Ricardo Leão

Operations Research Entrepreneur
Optimization | Decision Science | Career Development

Professional Foundation

My career has been shaped at the intersection of Operations Research, large-scale decision systems, and organizational leadership.

Across corporate and consulting environments, I have led optimization initiatives where advanced modeling was directly tied to financial performance, operational scalability, and strategic transformation. My experience spans logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, financial services, and heavy industry — consistently operating in high-impact, decision-critical contexts.

Beyond technical depth, my focus has been on building and leading analytical teams. I have worked closely with technical specialists while engaging executive stakeholders, translating complex models into strategic direction and organizational alignment.

This trajectory naturally evolved into entrepreneurship. As Co-Founder and COO of a technology startup, I focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence with Operations Research to build scalable decision platforms. The ambition is to make advanced optimization frameworks more accessible and operational in real-world environments.

OR-Path reflects this foundation — combining applied optimization, leadership development, and product-building to support professionals navigating the transition from theory to market impact.