Keelan Smithers
About Keelan Smithers
Keelan Smithers is a Data Product Manager, Analytics Engineering at the NBA, with a background in professional baseball and a strong focus on leveraging data for strategic decision-making.
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Keelan Smithers currently holds the position of Data Product Manager, Analytics Engineering at the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Current Role at the NBA
Since 2022, Keelan Smithers has been working at the National Basketball Association (NBA) in New York, United States, as a Data Product Manager, Analytics Engineering. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive business strategy and decision-making within the organization.
Past Experience at Headway
Before joining the NBA, Keelan Smithers served as an Analytics Engineer at Headway from 2021 to 2022. Based in New York, New York, he spent one year contributing to analytics engineering projects, enhancing the company's data analytic capabilities.
Experience at Birchbox
Keelan Smithers worked at Birchbox in New York, New York, in multiple roles. He served as Manager and Lead Analyst in Business Intelligence from 2020 to 2021 and also as a Senior Data Analyst for eight months in 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing data analysis efforts and leading business intelligence projects.
Role at Boston Engineering
Prior to Birchbox, Keelan Smithers was a Business Analyst and Data Engineer at Boston Engineering from 2019 to 2020. He worked remotely for eight months, focusing on data engineering and analytics projects that supported business operations.
Professional Baseball Career
Keelan Smithers transitioned from a professional baseball career to roles in analytics engineering. He pitched for the New York Mets in 2019 for eight months and also represented Team Ireland Baseball for one month in 2018. Additionally, he served as an Assistant Coach for Varsity Baseball at Belmont Hill School for one month and worked as a Private Tutor at Summit Educational Group from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Boston Area.
Educational Background at Princeton University
Keelan Smithers studied Economics at Princeton University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. He attended Princeton from 2013 to 2017, developing a strong foundation in economic principles and analytical skills. This educational background supports his current career in analytics engineering.