Tom Cools
Developer Relations Engineer @ Timefold
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Developer Relations Engineer for Timefold, Java Champion and leader of the Belgian Java User Group. Tom has a decade worth of experience delivering systems and loves to share not only knowledge but also passion for our craft.
You can read more at his blog (http://www.tomcools.be) or follow him on Bluesky (@tomcools.be).
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Planning the Ultimate Roadtrip with Timefold
Ready for the ultimate roadtrip? You’ve got dozens of must-visit spots, limited time, and miles of open road ahead. But how can you plan such a trip as efficiently as possible?
In this talk, we’ll explore how to plan the most efficient roadtrip using Timefold, an open-source AI solver. By setting up some basic domain classes, you'll be able to tackle vehicle routing problems without getting lost in the magic (aka math). Through a series of live demos, you'll see practical examples in action and leave with a powerful new tool in your problem-solving toolbox.
So join in as we use our favorite programming language to optimize the adventure of a lifetime!
Optimizing Santa's travels with Timefold
Every Christmas Eve, Santa faces a monumental challenge: delivering gifts to millions of children around the world in just one night. There’s no time for detours, and a well-crafted plan is essential!
In this talk, we’ll help Santa find the optimal travel route for his journey using Timefold, an open-source AI solver. By setting up some basic domain classes, you'll be able to tackle vehicle routing problems without getting lost in the magic (aka math).
Through a series of live demos, you'll see practical examples in action and leave with a powerful new tool in your problem-solving toolbox.
So join in and let's use our favorite programming language to make sure everyone gets their presents under the Christmas tree!
LLMs can't optimize schedules, but AI can!
LLMs have made remarkable progress, which might suggest they're the answer to everything. However, when it comes to everyday tasks like creating work schedules they tend to fall short. As a result, humans often end up creating a schedule manually, which is usually far from optimal.
Fortunately, there’s a lesser-known branch of AI that excels at complex scheduling. In this talk, we’ll discuss Timefold, a Java based open-source AI solver, and you'll discover how it leverages magic (aka math) to generate optimized schedules.
With a series of live demos, you’ll see this form of AI in action and walk away equipped with a powerful new tool for your problem-solving toolbox.
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