Jacob Kauffman Email & Phone Number

Houston, TX, US

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

• Leverage Rice's Hutchinson Leadership Initiative to launch Rice Sport Analytics team, a group of ~50 undergraduates that provides analytics and scouting for Rice's Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer teams.
• Provide networking and professional development opportunities for undergraduates interested in Sport Analytics through the coordination of a Speaker Series and info sessions.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Conduct 8-12 interviews per week with prospective Rice University applicants
• Serve as ambassador for Rice Office of Admissions, discussing potential fit of applicants and answering applicant questions

New York, New York, United States

• Conducted research regarding changing platform demographics on Lucra Sports, a peer-to-peer betting startup aimed at creating a platform for social sports wagering
• Constructed data science model to evaluate fairness of bets and flag users who repeatedly make one-sided and unfair wagers

• Synthesize Synergy Sport Technology's advanced statistics to create scouting reports used by both the Men's and Women's team.
• Watch game film of opposing players to supplement these reports with qualitative observations and suggestions.

• Lead a team of 10-12 in the creation of a detailed report and financial model (DCF) over a technology stock
• Instruct team members about the fundamentals of public equity and investment in weekly meetings

Houston, Texas, United States

• Conduct research over the domestic Youth Sports market, exploring its viability and growth potential, while carefully examining several successful youth sports ventures, ultimately using research to put forward a.
• Carefully research and evaluate ~30 potential markets for the XFL's 2023 startup, put forth specific recommendation for eight franchise locations informed by quantitive and qualitative analysis.

Houston, Texas, United States

• Assist in the implementation of Trackman Baseball Analytics technology that collects and analyzes pitch-by-pitch data and creates reports used by coaching staff and players
• Use Trackman and Synergy Analytics tools to synthesize data and watch film on upcoming opponents to create scouting reports and improve team performance

League City, Texas, United States

• Provide quality customer service as an "essential" worker at local hardware store during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Problem-solve and provide expertise for customers with issues pertaining to Lawn & Garden, Hardware, Electrical, and Plumbing.

League City, Texas

• Tutored students from levels PreK through Calculus in math.
• Created customized need-based learning plans/curriculums for center's 70+ students.
• Met with parents monthly to provide updates on their child's progress.