Mitchell Laferla
About Mitchell Laferla
Mitchell Laferla is a Senior Data Analyst with extensive experience in data analysis and visualization. He has worked at various organizations, including Headset and PitchBook Data, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Current Role at Headset
Mitchell Laferla currently serves as a Senior Data Analyst at Headset, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in data analysis to support business decisions and enhance operational efficiency. His responsibilities include analyzing complex datasets and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.
Previous Experience at Headset
Prior to his current role, Laferla worked at Headset as a Data Analyst III from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he contributed to various data-driven projects, leveraging his analytical skills to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
Professional Background in Data Analysis
Laferla has a diverse background in data analysis, having worked at several organizations. He was a Data Engineer at Improving from 2021 to 2022 and held multiple roles at PitchBook Data, including Research Associate, Senior Research Associate, and Technical Data Analyst between 2017 and 2019. He also worked as a Data Analyst at Giving Assistant from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Mitchell Laferla earned a Bachelor’s Degree in International Business and Spanish from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he studied from 2012 to 2017. He has developed strong proficiency in data visualization tools, including Tableau, Power BI, and Looker, which he actively uses to create and share data visualizations on Tableau Public.
Interests and Activities
In addition to his professional pursuits, Laferla engages in various outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping, skating, and surfing. He also has a keen interest in Spanish and Latin American literature, as well as emerging technologies like Web3 and startups.