Saiem Gilani
About Saiem Gilani
Saiem Gilani is a Senior Data Scientist currently at Swish Analytics, with a diverse background in data science and analytics across various organizations, including Deloitte and the Houston Rockets. He holds a Master of Science in Analytics from Georgia Institute of Technology and has contributed to open data initiatives in sports analytics.
Current Role at Swish Analytics
Saiem Gilani serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Swish Analytics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science techniques to enhance sports analytics. His contributions include developing advanced data models and improving data accessibility for sports-related projects.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current role, Saiem Gilani worked at Deloitte as a Senior Data Scientist for eight months in 2021 to 2022. He also held the position of Director of Data Science and Engineering at the Houston Rockets for five months in 2022. His experience encompasses a variety of roles in data science and analytics across different organizations.
Educational Background
Saiem Gilani earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics from Florida State University, completed from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in General Studies from Tallahassee Community College in 2008.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Gilani has made significant contributions to sports data accessibility through his work with the SportsDataverse, where he served as the lead engineer. He developed Node.js and Python modules to enhance data analysis capabilities. Furthermore, he is the author and maintainer of several R packages, including cfbfastR, hoopR, and wehoop, which facilitate access to college football and basketball data.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
Saiem Gilani began his career as a Math Tutor at BRAINFUSE from 2009 to 2012. He also worked as a Mathematics and Economics Tutor at Tallahassee Community College from 2008 to 2009. His early roles involved providing academic support and tutoring in mathematics, laying a foundation for his analytical skills.