MY NAME IS
PAOLO ARCIAGA
About Me
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Welcome to my Data Science & Analytics journey! Native of Los Angeles, California, with an early love for basketball and a dedicated follower of NBA statistics, (particularly my favorite players like Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, and Tracy McGrady), my passion for NBA analytics kickstarted my data-driven adventure. ​
Amid the challenges of the 2020 pandemic, I embraced a career shift from sales. Engaging in online courses, I self-taught the fundamentals of data analytics. Committed to formalizing my knowledge, I earned an MBA from Virscend University, in Irvine. As a perpetual learner, I refined and expanded upon these skills, having completed a Data Science & Analytics Certificate from the University of California Berkeley.
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Why Data Science & Analytics
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Over recent years, my journey has cultivated a robust understanding of data science and analytics. Through projects, coursework, and industry exposure, I’ve become proficient in data manipulation and visualization, excelling in extracting actionable insights from diverse datasets.
To me, data science and analytics mirrors the strategic playmaking on the basketball court, where multidisciplinary teams leverage its tools to revolutionize processes through forecasting and optimization. As a data enthusiast, I thrive on ‘wearing multiple hats’ in this dynamic field, which constantly challenges me to be a well-rounded analyst.