About Me

Background
- I’m a highly motivated and versatile statistics student at Brigham Young University, where I am pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics and Data Analytics with Minors in Mathematics and French.
- I have built a strong academic foundation, with coursework in Bayesian Statistics, Tableau, SQL, Linux, and AWS.
- Gaining hands-on experience through my role in the BYU Men’s Basketball Internship, where I work on statistical projects analyzing player performance and scouting.
- Also involved in leadership roles, serving as President of the BYU Statistics Academic Association and as Financial Officer for the BYU Sports Analytics Club.
- Fluent in French and proficient in R and Python, and I combine my analytical skills with strong communication, honed through teaching French and leading volunteer teams during my missionary service in France.
- My adaptability, leadership, and teamwork skills make me an asset in both acade and professional environments.
Education
- Applied Statistics and Data Analytics - Brigham Young University, (Expected Graduation: April 2026)
- Relevant Coursework: Statistics, Data Analysis, Programming, Bayesian Theory, Sports Analytics, etc.
Skills & Interests
Technical Skills
- Programming: R, Python
- Data Analysis: Pandas, NumPy
- Visualization: Matplotlib, Tableau
- Machine Learning: Scikit-learn
- Tools: Jupyter Notebooks, Git/GitHub
Areas of Interest
- I am very interested in Sports Analytics, as well as general industry applications of data analysis.
- I would love to get more experience in business analytics, statistical research, and even the teaching of statistics.
Goals
What I hope to achieve through my data science journey:
- Hoping to obtain a Masters of Statistics, followed by industry work
- I want to eventually link my passion for sports with data analysis in a professional setting
Contact
- Email: walterjvogelmann@gmail.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/waltervogelmann
- LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/wvogelmann
This portfolio showcases my learning progress and projects completed during my data science studies.