In our second episode of the Sport Analytics Podcast, host Amrit Vignesh sits down with Maezelle Millan, Senior Data Analyst at the Chicago Bulls. Maezelle takes us through her inspiring journey from collegiate basketball player at Claremont McKenna College to a thriving career in professional sports analytics. She highlights how her background as a point guard shaped her problem-solving mindset, shares the challenges she faced transitioning from a consulting role at Semler Brossy to the fast-paced world of NBA business analytics, and dives deep into her day-to-day workflow with SQL, Tableau, and CRM systems. Throughout the conversation, Maezelle explains how she collaborates with VPs and Directors in corporate partnerships, offering data-driven insights that help shape high-level decision-making. She also reveals her favorite projects—including the development of a new in-house data warehouse—and provides invaluable advice on breaking into the sports analytics field, building a standout portfolio, and sharpening both technical and soft skills. On top of that, Maezelle discusses her involvement in Women in Sports and Events (WISE) and how she’s leveraged leadership lessons from her time as a student athlete to excel in her current role. Whether you’re aiming for a career in the NBA, passionate about data analytics, or simply curious about the intersection of sports and technology, this episode is packed with practical tips, industry insights, and inspiration. Don’t miss it! 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more episodes featuring leaders in sports analytics, career advice, and technical breakdowns! 📧 For inquiries or collaborations, contact Dave Yount at dave@sportanalytics.com. 🎵 Music Credit: Intro and outro music for this episode is “Nomu” by Good Kid.
Topics Covered: Maezelle’s journey from collegiate athlete to Senior Data Analyst at the Chicago Bulls Transitioning from consulting to pro sports analytics Day-to-day responsibilities and collaboration with corporate partners Key tools and technologies (SQL, Tableau, Snowflake, DBT, CRM) Advice for aspiring analysts and portfolio development tips Leadership insights from basketball and involvement with WISE Relevant Hashtags: #SportsAnalytics #NBAAnalytics #ChicagoBulls #BasketballAnalytics #SQL #Tableau #DataVisualization #SportsTech #BusinessAnalytics #CorporatePartnerships #DataWarehouse #WomenInSports #WISE #CareerAdvice #ConsultingToSports #LeadershipSkills #AnalyticsCareers #CRM #SportsMarketing #DataScienceInSports #ProfessionalDevelopment #SportsBusiness
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