We’re AMPL – A Mathematical Programming Language (pronounced “ample”) – a global team that has long been dedicated to delivering a high-performing modeling language specifically for optimization. Over time, we’ve evolved into a comprehensive ecosystem and solver partner. Today, AMPL stands as a complete system for building large-scale optimization toolchains.
The history of AMPL is a story of growth
Where we started
AMPL’s journey began almost 30 years ago at Bell Laboratories, where founders Robert Fourer, David Gay, and Brian Kernighan developed AMPL to help people communicate optimization models to computer systems using the power and convenience of familiar algebraic formulations.
Following its general release, AMPL’s reputation grew rapidly, supporting new implementations of traditional optimization models and motivating applications in new areas. The book “AMPL: A Modeling Language for Mathematical Programming” became the best-recognized introduction to practical algebraic modeling.
For several years, AMPL remained part of Lucent Technologies, the company that became parent to Bell Laboratories. Eventually, the founders of AMPL were able to become more officially involved in the support of the customers and growth of AMPL.
Where we are
AMPL grew to full independence with the dissolution of AMPL Optimization LLC and the launch of AMPL Optimization Inc., a California C-Corporation, in 2013. Since then, we have dedicated our professional efforts to providing the best optimization tools to professionals throughout business, engineering, science, and education.
AMPL maintains a focus on continued product development and the support of our customers. Our development teams boast extraordinary talent in optimization and mathematical modeling.
Our customers are some of the top-performing companies in over 40 major industries globally. Our continued partnerships allow us to bring the world’s best solvers, while our in-house developments of APIs, data connectors, and more provide a one-stop shopping experience to support your application from conception through development and all the way to production.
“I would have loved to spend my whole career at Bell Labs — a fantastic place — but that was not to be. In 2003 the ‘‘dot com bubble’’ burst. Lucent Technologies, which after the breakup of the Bell System had become the parent company of Bell Labs, fell on hard times…”
Our Leadership Team
The team – to name a few! There are many developers, managers, and specialists behind closed doors making sure we keep delivering state-of-the-art optimization tools.
Bill leads our ship, while overseeing the development and technological direction of the company.
Leads the development team and oversees the creation and maintenance of products and services.
Everything sales and customer success! Evan helps our customers find the right solutions for their projects.
Manages marketing strategy, partnerships, design, and brand experience.
Manages all things operations, licensing, and related support.
Avid lecturer and conference circuit traveler, provides marketing, sales, operation and customer support and guidance.
Avid developer of AMPL and provides strategic guidance for the development team.
Provides strategic guidance, professional insights and directional feedback.
Committed to Our Mission, Inspired by Our Vision
At AMPL Optimization we are on a mission to deliver the fastest, most intuitive modeling language, enhanced by strategic integrations and partnerships with industry-leading products. We are dedicated to maintaining a fully supported, easy-to-use platform that enables the effortless creation of full-scale, robust optimization applications, from prototyping to deployment and integration.
Our vision is to lead the future of optimization by fostering innovation and collaboration, creating solutions that empower businesses to thrive in a complex and dynamic world.
Innovation
We are committed to continuous improvement and staying ahead in the industry.
Integreity
We emphasize ethical practices and transparency in all we do.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of teamwork within the company and with our partners.
Customer Focus
Our clients’ success is our priority, and we strive to meet their needs effectively.
AMPL is dedicated to being a leader in optimization, committed to innovation, integrity, and customer success. Learn more about us or get in touch today.
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AMPL was developed by Robert Fourer, David Gay, and Brian Kernighan at Bell Laboratories. Today, AMPL supports dozens of solvers, both open source and commercial software, including BARON, COPT, CPLEX, CONOPT, Gurobi, KNITRO, LGO, LINDO Global, LOQO, MINOS, Octeract, SNOPT, and Xpress. AMPL is used by more than 100 corporate clients, and by government agencies and academic institutions.
