Strategic Initiatives Hands-On

DAVID LANG

201-***-**** ************@*****.***

Goal: Leverage strong analytical skills and hands-on experience to lead data-driven decision-making and optimize strategic initiatives. Proactive leader in creating organizational efficiencies through clear and actionable insights that drive profitable growth. Technical Skills: BigQuery, SQL, R, Jira, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint WORK EXPERIENCE

New York Mets Jan 2018 – Oct 2024

Coordinator, Pitching Analytics (Jan 2020 – Oct 2024) Flushing, NY Analyst, Pitching Research and Development (Jan 2019 – Dec 2019) Associate, Baseball Research and Development (Jan 2018 – Dec 2018)

• Developed and presented ad hoc project analysis as requested by the coaching staff through the use of written reports and simplified data visualization

• Transformed complex data sets into clear, visually engaging formats such as charts, graphs, dashboards and plots to share with players and coaching staff

• Created and managed the MySQL database for other departments less proficient in data organization and utilization (e.g. analyzing player fatigue, workload and injury, etc.)

• Analyzed, compiled and formatted individualized written reports on all pitchers, collaboratively with the pitching coach and pitching coordinator

• Presented written reports and recommendations for use in player acquisition and draft decisions

• Monitored in-game pitcher data and advised the pitching coach between innings

• Made pitching adjustments using bullpen observations and real-time data

• Created improvement plans for each pitcher, highlighting and maximizing their strengths, taking individual limitations and conditions into consideration

• Off-season travel to work with pitchers, at their request, on their personal pitching goals

• Optimized each pitcher’s arsenal by reviewing game data and past performances with the pitching coach and players

• Analyzed each opposing team’s strategy to identify in-game optimization opportunities and to enhance performance and tactical decision-making

• Traveled with the team to collaborate most efficiently in other cities, working directly with coaches and players Tampa Bay Rays Feb 2017 – Nov 2017

Intern, Baseball Operations St. Petersburg, FL

• Performed research and analysis on TrackMan (pitch tracking system) data for use in player development and evaluation

• Generated detailed reports to support preparation for upcoming opponents, including analysis of pitch movement, pitcher performance trends, and strategic insights

• Compiled and coordinated the distribution of defensive positioning and pitching strategy documents for Minor League teams

TrackMan Baseball Jan 2016 – Dec 2016

Data Desk Administrator/Baseball Operations and Analytics Stamford, CT

• Developed a proficiency in the use of TrackMan, a digital scouting platform that uses radar technology to track baseballs and provides data on various baseball metrics for the MLB

• Served as the primary point of contact, overseeing and delegating projects, responsibilities, and tasks to a team of 30 data desk interns, ensuring timely completion and efficient workflow

• Participated in TrackMan’s technical support program, serving their network of teams’ stadium radar systems

• Assisted in TrackMan’s data quality assurance program, using proprietary software and ad hoc analysis to vet data EDUCATION

QUEENS COLLEGE Aug 2011 – Sept 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics Flushing, NY

• GPA: 3.94/4.0

• Awards and Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Honors in Mathematics, Phi Beta Kappa, Dean’s List, Golden Key International Honour Society, Queens College Scholars Student, Renee Kroll Zarin Honors Scholar, National Society of Collegiate Scholar, Biology Honors Society

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