Make the optimal choice
We help organizations solve complex operational decisions—across network design, resource allocation, and pricing—using advanced optimization and AI.
Our solutions translate data into actionable decisions that improve revenue, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
Our Services
NETWORK PLANNING
Design high-performing network of service delivery resources (fleet, delivery agents) that maximize revenue, improve coverage, and ensure operational feasibility
RESOURCE SCHEDULING
Optimally assign or schedule resources (fleet, machines, staff) to tasks to improve utilization, reduce cost, and ensure compliance
REVENUE MANAGEMENT
Drive pricing and inventory decisions using demand forecasting, willingness-to-pay modeling, and competitive intelligence.
DECISION SUPPORT SERVICES
Deliver high-impact consulting engagements combining optimization, analytics, and deep industry expertise.
Industry Focus
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Clean-Sheet Network Designer to evaluate multiple new scenarios (adding a new station, route, flight re-timing, airport curfews) and build a rotationally feasible schedule
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Schedule Optimizer for building rotated scheduled incorporating all maintenance, crew, and operational requirements
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Fleet Assignment Manager to optimally assign flights to fleet-types to maximize network profitability
Crew Scheduling
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Crew Pairing Optimizer
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Crew Training Optimizer
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Integrated Aircraft Schedule and Crew Pairing Optimizer
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Maintenance and Tail-Assignment Planner to develop optimal maintenance schedule and build aircraft routings with objective to minimize fuel burn and cover flight-schedule and maintenance requirements
Revenue Management
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Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
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Pricing Optimization
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Business Intelligence
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Segment as well as Network RM
Ground Workforce Scheduling
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Manpower Planning and Shift Optimizer
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Task Allocation and Rostering Optimizer
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Multi-Criteria Disruption Recovery Manager for integrated recovery of Aircraft, Pax and Crew under multi-objective (Financial, Customer, and Operational) decision making
About Us
Our Approach
Solutions that fit client context and requirements.
Combine practical experience with analytical expertise.
Proof of concept before deployment.
Fast implementation.
Who We Are
We are a team of decision science experts and industry practitioners with deep experience in airline and transportation operations.
Our leadership brings CXO-level experience and advanced training in Operations Research, enabling us to bridge the gap between theoretical optimization and real-world execution.
Dr Ankur Garg
Founder
Ankur is a senior executive leader with two decades of experience in Airlines, Management Consulting and Decision Sciences. Before founding OPTIVARA, Ankur held senior level positions in airlines such as Chief Commercial Officer at Air India Express / AirAsia India, Vice President (Revenue Management, Ancillary & Distribution) at IndiGo. In addition to being a co-founder of OPTIVARA, Ankur is also an Adjunct Faculty at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Visiting Faculty at prestigious management institutes like Indian School of Business (ISB) and Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs).
Abhishek Datta
Co-Founder
With more than a decade of experience in the Aviation industry, Abhishek has worked across both analytical and strategy roles. During his prior roles with airlines including Air India Express, AirAsia India and IndiGo, Abhishek has not only led development of analytical platforms for Network Optimization and Revenue Management, but also led strategic functions like Long-term Network Planning. Abhishek holds Masters in Operations Research from Northeastern University, Boston and a B. Tech. from Manipal University.
Contact Us
403, Bestech Chambers, Block-B,
Sushant Lok - I, Sector 27
Gurugram - 122002,
Haryana, India