Jacob Waggoner
About Jacob Waggoner
Jacob Waggoner is a Business Systems Analyst currently employed at Protective Life and serves as a Football Performance Analytics Assistant at The University of Alabama. He has experience in data analysis and project management, having developed performance dashboards and worked in various internships related to IT and analytics.
Work at Protective Life
Jacob Waggoner has served as a Business Systems Analyst at Protective Life since 2020. In this role, he focuses on analyzing business systems and processes to enhance operational efficiency. His work involves collaborating with various departments to identify areas for improvement and implementing solutions that align with the company's objectives. Waggoner's analytical skills contribute to the development of effective strategies that support the organization's growth.
Current Role at The University of Alabama
Since 2020, Jacob Waggoner has worked as a Football Performance Analytics Assistant at The University of Alabama. In this position, he is responsible for analyzing performance data for the football team. He developed a centralized reporting dashboard using MS PowerBI, which consolidates over 30 data points for more than 125 athletes. This tool aids in performance analysis and decision-making for the coaching staff.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Waggoner earned a Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems and Finance with a minor in Spanish from The University of Alabama, completing his studies from 2018 to 2022. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and financial aspects of business systems. He also attended Stephen T. Badin High School from 2014 to 2018, where he developed essential skills that contributed to his academic and professional journey.
Internship Experience
Waggoner has gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Testing Analyst Intern at Insuresoft from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to software testing processes. Prior to that, he served as an IT Project and Portfolio Management Intern at Fifth Third Bank for two months in 2018, and as a Geographic Information Systems Intern for the City of Hamilton, Ohio, in 2017. These roles provided him with practical insights into project management and data analysis.
Project Leadership and Development
In his current role at The University of Alabama, Jacob Waggoner led a team of three in communicating with the project director and coaching staff to ensure project alignment and success. He translated general requirements into a functional four-screen dashboard solution for performance analysis. Additionally, he maintained and updated the performance dashboard weekly over a 24-week period to reflect practice and game data, demonstrating his commitment to continuous improvement and effective project management.