Dribbling through data and scoring insights- I'm a recent graduate of NC State University with a B.S. in statistics now entering the professional world of data analytics. My passion for data is nearly matched by my love for soccer, having played at the Division 1 collegiate level as an undergraduate student. Balancing academics and athletics honed both my technical and professional skills. My academic background has provided me with a solid foundation in statistical methods and modeling, as well as data visualization, with proficiencies in R, Python, SAS, and Tableau. My involvement in athletics equipped me with teamwork and adaptability skills through performance under pressure to think strategically and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of people. I am eager to merge all of these skills together as I work towards completing an M.S. in Advanced Analytics at the Institute for Advanced Analytics. My motivation in becoming an elite data scientist is my love for transforming data into valuable insights for impactful decision-making. If you share this passion and want to talk about data science, sports, or anything else, let’s connect!