About
Who is Isaac Popper?
Isaac Popper
ipopper@tulane.edu • (508) 494-9413 • linkedin.com/in/isaac-popper/ • https://twitter.com/ipopStats
EDUCATION
Tulane University | A. B. Freeman School of Business New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science in Management: Finance; Bachelor of Arts: Jewish Studies May 2024
Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0. Selected to Dean’s List Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2023
- Relevant Coursework: Data Science, Sports Law, Business Analytics, Marketing Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (ICADE): Madrid, Spain Fall 2022
Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania: Moneyball Academy July 2019
- In-depth study of statistics and data analysis in the context of professional sports. Taught by Adi Wyner and Ron Yurko.
EXPERIENCE
Siegel Sports & Entertainment New Orleans, LA
Intern March 2024 – Present
- Aid player recruiting process by collecting and producing player information and statistics, and advise on player selection.
- Build rookie and veteran player profiles with scouting reports, statistics, game film, and awards.
Tulane University Athletics New Orleans, LA
ESPN Broadcast Statistician November 2023 – Present
- Analyze statistics and trends during MBB and WBB games, and communicate them to ESPN broadcasters and producers.
- Research statistics and information before each game and prep on-air talent and producers for all ESPN NBA & CBB games.
The Uptown Update New Orleans, LA
Student Insider and Sports Analytics Contributor August 2023 – Present
- Record weekly analytics segment on Tulane football podcast, tweet weekly stat reports, and host basketball podcasts.
- Attend weekly postgame press conferences, interviewed players, and accompanied breaking news with statistics.
John Hancock Investment Management Boston, MA
Global Retail Sales Operations Intern, Investment Management Internship Program May 2023 – August 2023
Identified 6600 firms to be reallocated by preparing territory transition analysis to drive sales at RIAs and Family Offices.
- Used Excel & Salesforce to develop lead generation and sales reports, and transitioned alternative growth fund reports.
- Ensured the quality and integrity of the Salesforce database by creating duplicate identification algorithm with the tech team.
Substrata Tel Aviv, Israel
Research and Development Intern June 2022 – August 2022
- Created Python program transforming large raw JSON dataset to HTML files to clearly present data with CSS.
- Collaborated with Machine Learning team to prepare data for algorithm hand-testing.
Tulane Hillel New Orleans, LA
Data Management and Reporting Intern May 2021 – Present
- Build and maintain relational database by creating, cleaning, and uploading datasets of varying sizes.
- Design and produce monthly dashboards for board and leadership to track dozens of metrics.
Tulane University New Orleans, LA
Peer Mentor (Gabe Feldman), APO Service Fraternity, Tour Guide, Orientation Leader, 2023 Homecoming Court Fall 2021 – Present
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Tulane Sports Analytics Club, President Fall 2020 – Present
- Organized and led winning team in 2023 ASU NBA Trade Deadline Competition. Presented to a panel of NBA executives.
- Captained section-winning team in 2023 Syracuse Basketball Analytics Competition. Interpreted ML model and statistics.
- Plan meetings, teach analytical methods, present research, recruit speakers, run financing, model Pro Football Focus data.
- Participated as the only undergraduate team in the 2024 Tulane Pro Basketball Negotiation Competition
Boy Scouts of America March 2013 – March 2020
Attained Rank of Eagle Scout
NCAA Final Four (Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation) April 2022
Volunteer at 2022 NCAA Men’s Final Four
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Skills: R & Python intermediate proficiency. Certified in Microsoft Excel 2019. Advanced in Spanish. US Soccer Referee since 2016.
Interests: Running, Traveling, Pickleball, AI, Hiking, Volunteering, Journaling, Tennis, Camp.