The talk will focus on the career path of Justin Detlor, Manager of Sports Analytics at Canadian Tire Bank. Beginning with relevant course work in University, the talk will discuss different roles, skillsets and software used along the path. Review of current Sports Analytics work will be presented with practical examples provided. To conclude the talk, general thoughts on required skills needed in the private sector work environment will be addressed.

Bio: Justin Detlor is manager of Sports Analytics at Canadian Tire Bank. He oversees the development and implementation of new analytical methodologies to assist Own the Podium and Sport organizations in making data-driven decisions. Justin joined Canadian Tire Bank as a Senior Analyst in 2011. Prior to joining Canadian Tire Bank, he spent three years as a biostatistician in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing on the statistics of clinical trial design. Justin began his career in the finance industry, joining compliance and internal auditing with Wells Fargo Financial Canada. Justin holds a Master’s degree in Statistics from University of Guelph.