Decision systems in mobility and commerce: In conversation with Goda Ramkumar

Goda Ramkumar, Vice President of Data Science at Swiggy, sat down with Carolyn Mooney, Nextmv CEO, to discuss the evolution of their decision systems in mobility and commerce, from strategic network design to real-time assignments for delivery partners and orders. The conversation covers the journey from greedy algorithms to more sophisticated mathematical optimization approaches.

Additional topics include scaling, simulation and multi-objective optimization, and the need for systematic infrastructure to support decision systems. Ramkumar also shares principles for success: striving for "win-win" outcomes in the multi-sided marketplace and aligning systems directly with business goals.