Altman Vilandrie & Company
225 Franklin Street
24th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
617.753.7200
Analytics Innovation Team – Operations Research Specialist
Company Description:
Altman Vilandrie & Company (AV&Co.) is a boutique strategy consulting group that focuses exclusively on the
telecommunications, media and technology related sectors. As one of the only pure play communications and media
strategy consulting groups in North America, we assist clients in fast, high-impact, confident decision making. We enable
clients to seize new opportunities, improve performance, and increase shareholder value within complex and converging
industries.
The Analytics Innovation Team
Altman Vilandrie & Company delivers actionable, data-driven results to our clients. The Analytics Innovation Team
extends this value by deriving strategic recommendations from large datasets through advanced analytics. By developing
proprietary technology tools, we enable our clients to more directly embed our work in their business processes. The
Analytics Innovation Team uses creativity, analytics, and a strategic eye towards the future to drive client performance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Operations Research Specialist plays 4 important roles:
1. Designing algorithms to convert client questions and datasets into insightful answers
2. Coding algorithms using Python for demonstration, ad-hoc analysis, and small-scale production
3. Guiding professional programmers in understanding and constructing complex production-ready analysis
4. Functioning as a subject matter expert for diverse projects across the firm
Qualifications:
The Operations Research Specialist is an entry to mid-level position for applicants with a mathematically inclined mindset
and a passion for working with large data sets. We seek Specialists with strong data problem solving skills and a track
record of achieving results, as well as a desire for the personal impact that can only be found within a boutique
organization. Candidates should have the following qualifications:
Required Skills
 Extensive knowledge of optimization approaches for graphs/networks and systems of non-linear constraints
 Mastery of dynamic programming
 Intermediate Python skills and familiarity with associated mathematics libraries
 Some familiarity with SQL and relational databases
Experience/Education
 Application of relevant skills to solve complex business problems
 Preparation of analytics results and presentation to managers
 Managing own work under tight time constraints
 Graduate degree in math, computer science, or engineering
 3-5 years experience developing optimization algorithms in a business or academic setting
Location:
Boston, MA.
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