Great to see this post here -- really enjoyed writing it! I think it's really cool how an algorithm from an operational research context can play a critical role in a high-availability large-scale cloud service.
LP is a shockingly good way to optimize a system. If you can put inputs/outputs into the correct form. Had an econ prof that loved these things for doing supply/demand maxima and minimum finding. He didnt outright say it but I think it was his current line of study when I was taking classes from him the 90s. I thought that, as he managed to bring it up in every class he taught.
sumtechguy|9 months ago
Onavo|9 months ago