Meinolf Sellmann

Meinolf Sellmann is a prominent German computer scientist and the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at InsideOpt, a company he founded in 2021 that focuses on optimization solutions leveraging artificial intelligence. He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and has a rich academic and professional background in computer science and optimization.

Education and Early Career

Sellmann earned his Master's degree in Computer Science from Paderborn University, graduating summa cum laude in 1997. He continued his studies at the same university, obtaining a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) in 2002, focusing on constraint programming and combinatorial optimization techniques. Following his doctorate, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Cornell University from 2003 to 2004.

Professional Experience

Before founding InsideOpt, Sellmann held several notable positions:

• Director of Network Optimization at Shopify from April 2021 to January 2022.
• Lab Director for Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery at GE Research from January 2017 to April 2021.
• Various roles at IBM, including Senior Manager for Cognitive Data Science and AI for Optimization, where he contributed significantly to cognitive computing initiatives.
• Assistant Professor at Brown University from 2004 to 2010, where he was recognized with an NSF Early Career Award in 2007.

Contributions and Achievements

Sellmann is recognized for his contributions to algorithmic research, particularly in self-improving algorithms and automatic algorithm configuration. He has published over 80 articles in international conferences and journals and holds multiple patents related to optimization technologies. His work has earned him numerous awards, including IBM Outstanding Technical Innovation Awards and multiple first prizes at international programming competitions.

At InsideOpt, Sellmann leads the development of their flagship product, InsideOpt Seeker™, which integrates machine learning with optimization processes to enhance decision-making under uncertainty in various sectors including logistics, manufacturing, and retail.1234

Current Focus

Sellmann's current focus is on advancing decision-making capabilities through AI-driven optimization solutions, addressing challenges inherent in supply chain management and operational efficiency.35 His expertise positions him as a leading figure in the intersection of artificial intelligence and operational research.