Summary
Troy Long is a Senior Applied Scientist in Fort Worth with 11 years of experience applying operations research and optimization to real-world decision problems, particularly in healthcare and radiation therapy. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan and has moved research-grade algorithms into production at Radformation, balancing research, prototyping, and development. His background spans stochastic modeling, cardinality-constrained combinatorial problems, GPU-accelerated implementations, and heuristic design, reflecting a blend of theoretical depth and practical engineering. Known as an "Operations Research Junkie," he excels at turning complex optimization challenges into deployable solutions that improve clinical and operational outcomes.
11 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial and Operations Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Industrial and Operations Engineering at University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering at University of Arkansas
Spanish, English