drive business decision making.
Steven grew up in Livonia, MI. He currently resides in Ann Arbor. Outside of work, Steven enjoys rooting for the Tigers, Lions, and University of Michigan.
Uncovering the Hidden Engine of Data Science:
Optimization & Operations Research
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