Nick Sexson
Thoughts and musings from a life full of curiosity.

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Nov
09
You Are Clay

You Are Clay

You are clay. You can be molded and formed into something different. This can be done many times over, and
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Oct
07
Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Optimization- Part 2

Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Optimization- Part 2

In part one of this series we talked a little bit about the divide between operations an optimization. I am
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Jul
03
Sustainability as an Outcome

Sustainability as an Outcome

I think we are fortunate to find ourselves in a time where sustainability is more frequently valued and prioritized than
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Jul
02
When Loving Something Isn't Enough

When Loving Something Isn't Enough

I had an interesting discussion the other day. A few people were discussing someone who is leaving their job for
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Jun
28
Finding The Right Words

Finding The Right Words

Most of the time I struggle to find the right words to express what I am trying to convey. Sometimes,
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Jun
15
A Beginners Guide to Julia map(),mapreduce(), and Related Functions

A Beginners Guide to Julia map(),mapreduce(), and Related Functions

The map family of functions, including map(), mapreduce(), mapfoldl(), and mapfoldr() have quickly become some of my favorite and most
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Jun
13
Why I Use the Julia Programming Language

Why I Use the Julia Programming Language

I love using the Julia Programming Language. I think it is a ridiculously well designed language that lets you get
6 min read
Jun
12
Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Optimization- Part 1

Bridging the Gap Between Operations and Optimization- Part 1

My work puts me at the intersection of optimization and operations on a daily basis. While I consider this a
6 min read