Tony Smolenski
About Tony Smolenski
Tony Smolenski serves as the Tech Lead for Data Science Products at Civis Analytics, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in political analytics, having held various roles in campaigns for Biden and Hillary Clinton, as well as positions at organizations like the Democratic National Committee and Everytown for Gun Safety.
Current Role at Civis Analytics
Tony Smolenski serves as the Tech Lead for Data Science Products at Civis Analytics. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and implementation of data science solutions that support various analytics initiatives. His expertise in data analysis and product management contributes to the company's mission of leveraging data to drive decision-making.
Previous Experience in Political Campaigns
Tony Smolenski has extensive experience in political campaign analytics. He worked as the Election Analysis Director for Biden for President in 2020, where he focused on analyzing electoral data for five months. Prior to that, he served as the Lead Voter File Analyst for Hillary for America in 2016 for ten months. His roles involved utilizing data to inform campaign strategies and voter outreach efforts.
Background in Data Analysis
Smolenski has held various positions in data analysis and consulting. He worked as an Analytics Consultant for the Democratic National Committee in 2018 for two months. Additionally, he was a Data Analyst at Everytown for Gun Safety in 2014 for three months. His background in analytics has equipped him with skills to interpret complex data sets and provide actionable insights.
Education and Training
Tony Smolenski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from SUNY New Paltz, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. He also received training at the New Organizing Institute, which further developed his skills in data-driven strategies for political organizing and campaign management.
Experience in Sound Design
Before focusing on data analytics, Tony Smolenski worked as a freelance Broadway Sound Designer from 2000 to 2014 for fourteen years. This experience in the performing arts provided him with a unique perspective on project management and creative problem-solving, which he later applied to his roles in data and analytics.