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I am Dr. Michael Kirste, a dedicated Operations Research professional and computer scientist with more than 10 years of experience in optimization and software development.

My passion lies in solving complex problems through a combination of mathematical modeling, heuristics, and algorithm design. Since my early school years, I have been a passionate software developer, continuously refining my skills and building efficient, high-performance solutions.

With a strong scientific foundation and practical engineering experience, I specialize in:

• Operations Research & Mathematical Optimization
• Software Development
• Algorithm Design
• Simulation & Heuristics
• Supply Chain Management

Throughout my career, I have helped organizations make better, faster, and more robust decisions - bridging the gap between research and real-world applications. Currently, my focus is on data-driven approaches to designing efficient combinatorial optimization algorithms.

I am applying this expertise in my role as a Senior Operations Research Expert at POM Consult, where I develop advanced optimization solutions and software tools for production planning and supply chain management.

Expertise

• Optimization & Operations Research - Design and implementation of mathematical models and algorithms to tackle scheduling, routing, and supply chain problems.
• Software Development - Extensive experience in developing production-ready software tools, focusing on clean code, performance, and scalability.
• Algorithm Design - Development of heuristics, metaheuristics, and custom optimization routines tailored to practical business needs.
• Supply Chain & Decision Support - Combining OR techniques with software to deliver decision support systems that improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Selected Projects

• Production Planning Software - Designed and implemented optimization algorithms and system architecture for a production planning tool, enabling customers to significantly improve production efficiency.
• Warehouse Simulation Environment - Developed a simulation framework for compact intralogistics warehouse systems (digital twin) under varying configurations to evaluate and optimize storage and retrieval strategies.
• Forecasting & Inventory Management - Developed and deployed forecasting software to reduce stockouts and improve inventory control.
• Flexible Data Visualization Platform - Built a Vue-based application for analyzing complex data and KPIs, enhancing transparency and decision-making in operational environments.
• Supply Chain Optimization Research - Conducted research on lot-sizing problems with stochastic production output, leading to publications and a doctoral thesis in Operations Research.

Contact

📧 Email: mail@michaelkirste.de
📞 Phone: +49 (0) 159 05462156

“Driving Efficiency with Advanced Algorithms & Software Development”