Transferring to Syracuse University in 2017 will always be the best decision I have ever made. As soon as I heard about SU’s new Sport Analytics program, I knew that was what I wanted to do. Over the course of my two and a half years at Syracuse, I made lifelong friends and met lifelong mentors.
While at Syracuse, I conducted analytics for the men’s basketball team, traveled to nationally known conferences, and ultimately grow into a better version of myself.
My fondest memory was presenting my research to the Sport Management Advisory Council during my sophomore year. College benefactor David Falk challenged me throughout my presentation, asking different types of questions. When I finished presenting, one of the Advisory Council members stated, “You just went toe-to-toe with David Falk for 20 minutes, I think you are prepared for anything now.” Mr. Falk and I proceeded to have a 30-minute conversation after the presentation about basketball. That relationship carried throughout the rest of my time at Syracuse and still stands today.
Four students were part of the inaugural Sport Analytics Class of 2019, each accepting a position in the sports industry right out of college. I was fortunate to be offered a position with Kraft Analytics Group, where I quickly found success because of my SU Sport Analytics degree. I then moved on from the sports industry to work at United Auto Supply as a Business Intelligence Analyst and now as the Chief Operating Officer. My role has grown within the company largely due to my experiences at the University and thanks to Professor Rodney Paul, Professor Michael Veley and Sport Analytics advisor Francesco Riverso. I’m thankful to so many people at the University for preparing me for the opportunities I have today. Go Orange!